THz Microstrip Antenna for Terabit Wireless Local Area Networks

Authors

  • V. Koushick Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Avadi, Chennai, Tamilnadu https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0946-0487
  • C. Divya Centre for Information Technology & Engineering Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu
  • M. Vinoth Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering K. Ramakrishnan College of Engineering, Samayapuram, Trichy, Tamilnadu
  • E. A. Mohamed Ali Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering JP College of Engineering, Tenkasi
  • M. Sugadev Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13052/2023.ACES.J.380708

Keywords:

Microstrip patch antenna, multilayer technique, terahertz frequency band, THz antenna

Abstract

In order to replace millimetre wave communication for extremely fast terabit wireless local and personal area network connectivity, researchers have been looking into the possibilities of the terahertz band for establishing wireless data communication at terabit rates. The IEEE 802.15 WPAN Terahertz Interest Group (IGTHz) has been created to encourage research in the terahertz bands and set standards for their use, in order to facilitate progress and advancement in this area. The specific objective of this study is to design and analyze a microstrip antenna working at 3.5 THz resonant frequency. The proposed novel antenna includes three layers: a top layer that represents the patch, a second layer that represents the substrate, and a bottom layer that represents the ground plane. It is designed using a 32 nm thin FR-4 substrate with a permittivity of 4.4. Using HFSS simulations, it was found that the proposed antenna has an overall efficiency greater than 85% within the working frequency range of 3.5 THz. Additionally, it exhibited an extremely low reflection coefficient (S11) of -43.61 dB at 3.5 THz, with an efficiency exceeding 80%. This simple and broadband antenna design could have relevance in high-speed data transmission networks.

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V. Koushick, Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Avadi, Chennai, Tamilnadu

V. Koushick received his B.E degree (ECE) from Anna University Tiruchirappalli in 2011. He received his Post graduate Diploma in VLSI design from Annamalai University Chidambaram in 2011. He received his M.E. degree (communication systems) from Anna University Chennai in 2014. He received his Ph.D., degree (communication systems - information technology (interdisciplinary)) in the field of RF & microwave antennas from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, in 2022. From 2011 to 2012 he worked as lecturer and from 2014 to till date he is working as assistant professor in electronics and communication engineering. Currently, he is working as assistant professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Avadi, Chennai. He published 12 papers in international journals, indexed by UGC CARE List, Scopus, Web of Science, and 9 papers in international conferences organized by IEEE. He received best presenter award from University of Perlis, Malaysia, and best paper award from Ramco Institute of Technology, Virudhunagar, Tamilnadu, sponsored by AICTE, New Delhi. He published 4 Indian patents and 1 German patent. He published 3 book chapter articles and submitted 2 book chapters in Taylor and Francis. He serving as member educationist in Sigma CBSE School, Tiruchirappalli. He is a member in IAENG, IRED, BES, HKCBEES, and INSTICC professional bodies. He is an active reviewer in ACES, IEEE conferences, and reputed journals. His research areas include antennas, RF and microwaves, RADAR and VLSI.

C. Divya, Centre for Information Technology & Engineering Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu

C. Divya received her B.E degree from Anna University Chennai in 2008. She received her M.E. degree from Anna University Chennai in 2010. She received her Ph.D., degree from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, in 2014. From 2010 to date she is an assistant professor in Centre for Information Technology and Engineering, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli. She published 14 papers in international journals and 7 papers in international conferences. She published book and chapters in sensor networks and cyber security. She received merit scholarship award from SSN College of Engineering, Chennai. She organized many workshops and seminars funded by UGC. She is an eminent editorial board member and reviewer in various international journals, like RJIOT, JSTEI and IACSIT. She published 2 Indian patents and 1 book chapter. She is an associate member in many professional bodies, like IAENG and UACEE. Her research areas include wireless sensor networks, communication networks, nano devices and low power VLSI.

M. Vinoth, Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering K. Ramakrishnan College of Engineering, Samayapuram, Trichy, Tamilnadu

M. Vinoth received his B.E degree (ECE) from Anna University Tiruchirappalli in 2011. He received his M.E. degree (Communication Systems) from Anna University Chennai in 2015. He received his Ph.D., degree in the field of RF & Microwave Antennas from Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science in 2022. Currently, he is working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at K. Ramakrishnan College of Engineering (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli. He published 10+ papers in International Journals which is indexed by SCIE, Scopus, Web of Science and 10+ papers in international conference organized by IEEE. He received best paper award from Ramco Institute of Technology, Virudhunagar, Tamilnadu sponsored by AICTE, New Delhi. He published 1 German patent. He has 10 Years of Industrial experience and 3 Years of Teaching experience. His research areas include Antennas, RF and Microwaves, MIMO, 5G Bands Networks etc.,

E. A. Mohamed Ali, Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering JP College of Engineering, Tenkasi

E. A. Mohamed nobtained his Bachelor degree in Electrical and Electonics Engineering from the Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (India), Tirunelveli in 2000. He then pursued a Master degree in Applied Electronics in 2001 from Madurai Kamaraj University and a Ph.D. from Anna University, Chennai. Currently, he holds the position of Associate Professor in the Department of ECE at JP College of Engineering, Tenkasi. His research interests include Systme Engineering, Image and Signal Processing, RF and Wireless Communications, and he is a member of the ISTE, IETE and IAENG. He has authored more than 50 research publications in international journals and conferences.

M. Sugadev, Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

M. Sugadev received his Bachelor degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Institution of Engineers (India), Kolkatta in 2005, Master Degree in VLSI Design in 2008 and Ph.D. from Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai. He is working as Associate Professor in Department of ECE, at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai. His areas of research include RF and Wireless Communications. He is a member of Institution of Engineers (India) and IETE. He has more than 50 Research publications in International Journals and Conferences.

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2023-07-31

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V. . Koushick, C. . Divya, . M. . Vinoth, E. A. M. . Ali, and M. . Sugadev, “THz Microstrip Antenna for Terabit Wireless Local Area Networks”, ACES Journal, vol. 38, no. 07, pp. 522–531, Jul. 2023.

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