Development and Simulation of 26 GHz Beamforming Systems and Antenna Array 5G Network Base Stations

Authors

  • Abd Al Menam A. Alazzawi Advanced RF & Microwave Research Group (ARFMRG) Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University Technology Malaysia (UTM), 81310 UTMJB Johor, Malaysia
  • Mohamad Kamal A. Rahim Advanced RF & Microwave Research Group (ARFMRG) Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University Technology Malaysia (UTM), 81310 UTMJB Johor, Malaysia
  • Osman Ayop Advanced RF & Microwave Research Group (ARFMRG) Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University Technology Malaysia (UTM), 81310 UTMJB Johor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13052/2024.ACES.J.390505

Keywords:

CST Studio, Array Antenna, Series feed antenna, Rotman lens, mm-Wave

Abstract

This paper focuses on designing a new structure of beamforming networks with an array antenna to control the beams. The 3×4 array antenna structure connects to the 3×3 Rotman lens beamformers to achieve this goal. The middle time delay line is around 14 mm. The design allows the x-axis to cover +25, 0, −25 degrees. Therefore, this work targets fifth generation (5G) application, which necessitates coverage in all directions by other base stations or users. Computer Simulation Technology (CST) microwave software facilitates the simulation process. The design begins with a single microstrip patch antenna, designed to function as an array antenna resonating at 26 GHz. The half-lambda separation (λ/2) among antennas gives 13.8 dBi gain with S11<−10 dB. The final structure for beamforming networks has a gain of 14 dBi. This work uses the Roger 5880 substrate, which has a dielectric constant of 2.2, a loss tangent of 0.0009, and a thickness of 0.127 mm.

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Author Biographies

Abd Al Menam A. Alazzawi, Advanced RF & Microwave Research Group (ARFMRG) Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University Technology Malaysia (UTM), 81310 UTMJB Johor, Malaysia

Abd Al Menam A. Alazzawi earned his B.Eng. degree in Telecommunications from the University of Diyala, IRAQ, in 2015, followed by an M.Eng. degree in Electronics (Telecommunications) from the University of Technology Melaka Malaysia (UTeM) in 2018. Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Technology Malaysia (UTM) in Johor Bahru city. He is currently conducting research on millimeter waves, base station array antennas, and beamforming circuits.

Mohamad Kamal A. Rahim, Advanced RF & Microwave Research Group (ARFMRG) Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University Technology Malaysia (UTM), 81310 UTMJB Johor, Malaysia

Mohamad Kamal A. Rahim received the B.Eng. degree in electrical and electronic engineering from the University of Strathclyde, UK, in 1987, the M.Eng. degree in science from the University of New South Wales, Australia, in 1992, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Birmingham, UK, in 2003. From 1987 to 1989, he worked as a management trainee with Sime Tyres Mer Gong Alor Star Kedah and as a production supervisor with Sime Shoes, Kulim, Kedah. In 1989, he became an assistant lecturer at the Department of Communication Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University Technology Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. The faculty appointed him as an associate professor. He is currently a professor of RF and antennas at University Technology Malaysia’s Faculty of Electrical Engineering.

Osman Ayop, Advanced RF & Microwave Research Group (ARFMRG) Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University Technology Malaysia (UTM), 81310 UTMJB Johor, Malaysia

Osman Ayop earned his B.Eng. degree in electrical engineering, with a major in telecommunication, his M.Eng. degree in RF & Microwave, and his Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from University Technology Malaysia (UTM) in 2007, 2010, and 2016, respectively. In 2013, he had completed his attachment at Uppsala University, Sweden, under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Vernon Cooray. He is currently a senior lecturer with the Department of Communication Engineering, School of Electrical Engineering, UTM. He is also an active researcher with the Advanced RF and Antenna Research Group (ARFMRG).

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Published

2024-05-31

How to Cite

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A. A. M. A. Alazzawi, M. K. A. Rahim, and O. Ayop, “Development and Simulation of 26 GHz Beamforming Systems and Antenna Array 5G Network Base Stations”, ACES Journal, vol. 39, no. 05, pp. 416–421, May 2024.

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2024: Vol 39 Iss 5

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