Designing large-scale antenna array using sub-array

Mukit, Naimul and Islam, Md. Rafiqul and Alam, A. H. M. Zahirul and Abdullah, Khaizuran and Abdul Malek, Norun Farihah and Nibir, Rauful and M Adnan, Noor Hidayah and Osman, Eid (2019) Designing large-scale antenna array using sub-array. Bulletin of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, 8 (3). pp. 906-915. ISSN 2302-9285

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Abstract

Antenna array of large scale have been examined for different applications including 5G technology. To get better data rate or a reliable link substantial number of antenna arrays have been utilized to provide high multiplexing gains as well as array gains with high directivity. In this paper a simple but efficient implementation technique of using sub-arrays for the improvement of large-sized uniform arrays. By repeating a small sub-array multiple times large arrays can be designed. This implication of utilizing small array simplifies the design of a larger array which allows the designer to concentrate on the smaller sub-array before assembling larger arrays. So, by investigating the sub arrays the performance and radiation characteristics of large arrays can be anticipated. The array-factor for a planar sub-array of 2x2 (4 elements) is analyzed using Mat-lab software and then a large array is formed by placing the 2x2 sub-array in different configurations in a rectangular arrangements up to 8x8 planar array. And then the results are validated with CST (Computer simulation technology) simulation results. In this way the array-factors, directivities, HPBWs, and side lobes of the constructed large arrays are analyzed and associated with the small sub-array.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	3802/73025
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Large antenna array, Sub-array, Scalability
Subjects:	T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Depositing User:	Prof. Dr. AHM Zahirul Alam
Date Deposited:	04 Jul 2019 12:29
Last Modified:	24 Nov 2019 22:58
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/73025

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