Compact dual-band microstrip patch array antenna for MIMO 4G communication systems

Abstract

In this paper, a compact dual-band microstrip patch array antenna for both the MIMO 4G LTE and the WLAN systems is developed. Design simulation and optimization processes are carried out with the aid of the Advanced Design System (ADS) electromagnetic simulator that uses the full-wave Method of Moment (MoM) numerical technique. The losses that are caused by both the substrate and metallization are taken into account during the simulation process. Array compactness was our target during the design process to integrate the array with the new mobile communication equipments.