Integration of SSPP Antenna and Vivaldi Arrays for 5G Sub-6 GHz and Millimeter-Wave Applications
An integrated antenna system covering 5G Sub-6 GHz and millimeter-wave bands is proposed, combining a spoof surface plasmon polariton (SSPP) antenna and two Vivaldi arrays. The integrated design comprises three radiators: an SSPP array, a linear tapered slot (LTS), and Vivaldi arrays. The SSPP antenna (excited by port 1) operates in the Sub-6 GHz band (SUB: 4 GHz to 4.9 GHz and 5.3 GHz to 6 GHz) through its SSPP array, while the LTS covers millimeter-wave band 1 (MMW-1: 23 GHz to 25.8 GHz). Dual Vivaldi arrays, symmetrically distributed on both sides of the antenna and excited by ports 2 and 3, operate in millimeter-wave band 2 (MMW-2: 18 GHz to 25.8 GHz). Measured results demonstrate average realized gains of 11 dBi (SUB), 13 dBi (MMW-1), and 14 dBi (MMW-2). This design shows potential for 5G communication and radar systems.
Authors
- Houyuan Cheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7685-8925)
- Yang Fu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7682-583X)
- Xintong Shi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8784-1536)
- X. Zhou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9485-9477)
- Jiong Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1454-7627)
- Helin Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1107-9557)
- Shangru Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4805-824X)
Institutions
- National University of Defense Technology (CN)
- Central China Normal University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1109/lawp.2025.3556108
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Telecommunications and Broadcasting Technologies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.54