Design and Analysis of a Dual-Band Quad-Ridge Horn Antenna Using 3D Printing and PLA for Wireless Communication Enhancement Performance

Citation

Othman, Mohd Azlishah and Adnan, Nur Saqirah and Misran, Mohammad Harris and Meor Said, Maizatul Alice and Jaafar, Abd Shukur and Abd Manap, Redzuan and Suhaimi, Shadia and Hassan, Nurmala Irdawaty (2023) Design and Analysis of a Dual-Band Quad-Ridge Horn Antenna Using 3D Printing and PLA for Wireless Communication Enhancement Performance. In: International Conference on Emerging Trends and Technologies on Intelligent Systems, 23-24 Feb 2023, Noida, India.

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Abstract

In this study, we used 3D printing technology to develop and create a quad-ridged horn antenna for use in GSM mid-band and 5G networks. This antenna can function on two different frequencies, 1.8 and 3.5 GHz. Polylactic acid (PLA), a thermoplastic polymer recognised for its outstanding strength and adaptability for 3D printing, was used to create the prototype. The effect of various dimension adjustments on the antenna's performance was studied through a series of parametric experiments. Ridge heights of 3, 4, and 6.25 mm were thoroughly tested. The investigation found that the antenna had a reflection of −16.89 dB at 1.8 GHz and −28.60 dB at 3.5 GHz, proving that it could function at both frequencies with great efficiency. This study proves that 3D printing may be used to create functional prototypes of antennas for use in GSM mid-band and 5G networks. As an added bonus, it stresses the significance of parametric studies in antenna design for peak efficiency.

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Uncontrolled Keywords: Quad-ridge Horn antennas 3D printed antenna Global system for mobile communications Mid-band 5G
Subjects: T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering > TK5101-6720 Telecommunication. Including telegraphy, telephone, radio, radar, television
Divisions: Faculty of Business (FOB)
Depositing User: Ms Nurul Iqtiani Ahmad
Date Deposited: 31 Oct 2023 06:49
Last Modified: 31 Oct 2023 06:49
URII: http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/id/eprint/11781

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