High gain dual-band couple feed transparent THz antenna for satellite communications

Tale Saeidi, Idris Ismail, Adam R.H. Alhawari, Aduwati Sali, Alyani Ismail

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Abstract

An Indium-doped tin oxide (ITO) based optically transparent aperture coupled rectangular patch antenna is resonated at 0.750 and 1.1 THz and then its performances is analyzed. The aperture couple feed method has been used to feed the antenna. The antenna characteristics such as bandwidth and radiation properties are investigated. The proposed antennas' specifications are investigated and then compared with both gold, copper and conventional aperture coupled rectangular antenna at the desired resonant frequencies (0.75 and 1.1 THz). Then to improve performance of the antenna, the patch is covered by a layer of Carbon Nano Tube (CNT). The proposed transparent antenna have achieved impedance bandwidth of 38% and 19% in the band of 0.75 GHz and 1.1 THz respectively. The proposed antenna has a peak gain of 7.7 and 10.3 dB which is better than conventional rectangular patch antenna gain; besides, the radiation efficiency is more than 85% across the operation frequency band. The design technique was verified through the simulation and the results show its capability to improve overall performance of the THz antennas.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 IEEE Asia-Pacific Conference on Applied Electromagnetics, APACE 2016
EditorsMuhammad Ramlee Kamarudin, Fauziahanim Che Seman, Mohd Khairul Mohd Salleh
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages11-15
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781509010608
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event7th IEEE Asia-Pacific Conference on Applied Electromagnetics, APACE 2016 - Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
Duration: 11 Dec 201613 Dec 2016

Publication series

Name2016 IEEE Asia-Pacific Conference on Applied Electromagnetics, APACE 2016

Conference

Conference7th IEEE Asia-Pacific Conference on Applied Electromagnetics, APACE 2016
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CityLangkawi, Kedah
Period11/12/1613/12/16

Keywords

  • Dual bands
  • Loss
  • Performance
  • Shrunk size
  • Tranparent

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