Multiple-port beam-switchable base station antennas

Jichao Li*, Chi Yuk Chiu, Ross D. Murch

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) has become a core technology for the new generation of wireless communication since it can increase capacity and therefore bit rates without the need for additional spectrum or transmit power. As a key component in MIMO systems, an effective multiple antennas design in base station is important. In this paper, a development of multiple-port beam-switchable base station antennas for Wi-Fi services is presented. The proposed multiple antennas are sectorized to form antenna sets and each antenna set is able to cover 120 degrees in its azimuth plane. The radiation pattern beams are steerable such that the efficiency of data delivery can be enhanced. Both simulation and experimental results are presented.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2011 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation - Proceedings
Pages585-587
Number of pages3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Event2011 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC/URSI National Radio Science Meeting, APSURSI 2011 - Spokane, WA, United States
Duration: 3 Jul 20118 Jul 2011

Publication series

NameIEEE Antennas and Propagation Society, AP-S International Symposium (Digest)
ISSN (Print)1522-3965

Conference

Conference2011 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC/URSI National Radio Science Meeting, APSURSI 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySpokane, WA
Period3/07/118/07/11

Keywords

  • MIMO system
  • base station antenna
  • beam switchable

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