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Advances in MIMO Antenna Design for 5G: A Comprehensive Review
Tej Raj1, Ranjan Mishra1, Pradeep Kumar2
1Electrical Cluster, SoE, UPES, Dehradun 248007, India.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|July 29, 2023
Summary
Multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antenna design is crucial for 5G and beyond wireless networks. This review covers MIMO antenna approaches, performance parameters, and design considerations for enhanced wireless communication.
Area of Science:
- Wireless Communication Engineering
- Antenna Theory and Design
- 5G and Beyond Technologies
Background:
- Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) technology enhances wireless communication efficiency by using multiple antennas.
- Overcoming traffic capacity limitations in high-speed broadband wireless networks is a key challenge.
- Fifth-generation (5G) mobile communication necessitates advanced antenna solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of MIMO antenna design approaches for 5G and future cellular generations.
- To analyze MIMO performance parameters and compare different MIMO antenna categories.
- To discuss design techniques for improved isolation in MIMO antenna systems.
Main Methods:
- Reviewing existing literature on MIMO antenna design for 5G and beyond.
- Analyzing key performance metrics such as Envelope Correlation Coefficient (ECC), Total Active Reflection Coefficient (TARC), Mean Effective Gain (MEG), and isolation.
- Categorizing and comparing MIMO antenna performance based on bandwidth, frequency, polarization, and reconfigurability.
Main Results:
- MIMO technology offers significant advantages over traditional SISO systems for wireless communication.
- Various MIMO antenna design approaches for 5G bands (NR FR-1 and NR FR-2) are presented.
- High isolation among antenna ports is identified as critical for optimal MIMO system performance.
Conclusions:
- MIMO antenna design is fundamental for achieving the performance goals of 5G and future wireless networks.
- Understanding various design approaches and performance parameters is essential for researchers in this field.
- This review provides valuable insights into MIMO antenna design for next-generation cellular systems.
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