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  • Antenna Theory and Design
  • Electromagnetics
  • Wireless Communication Systems

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  • Mutual coupling in multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) patch antennas degrades system performance.
  • Existing decoupling techniques can be complex or limited in application flexibility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a simple and effective self-decoupling method for MIMO patch antennas.
  • To reduce mutual coupling between antenna elements using a novel shorting pin approach.

Main Methods:

  • A shorting pin is loaded on the patch antenna to alter source inductance and phase.
  • This modification, combined with path effects, creates a coupling null by counteracting electric fields.
  • The technique was validated through the fabrication and measurement of a two-element decoupled antenna.

Main Results:

  • Mutual coupling was reduced from -22 dB to below -40 dB.
  • The effective frequency range for decoupling was observed from 4.809 GHz to 4.984 GHz.
  • The method demonstrated effectiveness for adjacent and non-adjacent elements in linear and planar arrays.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed self-decoupling technique offers a simple, flexible, and highly effective solution for reducing mutual coupling in MIMO patch antennas.
  • This method is adaptable to diverse packaging environments and substrates, making it practical for real-world applications.
  • The significant reduction in mutual coupling enhances the performance and reliability of MIMO antenna systems.