Flexible 6G antenna systems based on innovative lenses combined with array antennas

  1. Algaba-Brazález, Astrid 2
  2. Wang, Hairu 1
  3. Castillo-Tapia, Pilar 1
  4. Manholm, Lars 2
  5. Johansson, Martin 2
  6. Quevedo-Teruel, Oscar 1
  1. 1 KTH Royal Institute of Technology,Division of Electromagnetic Engineering,Stockholm,Sweden
  2. 2 Ericsson Research,Ericsson AB,Gothenburg,Sweden
Konferenzberichte:
17th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP): Florecia, del 26 al 31 de marzo de 2023

Datum der Publikation: 2023

Art: Konferenz-Beitrag

DOI: 10.23919/EUCAP57121.2023.10133680 GOOGLE SCHOLAR

Zusammenfassung

In this article, we propose an innovative concept to realize flexible and cost-effective array antenna systems for next generation communication systems. The idea is to tailor the performance of an antenna array to different use case scenarios by applying a customized dielectric lens placed in front of the array. By combining a lens with an array, we can improve certain performance properties of the antenna system and adapt it for unique site locations and requirements. Moreover, the lens may also act as a radome, providing mechanical protection from environmental conditions. This study consists of exploring the possibilities of using a lens to increase the gain of the antenna in certain directions: scanning range close to broadside (from 0° to 30°), and extreme scanning ranges (from 60° to 80°).

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