Abstract
The new services available through smart devices require
very high cellular network capacity. The capacity
requirement is expected to increase exponentially with
the forthcoming 5G networks. The only available spectrum
for truly wideband communication (>1 GHz) is at
millimeter wavelengths. The high free space loss can be
overcome by using the directive and beam-steerable
antennas. This paper describes a design and the
measurement results for a lens antenna system for E-band
having 2-D beam-steering capability. Continuous
beam-switching range of about ±4°*±17° is demonstrated
with the lens having the maximum measured directivity of
36.7 dB. Link budget calculation for backhaul application
using the presented lens antenna system is presented and
compared with the measurement results of the implemented
demo system.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2244-2255 |
Journal | IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques |
Volume | 64 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2016 |
MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
Keywords
- beam-steering
- E-band
- 5G
- lens antenna
- millimeter wave (mmW) communications