Title :
Sectorised WiMAX antenna for future vehicular communications systems
Author :
Garcia Zuazola, I.J. ; Batchelor, John C. ; Elmirghani, J.M.H.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron., Univ. of Kent, Canterbury, UK
Abstract :
A narrow band antenna of dimensions 0.54????0.28????0.09?? is presented. The design is suited for use in cellular radio-over-fibre networks. Associated mobile equipment using the international unlicensed WiMAX band (5.470-5.725 GHz) is also described. The antenna is well matched across the band and is suitable for a full-duplex bi-directional system with simultaneous transmission (Tx) and reception (Rx). It can be used with mobile handsets offering WiMAX connections, and in multi-sector configurations for vehicular communication systems.
Keywords :
WiMax; broadband antennas; cellular radio; microwave antennas; mobile antennas; radio reception; radio-over-fibre; WiMAX band; cellular radio-over-fibre network; frequency 5.470 GHz to 5.725 GHz; full-duplex bidirectional system; mobile equipment; mobile handset; narrow band antenna; reception; sectorised WiMAX antenna; simultaneous transmission; vehicular communications system;
Journal_Title :
Microwaves, Antennas & Propagation, IET
DOI :
10.1049/iet-map.2009.0088
