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Abstract

In this paper, a single band two element MIMO antenna for future 5G wireless applications at 5 GHz is presented. The antenna consists of T over T shaped meander micro strip lines printed on the front side and defected ground structure on the back side of an RT Rogers 5880 substrate, which are able to excite a resonance mode. The antenna operates at 4900 to 5060 MHz (|S₁₁| < -10 dB) covering the 5G NR band n79. The antennas are to be placed symmetrically along the edges at the corners of the Smartphone panel. The isolation in the case of two elements MIMO antenna is enhanced by an I-shaped ground slot. The mutual coupling reduction is facilitated by 10 mm neutralization line (NL) at both hands. The prototype is fabricated to validate the proposed model. The measured results show good accordance with simulated results. The main performance results wherever possible of the proposed design are calculated, compared and analyzed with the measured results.

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Dr. Issmat Shah Masoodi

Dr. Insha Ishteyaq

Dr. Khalid Muzaffar