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Abstract

This study presents the design of a MIMO (multiple inputs, multiple outputs) antenna for the 5G application. This is an inexpensive, low-profile antenna with a dimension of 9 x 18 x 1 mm³. The highest gain of the antenna in the operating frequency range is 7.79 dBi. This antenna structure provides a minimum isolation of less than -20 dB for the working bandwidth. The antenna's operational bandwidth covers the 26 GHz band mm-wave (millimeter-wave) spectrum, from 26.86 to 31.11 GHz. Its salient features make it appropriate for 5G applications.

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Dr. Hema Raut