Optimizing Dielectric Rod Antenna Performance with Spoof Surface Plasmon Polariton-Based Feeding Method

This study investigates the use of spoof surface plasmon polaritons (SSPPs) as an effective feeding mechanism for antennas functioning within the extremely high-frequency (EHF) range. A novel method is proposed for feeding a dielectric rod antenna with SSPPs, featuring a simple design made from FR-4...

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Main Authors: Rishitej Chaparala, Shaik Imamvali, Sreenivasulu Tupakula, Mohammad Aljaidi, Shonak Bansal, Krishna Prakash, Ali Fayez Alkoradees
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author Rishitej Chaparala
Shaik Imamvali
Sreenivasulu Tupakula
Mohammad Aljaidi
Shonak Bansal
Krishna Prakash
Ali Fayez Alkoradees
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Shaik Imamvali
Sreenivasulu Tupakula
Mohammad Aljaidi
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description This study investigates the use of spoof surface plasmon polaritons (SSPPs) as an effective feeding mechanism for antennas functioning within the extremely high-frequency (EHF) range. A novel method is proposed for feeding a dielectric rod antenna with SSPPs, featuring a simple design made from FR-4 material with a relative permittivity of 4.3. In contrast to traditional tapered dielectric rod antennas and their feeding configurations, this design shows promise for achieving a gain of up to 16.85 dBi with an antenna length of 7.6 λ<sub>0</sub>. By carefully optimizing the design, impedance matching and directional radiation characteristics were obtained at 7.3 GHz. Simulations were conducted using CST Microwave Studio to validate and evaluate the design’s performance. The enhanced gain, improved impedance bandwidth, and use of cost-effective materials such as FR-4 present a compelling case for adopting this design in future wireless communication technologies. Additionally, the remote sensing properties of the feeder can be utilized for concealed object detection, material characterization, and the analysis of the spectral properties of materials.
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spelling doaj-art-a49e07c86b1047bf9255f0f61b5a49272025-08-20T02:38:36ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202024-11-012423754310.3390/s24237543Optimizing Dielectric Rod Antenna Performance with Spoof Surface Plasmon Polariton-Based Feeding MethodRishitej Chaparala0Shaik Imamvali1Sreenivasulu Tupakula2Mohammad Aljaidi3Shonak Bansal4Krishna Prakash5Ali Fayez Alkoradees6Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, SRM University-AP, Guntur 522240, IndiaDepartment of Electronics and Communication Engineering, SRM University-AP, Guntur 522240, IndiaDepartment of Electronics and Communication Engineering, SRM University-AP, Guntur 522240, IndiaDepartment of Computer Science, Faculty of Information Technology, Zarqa University, Zarqa 13110, JordanDepartment of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali 140413, IndiaDepartment of Electronics and Communication Engineering, NRI Institute of Technology, Eluru 521212, IndiaUnit of Scientific Research, Applied College, Qassim University, Buraydah 51425, Saudi ArabiaThis study investigates the use of spoof surface plasmon polaritons (SSPPs) as an effective feeding mechanism for antennas functioning within the extremely high-frequency (EHF) range. A novel method is proposed for feeding a dielectric rod antenna with SSPPs, featuring a simple design made from FR-4 material with a relative permittivity of 4.3. In contrast to traditional tapered dielectric rod antennas and their feeding configurations, this design shows promise for achieving a gain of up to 16.85 dBi with an antenna length of 7.6 λ<sub>0</sub>. By carefully optimizing the design, impedance matching and directional radiation characteristics were obtained at 7.3 GHz. Simulations were conducted using CST Microwave Studio to validate and evaluate the design’s performance. The enhanced gain, improved impedance bandwidth, and use of cost-effective materials such as FR-4 present a compelling case for adopting this design in future wireless communication technologies. Additionally, the remote sensing properties of the feeder can be utilized for concealed object detection, material characterization, and the analysis of the spectral properties of materials.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/24/23/7543dielectric rod antennafeeding elementimpedance matchingmetamaterialplasmonspoof surface plasmon polaritons (SSPPs)
spellingShingle Rishitej Chaparala
Shaik Imamvali
Sreenivasulu Tupakula
Mohammad Aljaidi
Shonak Bansal
Krishna Prakash
Ali Fayez Alkoradees
Optimizing Dielectric Rod Antenna Performance with Spoof Surface Plasmon Polariton-Based Feeding Method
Sensors
dielectric rod antenna
feeding element
impedance matching
metamaterial
plasmon
spoof surface plasmon polaritons (SSPPs)
title Optimizing Dielectric Rod Antenna Performance with Spoof Surface Plasmon Polariton-Based Feeding Method
title_full Optimizing Dielectric Rod Antenna Performance with Spoof Surface Plasmon Polariton-Based Feeding Method
title_fullStr Optimizing Dielectric Rod Antenna Performance with Spoof Surface Plasmon Polariton-Based Feeding Method
title_full_unstemmed Optimizing Dielectric Rod Antenna Performance with Spoof Surface Plasmon Polariton-Based Feeding Method
title_short Optimizing Dielectric Rod Antenna Performance with Spoof Surface Plasmon Polariton-Based Feeding Method
title_sort optimizing dielectric rod antenna performance with spoof surface plasmon polariton based feeding method
topic dielectric rod antenna
feeding element
impedance matching
metamaterial
plasmon
spoof surface plasmon polaritons (SSPPs)
url https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/24/23/7543
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