Unlocking 5G Potential: Exploring a Single-Layer MIMO Antenna for Enhanced Applications

This article presents a hexagonal Multiple Input-Multiple Output (MIMO) antenna designed for 5G at 27.5 GHz in the mm-wave spectrum. With soaring data demands, the 28 GHz mm-wave band is vital for high data rates and minimal air attenuation. The hexagonal MIMO antenna efficiently mitigates interference while maintaining a compact design. Utilizing MIMO technology to its fullest, the antenna delivers substantial enhancements in system performance. It achieves exceptional isolation, surpassing -29dB across the entire operating bandwidth, and boasts an impressive peak gain of 6.06dBi. The proposed antenna has robust performance with 89% of overall efficiency and minimal return loss. Beyond 5G, this antenna holds promise in AI applications, serving as a wireless signal collector for critical feature extraction. Notably, in radar data collection, it aids object identification and tracking, critical in autonomous vehicles, aviation, and defense. This article quantifies the antenna’s advantages, emphasizing its role in advancing 5G and its potential in enhancing AI systems. In summary, the hexagonal MIMO antenna is a high-performing solution poised to revolutionize 5G communication and open new vistas in AI signal processing.