Frequency-Agile WLAN Notch UWB Antenna for URLLC Applications

This paper introduces a compact dual notched UWB antenna with an independently controllable WLAN notched band integrated with fixed WiMAX band-notch.The proposed antenna utilizes a slot resonator placed in the main radiator of the antenna for fixed WiMAX band notch,while an inverted L-shaped resonator in the partial ground plane for achieving frequency agility within WLAN notched band.The inverted L-shaped resonator is also loaded with fixed and variable capacitors to control and adjust the WLAN notch.The WLAN notched band can be controlled independently with a wide range of tunability without disturbing the WiMAX bandnotch performance.Step by step design approach of the proposed antenna is discussed and the corresponding mathematical analysis of the proposed resonators are provided in both cases.Simulation of the proposed antenna is performed utilizing commercially available 3D-EM simulator,Ansoft High Frequency Structure Simulator(HFSS).The proposed antenna has high selectivity with experimental validation in terms of reflection coefficient,radiation characteristics,antenna gain,and percentage radiation efficiency.The corresponding measured frequency response of the input port corresponds quite well with the calculations and simulations in both cases.The proposed antenna is advantageous and can adjust according to the device requirements and be one of the attractive candidates for overlay cognitive radio UWB applications and URLLC service in 5G tactile internet.The proposed multifunctional antenna can also be used for wireless vital signs monitoring,sensing applications,and microwave imaging techniques.

Multi-Gigabit CO-OFDM System over SMF and MMF Links for 5G URLLC Backhaul Network

The 5G cellular network aims at providing three major services:Massive machine-type communication(mMTC),ultra-reliable low-latency communications(URLLC),and enhanced-mobile-broadband(eMBB).Among these services,the URLLC and eMBB require strict end-to-end latency of 1 ms while maintaining 99.999%reliability,and availability of extremely high data rates for the users,respectively.One of the critical challenges in meeting these requirements is to upgrade the existing optical fiber backhaul network interconnecting the base stations with a multigigabit capacity,low latency and very high reliability system.To address this issue,we have numerically analyzed 100 Gbit/s coherent optical orthogonal frequency division multiplexing(CO-OFDM)transmission performance over 400 km single-mode fiber(SMF)and 100 km of multi-mode fiber(MMF)links.The system is simulated over optically repeated and non-repeated SMF and MMF links.Coherent transmission is used,and the system is analyzed in a linear and non-linear regime.The system performance is quantified by bit error ratio(BER).Spectrally efficient and optimal transmission performance is achieved for 400 km SMF and 100 km MMF link.The results designate thatMMF links can be employed beyond short reach applications by using them in the existing SMF infrastructure for long haul transmission.In particular,the proposed CO-OFDM system can be efficiently employed in 5G backhaul network.The multi-gigabit capacity and lower BER of the proposed system makes it a suitable candidate especially for the eMBB and URLLC requirements for 5G backhaul network.

Quintuple Band Antenna for Wireless Applications with Small Form Factor

A coplanar waveguide-fed quintuple band antenna with a slotted circular-shaped radiator for wireless applications with a high isolation between adjacent bands is presented in this paper.The proposed antenna resonates at multiple frequencies with corresponding center frequencies of 2.35,4.92,5.75,6.52,and 8.46 GHz.The intended functionality is achieved by introducing a circular disc radiator with five slots and a U-shaped slot in the feed.The proposed antenna exhibits coverage of the maximum set of wireless applications,such as satellite communication,worldwide interoperability for microwave access,wireless local area network(WLAN),long-distance radio telecommunications,and X-band/Satcom wireless applications.The simulation and measurement results of the proposed fabricated antenna demonstrate the high isolation between adjacent bands.A stable realized gain with an advantageous radiation pattern is achieved at the operating frequency bands.The proposed simple design,compact structure,and simple feeding technique make this antenna suitable for integration in several wireless communication applications,where the portability of devices is a significant concern.The proposed antenna is anticipated to be an appropriate candidate for WLAN,long-term evolution,and fifth-generation mobile communication because of its multi-operational bands and compact size for handheld devices.

Pulse Generation and Compression Techniques for Microwave Electronics and Ultrafast Systems

Ultrabroadband systems and ultrafast electronics require the generation,transmission,and processing of high-quality ultrashort pulses rang-ing from nanoseconds(ns)to picoseconds(ps),which include well-established and emerging applications of time-domain reflectometry,arbitrary wave-form generation,sampling oscilloscopes,frequency synthesis,through-wall radar imaging,indoor communication,radar surveillance,and medical radar detection.Impulse radar advancements in industrial,scientific,and medical(ISM)domains are,for example,driven by ns-scale-defined ultrawideband(UWB)technologies.Nevertheless,the generation of ultrashort ps-scale pulses is highly desired to achieve unprecedented performances in all these ap-plications and future systems.However,due to the variety and applicability of different pulse generation and compression techniques,the selection of optimum or appropriate pulse generators and compressors is difficult for practitioners and users.To this end,this article aims to provide a comprehen-sive overview of ultrashort ns and ps pulse generation and compression techniques.The proposed and developed pulse generators available in the litera-ture and on the market,which are characterized by their corresponding pros and cons,are also explored.The theoretical analysis of pulse generation us-ing a nonlinear transmission line(NLTL)presented in the literature is briefly explained as well.Additionally,a holistic overview of these pulse genera-tors from the perspective of applications is given to describe their utilization in practical systems.All of these techniques are well summarized and com-pared in terms of fundamental pulse parameters,and research gaps in specified areas are highlighted.A thorough discussion of previous research work on various topologies and techniques is presented,and potential future directions for technical advancement are examined.