(Department of Information and Communication Engineering, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh)(2) Samiul Bashir
(Department of Information and Communication Engineering, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh)(3) Pronab Kumar Paul
(Department of Information and Communication Engineering, University of Rajshahi)(4) Md. Bipul Islam
(Department of Information and Communication Engineering, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh)(5) A.N.M. Shihab Uddin
(Department of Information and Communication Engineering, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh)(6) M. Hasnat Kabir
(Department of Information and Communication Engineering, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh)*corresponding author
AbstractIn wireless sensor networks (WSNs), antennas play a crucial role in enlarging network capacity, prolonging transmission distances, fostering spatial reuse, and minimizing interference. This paper delineates a miniature rectangular patch antenna featuring partial grounding, meticulously engineered for the WLAN (wireless local area network) to promote real-time operations within WSNs. The main goal is to augment the creation and execution of a patch antenna that aligns with the typical size and power constraints of WSN nodes. The antenna is engineered and simulated for a 2.4 GHz WLAN frequency band (2.4 – 2.48 GHz) by leveraging CST Microwave Studio 2024. It is fabricated on a 45 mm × 50 mm FR4 substrate (εr = 4.3, thickness = 1.4 mm, loss tangent = 0.025). The antenna is energized via a 50 Ω microstrip inset-feed line. This antenna demonstrates a substantial bandwidth of 159.729 MHz (2.31963 GHz to 2.479359 GHz), an impressive return loss of – 48.15956 dB, a VSWR (voltage standing wave ratio) of 1.007848, a directivity of 4.7 dBi, a gain of 3.04 dBi, and an efficiency of 68.21%. These performance indicators illustrate the antenna’s effectiveness in enabling short-range communication within WSNs. With its compact design, broad bandwidth, and strong performance metrics, this antenna is an efficient and cost-effective solution suitable for various applications in WSNs, including industrial automation, environmental monitoring, healthcare, and smart city initiatives, ensuring reliable and high-quality wireless communication.
KeywordsRectangular patch antenna, WSNs, Inset feedline, Partial grounding, WLAN band
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DOIhttps://doi.org/10.31763/aet.v3i3.1702 |
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