Abstract
This paper presents an optically controlled reconfigurable antenna for millimetre-wave frequency range. Silicon switches are used to control the optical reconfiguration, modifying the frequency response and radiation pattern of the antenna design. Therefore, the system can switch between the lightly licensed 28 GHz and 38 GHz frequency bands, useful for future mobile 5G broadband cellular communication networks. Experimental results with the reconfigurable antenna on 16-QAM and 32-QAM wireless transmission supported by photonic downconversion are successfully reported under 78 dB link budget requirement.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Microwaves, Optoelectronics and Electromagnetic Applications |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | 208-217 |
ISSN | 2179-1074 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2017 |
Event | 1st Latin American Workshop on Optical Fiber Sensors - Porto Alegre, Brazil Duration: 25 Jul 2016 → 29 Jul 2016 Conference number: 1 |
Conference
Conference | 1st Latin American Workshop on Optical Fiber Sensors |
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Number | 1 |
Country/Territory | Brazil |
City | Porto Alegre |
Period | 25/07/2016 → 29/07/2016 |
Keywords
- Hybrid optical-wireless architecture
- Optical reconfiguration
- Reconfigurable antennas
- Slotted waweguide antenna