Antipodal Linear Tapered Slot Antenna Based Radio Link Characterization in Narrow Hallway Environment at 60 GHz

摘要

The performance of wireless communication systems is predominantly dependent on propagation environment and respective radiating antennas. Due to the shorter wavelength at millimeter wave (MmW) frequencies, the propagation loss through the objects in indoor environments is typically very high. To improve the channel capacity and to reduce inter-user interference, a high gain directional antenna is desired at MmW frequencies. Traditional antennas used in MmW devices are not suitable for low-cost commercial devices due to their heavy and bulky configurations. This paper focuses on design and development of a very compact (44.61 x 9.93 x 0.381 mm) high gain antipodal linear tapered slot antenna (ALTSA) utilizing substrate integrated waveguide (SIW) technology at 60 GHz. Received signal strength (RSS), path loss, and capacity are studied for MmW indoor applications utilizing ALTSA with radio frequency (RF) measurement equipment in narrow hallway environment.