A Conceptual Framework for the Use of Minimum Redundancy Linear Arrays and Flexible Arrays in Future Smartphones
Joint Authors
Patwari, Ashish
Reddy, G. Ramachandra
Source
International Journal of Antennas and Propagation
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-09-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This work applies existing array processing principles to devise a new area of application.
The properties of minimum redundancy linear arrays (MRLAs) and flexible arrays are studied, keeping in mind the possibility of using them in flexible 5G smartphones of the future.
Millimeter frequencies for 5G communications enabled the use of a decent number of array elements, even at the user equipment (UE).
MRLAs possess attractive properties among linear sparse arrays and flexible conformal arrays (flexible arrays) operate satisfactorily even when the surface they are built into changes shape.
To the best of our knowledge, MRLAs were not applied to smartphones previously.
In this work, a 16-element uniform linear array (ULA) and a 7-element MRLA (with the same aperture) are considered for simulations.
Array factors of both the arrays in flat and bent positions have been computed using MATLAB.
The effect of phase compensation and bending radii on the array pattern were verified.
That phase compensation using the projection method (PM) restores the array pattern even for a bent MRLA is a major finding.
Possible array processing modes have been suggested for a 5G smartphone in which the array could be made to operate in any of the four configurations: a flat ULA, a bent ULA, a flat MRLA, and a bent MRLA.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Patwari, Ashish& Reddy, G. Ramachandra. 2018. A Conceptual Framework for the Use of Minimum Redundancy Linear Arrays and Flexible Arrays in Future Smartphones. International Journal of Antennas and Propagation،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1169329
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Patwari, Ashish& Reddy, G. Ramachandra. A Conceptual Framework for the Use of Minimum Redundancy Linear Arrays and Flexible Arrays in Future Smartphones. International Journal of Antennas and Propagation No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1169329
American Medical Association (AMA)
Patwari, Ashish& Reddy, G. Ramachandra. A Conceptual Framework for the Use of Minimum Redundancy Linear Arrays and Flexible Arrays in Future Smartphones. International Journal of Antennas and Propagation. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1169329
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1169329