Metamaterial-Based Antenna for Beam Steering in 5G mmWave Bands

Abstract

As 5G networks improve rapidly, antenna systems are now required to operate at high speeds within the ultra-low latency mmWave bands. Still, since these bands face signal loss and poor coverage, it is important to create new antennas to solve these problems and maintain great service. These antennas using metamaterials are promising, as they help enhance beamforming and allow the beam to be steered in many directions. 5G networks need such features mainly because it is crucial for them to send and receive messages without interruption. This paper presents a new antenna design using metamaterials, made to direct beams in the mmWave 5G range from 24 GHz up to 100 GHz. The antenna relies on the structure of metamaterials which provides a smaller and lighter design as well as improved beamforming and shape of the radiation, enhancing the performance and efficiency of 5G. By studying the behavior of these metamaterial-based antennas in detail and observing their performance, it is evident that they are appropriate for 5G systems that must be flexible and offer superb connections.