Enhancing Gain for UWB Antennas Using FSS: A Systematic Review

Ahmed Jamal Abdullah Al-Gburi, Imran Mohd Ibrahim, Zahriladha Zakaria, Muhannad Kaml Abdulhameed and Tale Saeidi
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Ahmed Jamal Abdullah Al-Gburi: Department of Electronics and Computer Engineering (FKEKK), Center for Telecommunication Research and Innovation (CeTRI), Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM), Durian Tungal 76100, Malaysia
Imran Mohd Ibrahim: Department of Electronics and Computer Engineering (FKEKK), Center for Telecommunication Research and Innovation (CeTRI), Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM), Durian Tungal 76100, Malaysia
Zahriladha Zakaria: Department of Electronics and Computer Engineering (FKEKK), Center for Telecommunication Research and Innovation (CeTRI), Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM), Durian Tungal 76100, Malaysia
Muhannad Kaml Abdulhameed: Information Technology Department, University of Kerbala, Karbala 56001, Iraq
Tale Saeidi: Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department, Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP), Perak 32610, Malaysia

Mathematics, 2021, vol. 9, issue 24, 1-16

Abstract: This review paper combs through reports that have enhanced antenna gain for ultra-wideband (UWB) frequencies using frequency-selective surface (FSS) techniques. The FSS techniques found across the research landscape were mapped onto a taxonomy in order to determine the most effective method for improving antenna gain. Additionally, this study looked into the motivation behind using FSS as a reflector in UWB frequencies to obtain directional radiation. The FSS suits multiple applications due to its exceptional ability to minimize power loss in undesired transmission areas in the antenna, as well as to hinder the interference that may occur from undesirable and wasted radiation. An efficient way to obtain constant gain over a wide range of frequencies is also elaborated in this paper. Essentially, this paper offers viable prescription to enhance antenna gain for UWB applications. Methods : A comprehensive study was performed using several imminent keywords, such as “high gain using FSS”, “gain enhancement using FSS”, “high gain UWB antennas”, and “gain enhancement of UWB antennas”, in different modifications to retrieve all related articles from three primary engines: Web of Science (WoS), IEEE Xplore, and Science Direct. Results : The 41 papers identified after a comprehensive literature review were classified into two categories. The FSS single- and multi-layer reflectors were reported in 25 and 16 papers, respectively. New direction : An effective method is proposed for FSS miniaturization and for obtaining constant gain over UWB frequencies while maintaining the return loss at −10 dB. Conclusion : The use of FSS is indeed effective and viable for gain enhancement in UWB antennas. This systematic review unravels a vast range of opportunities for researchers to bridge the identified gaps.

Keywords: FSS single-layer reflector; FSS multi-layer reflector; gain enhancement; constant gain; UWB planar antennas; stopband (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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