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High-performance MTM inspired two-port MIMO antenna structure
for 5G/IoT applications

Samia Hamdan1, Ehab K. I. Hamad2, Hesham A. Mohamed3, Sherif A. Khaleel4, *

This study thoroughly investigates a two-port multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antenna system tailored for 5G operation
at 28 GHz. The proposed antenna is patched on a Rogers (RT5880) substrate with a relative permittivity of 2.2 and total size
of 20×12×0.508 mm3. The mutual relationship between the radiating patches is refined using an H-shaped metamaterial
structure to reduce the isolation to –55 dB. A MIMO configuration with attractive features is employed to reduce the envelope
correlation coefficient (ECC) to about 0.00062 and the channel capacity loss (CCL) to about 0.006 bits/sec/Hz, while magnify
the gain to about 9.39 dBi and the diversity gain (DG) to about 9.995. Additionally, it boasts a compact size with stable radiation
pattern. The simulations of the MIMO antenna are executed using CST microwave studio, subsequently validated with
Advanced Design System (ADS) for an equivalent circuit model, then measured using Vector Network Analyzer. Discrepancies
between measured and simulated results were analyzed, with observed variations attributed to cable losses and manufacturing
tolerances. Despite these challenges, a comprehensive comparison with prior research highlights the notable advantages of the
proposed design, positioning it as a compelling solution for 5G applications.
Keywords: antenna, IoT, MIMO, high isolation, 5G, metamaterial

1 Introduction with a wide operational bandwidth and reduced return

losses. Subsequently, a four-port MIMO setup was
Over the past decade, significant strides in wireless
established by incorporating a parasitic element to reduce
communication have led to the emergence of 5G
the mutual interference between the four antenna
technology, driven by the need to accommodate large user
components. In [9], the paper introduced a compact eight-
bases with high-speed data transfer. MIMO antennas offer
element MIMO antenna array with miniaturized loop
multiple-user support, longer range and coverage, better
elements, boasting a low profile and high isolation of
connection dependability, higher data throughput, and
–20 dB between elements without auxiliary isolation
improved spectral efficiency. This integration results in
techniques. In [10], A low-profile two-port MIMO setup
increased network performance, especially in demanding
is proposed for 5G mm-wave applications at 28 GHz.
operating situations, faster and more reliable wireless
Initially, a rectangular slot in the ground plane and
communication, and effective spectrum usage. Reducing
circular cuts at the radiating patch's borders are used to
signal correlation between antenna parts is the main goal
create a single antenna element. This element is then
of MIMO antenna design, necessitating enhanced
modified into a two-element MIMO system with
isolation and reduced mutual coupling for optimized
a decoupling slab between them. This enhances
radiation patterns and interference mitigation. The
bandwidth to 2 GHz and attains a significant gain of
millimeter wave spectrum is being increasingly
8.75 dB at 28.5 GHz, with a high level of isolation reached
recognized as a viable option for the forthcoming 5G
to –64 dB at 28 GHz. Simulated MIMO characteristics,
mobile network. In line with this, the FCC has designated
including diversity gain (DG) and envelope correlation
a frequency range of 25 to 70 GHz specifically for 5G
coefficient (ECC), meet the desired criteria, affirming the
communications [1-5].
antenna's suitability for 5G communications. In [11],
Recently, a dual-band 28/38 GHz MIMO antenna was a novel MIMO antenna with two elements has been
developed by researchers [6, 7]. In [8], A four-port MIMO designed with focus on enhancing isolation character-
antenna, integrating a parasitic element, has been ristics. Through meticulous analysis, a dual-function
presented. Initially designed for 28 GHz applications, the decoupling mechanism was implemented, efficiently
antenna underwent adjustments such as slot etching and controlling, and suppressing the propagation of surface
stub loading to enable dual-band operation at 28/38 GHz waves. This design incorporates an H-shaped for the
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1 Electronics & Comm. Dept., Luxor Higher Institute of Engineering & Technology, Luxor 85834, Egypt
2 Electrical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Aswan University, Aswan 81542, Egypt
3 Microstrip Circuits Department, Electronics Research Institute, Elnozha, Cairo 11843, Egypt
4 Department of Electronics & Communications Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology,

Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT), Aswan 81511, Egypt
* [email protected]

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isolation process using a defective ground structure the findings from the CST microwave studio and the ADS
(DGS). The resulting antenna achieves satisfactory circuit model are in good agreement. The values of the
suppression of coupling, compact planar dimensions, and RLC equivalent circuit model of the antenna are listed in
a low profile. Utilizing only a single substrate layer makes Tab. 1.
the design cost-effective and easily scalable for larger Ws
MIMO configurations. In [12], a compact MIMO antenna
array with high isolation is presented, leveraging
Wp
metamaterial unit cells for enhanced isolation. With a gain
of 10.2 dBi, it significantly reduces mutual coupling by
–35 dB at 28 GHz. Evaluation via correlation and Lp Ls
diversity gain coefficients validates its effectiveness,
supported by experimental measurements demonstrating Wf
over –50 dB isolation at 28 GHz and an envelope Lf
correlation of approximately 0.0001. In [13], a 2-port
MIMO substrate integrated waveguide (SIW) antenna Fig. 1. Schematic diagram of a single element
operating at 28/38 GHz dual bands and boasting a peak patch antenna
gain of more than 5 dBi is shown. [14] explores a four-
element MIMO/array antenna operating at 28/38 GHz in
dual bands, obtaining a simulated peak gain of 9 dBi. Feed Line
Additionally, [15] presents a dual-band 28/38 GHz loop
antenna with six ports, more than –25 dB isolation, and
a simulated peak gain of more than 4.5 dBi.
This research proposes a two-element MIMO antenna C2
for 5G applications that has high isolation performance.
Single Patch
An MTM unit cell is suggested to enhance the isolation
between the patches by –55 dB. The dimensions of
Rogers 5880 substrate were 20×12×0.508 mm3. The rest
of the paper is structured as follows: The suggested
antenna design is described in Section Two with the single
and MIMO configurations, also introducing the MTM
structure for isolation enhancement. Then, the MIMO (a)
antenna parameters such as the envelope correlation
coefficient and diversity gain are introduced in Section
Three. Finally, the conclusions are presented in the last
section.

2 Antenna design and analysis

2.1 Single element antenna design
Firstly, a traditional microstrip patch antenna is de-
signed on a Rogers 5880 substrate with a thickness of
ℎ𝑐 = 0.508 mm, 𝜀𝑟 = 2.2 and loss tangent of 0.0009.
Schematic diagram of the proposed single element is
presented in Fig. 1. As illustrated in Fig. 2, the suggested
antenna is developed to resonate at 28 GHz. Table 1
contains tabulation of the antenna's optimal dimensions.
The single port design is matched to a transmission line of
50 Ω characteristic impedance using an inset feed method (b)
using CST microwave studio. The ADS software is used Fig. 2. (a) Equivalent circuit schematic (ADS) of the
for the validation process. As shown in Figs. 2(a, b), single patch antenna, and (b) the S11 of CST and ADS
simulation
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Table 1. Desired antenna parameters resonance frequency, while the S21 (mutual coupling
parameters) fluctuate according to the degree of
Parameter Value Parameter Value
(mm) coupling. Compared to the other designs that provide
(mm)
–22 dB and –25 dB mutual couplings for side-by-side
Ws 9.4 Ls 10.3
and Orthogonal configurations, respectively, the face-to-
Wp 4.24 Lp 3.83 face antenna configuration has a minimal isolation value
Wf 1.565 Lf 3 of –33 dB over the whole bandwidth.
RLC of Antenna using ADS model
L1 = L4 11.6 pH C1 = C4 1.8 pF
L2 = L5 15.1 pH C2 = C5 5 pF
L3 = L6 20.2 pH C3 = C6 1.9 pH
R1 = R3 50.2 Ω R2= R4 45.2 Ω
L7 3.5 pH C7 0.2 pF d
L8 9.5 pH C8 0.8 pF
L9 103.3 pH C9 1.53 pF

The 3D far-field pattern of the proposed antenna struc-

(a) (b) (c)
ture is illustrated in Fig. 3 with a gain value of 8.43 dBi.
Fig. 4. MIMO configuration (a) side-by-side,
(b) orthogonal, and (c) face-to-face

Fig. 5. S-parameters of the MIMO configurations

Fig. 3. The 3D far field of the proposed

antenna design 2.3 Decoupling MTM structure
The coupling problem between the two radiating
2.2 Two-element MIMO antenna structures
conductors can be avoided by using an MTM resonator
A two-element MIMO configuration has been structure that is constructed by circular and rectangular
created using the suggested single-element antenna unit cells as shown in Fig. 6. This proposed structure is
described in this paper. Figure 4 illustrates the MIMO said to be an MTM unit cell if its relative permittivity
antenna configurations namely, side-by-side, ortho- and/or permeability has a negative value throughout the
gonal, and face-to-face directions. The separated resonance frequency as illustrated in Fig. 7(a). The MTM
distance (d) is responsible for the coupling between the unit cell works as a band stop filter with a strong band
radiating elements. It must be consistent in all the rejection characteristic (S21) between the radiating
configurations. The S-parameters of the proposed patches as indicated in the S-parameters curves that are
configuration are illustrated in Fig. 5. The S-parameters depicted in Fig. 7(b). The equivalent circuit model of the
of the three proposed MIMO configurations listed in MTM structure is carried out using ADS software as
Fig. 5 reveal that S11 parameters are identical at 28 GHz depicted in Fig. 7(c).
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(a) (b)
Fig. 6. (a) MTM structure unit cell, and (b) the pro-
posed MIMO antenna with an MTM unit cell
(a)
The S-parameters of the MTM structure in CST have
good agreement with its values in ADS software with
a good band rejection characteristic throughout the
resonance frequency of 28 GHz. The integration of the
MTM structure enhances the isolation between the
radiating patches and reduces mutual coupling as
depicted in Figs. 8(a, b). This figure revealed that S21 of
the proposed MIMO antenna configuration (isolation
coefficient) is reduced from –30 dB to –55 dB while the
S11 is the same within the entire bandwidth. So, there is
a notable decrease in the net interference between the
two patches. The equivalent circuit model may be used
to validate these findings throughout the ADS software
which gives asymptotic results with the CST simulation.
As shown in Fig. 8(c), the equivalent circuit model has
two input ports with a 50 Ω input impedance that are
divided by an H-shaped MTM RLC resonator. (b)
The fabricated face-to-face MIMO antenna structure
prototype is illustrated in Fig. 9 and the measured
S-parameters are executed using (ZVA 67) network
analyzer. The two components of the MIMO antenna are
identical and symmetrically organized. During the tests,
only one port receives stimulation, and the other port is
terminated with a 50 Ω load. Figure 8 shows the pro-
posed MIMO antenna's simulated and measured
S-parameters. This figure demonstrates a close align-
ment between the measured S-parameters of the antenna
(c)
and those simulated using ADS and CST software,
Fig. 7. The MTM unit cell parameters: (a) relative
although a slight frequency shift is observed due to the
permittivity and permeability, (b) S-parameters of CST
fabrication losses.
and ADS, and (c) the equivalent circuit model RLC
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(a)
Fig. 9. Fabrication of the proposed MIMO antenna
structure

Figure 10 shows the surface current distribution of

the proposed MIMO antenna configuration. This
figure demonstrates that in the absence of the H-shape
MTM structure, there is considerable mutual coupling
between the two radiating patches. Conversely, with
the inclusion of the MTM unit cell, there is a marked
reduction in mutual coupling and current density
between the patches, this outcome ensures the
S-parameters, which produce the same effects.

(b)

Patch 2

Feeding

MTM RLC

Patch 1

(c) (a) (b)

Fig. 8. MIMO antenna parameters (a, b) S-parameters, Fig. 10. The current distribution of the MIMO antenna
and (c) ADS equivalent circuit model with MTM (a) without the MTM, and (b) with the MTM unit cell
resonator
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∗ ∗
The E-plane and H-plane radiation pattern (simu- where 𝑆11 and 𝑆21 are the conjugates of 𝑆11and 𝑆21,
lated and measured) at 28 GHz is shown in Fig. 11 respectively. The acceptable limit of the ECC should be
when the antenna is activated at port 1 and the other lower than 0.5.
port is terminated by a 50 Ω load. The proposed values
of the electric and magnetic fields have a consistent
trend between the simulated and measured results
with a small deviation because of the measurements
setup. Figure 12 also presents the proposed antenna's
3D radiation pattern. This figure illustrated that the
gain of the antenna for the MIMO structure with the
MTM structure's presence increased from 8.43 dBi to
9.39 dBi for the single one.

0 0
30 30 30 30
-10 -10
-20 60 -20 60
60 60
-30 -30

90 90 90 90

120 120 Fig. 12. 3D radiation pattern of the proposed MIMO

120 120
antenna with the presence of an MTM unit cell
150 150
150 150 180
180

ECC is calculated and presented in Fig. 13(a). In this

(a) (b) figure, the value of ECC is calculated in the presence and
Fig. 11. Measured and simulated far-field radiation of absence of the H-shape MT structure. Its value in the
MIMO antenna (a) E-plane, and (b) H-plane: simulated presence of the MTM is 0.00062 while in the absence of
(solid line) – measured (dashed line) the MTM unit cell is 0.0211. The good MIMO antenna
performance is achieved by its low ECC value. ECC of
the MIMO antenna can be used to determine the
3 Studying MIMO antenna parameters diversity gain DG using the following relation [19].
Here, we discuss the MIMO parameters which are
considered very crucial in the MIMO mechanism. The 𝐷𝐺 = 10√1 − (𝐸𝐶𝐶)2 (2)
diversity gain, channel capacity loss and envelope
correlation coefficient are evaluated and discussed [16, In the optimal scenario where ECC=0, an ideal
17]. The envelope correlation coefficient is a metric used diversity gain of 10 dB is anticipated. Consequently,
to assess the correlation between patches within a chosen in practical contexts, achieving a minimal ECC value is
MIMO configuration. Reduced ECC values signify crucial to approach a DG value nearing 10 dB. For our
enhanced MIMO performance. ECC can be derived proposed MIMO configuration illustrated in Fig. 13 (b),
through various methods, one of which involves the diversity gain values are calculated at 9.71 dB and
extraction from S-Parameters, as outlined in the 9.995 dB with and without the inclusion of the MTM
following equation [18]. unit cell, respectively. The channel capacity loss is
The envelope correlation coefficient is expressed as a crucial metric in MIMO antenna systems, quanti-fying
the degradation in channel capacity due to correlations
∗ ∗ between antenna elements. A well-designed MIMO
|𝑆11 𝑆12 + 𝑆21 𝑆22 |2 setup aims to keep the CCL below 0.5 (bits/s/Hz) across
𝐸𝐶𝐶 = ,
(1 − (|𝑆11 |2 + |𝑆21 |2 ))(1 − (|𝑆22 |2 + |𝑆12 |2 )) the operational frequency range.
(1)
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𝑀
2
Equation (3) provides the formal representation for 𝑀𝐸𝐺 = 0.5 (1 − ∑|𝑆𝑖𝑗 | ), (7)
computing CCL, as defined in prior research [20] 𝑗=1

𝐶𝐶𝐿 = − log 2 (𝜑𝑅 ), (3)

where M represents the total number of MIMO patches.
𝑅
𝜌11 𝜌12 The MEG value should be more than −12 dB and less
𝜑 = [𝜌 𝜌22 ], (4)
21 than −3 dB. The value of MEG is within an acceptable
2 range both with and without the MTM unit cell, as
𝜌𝑖𝑖 = (1 − (|𝑆𝑖𝑖 |2 + |𝑆𝑖𝑗 | )), (5) Fig. 14(a) shows. The total active reflection coefficient
(TARC) of the MIMO antenna characterizes its radiation
𝜌𝑖𝑗 = −(𝑆𝑖𝑖∗ 𝑆𝑖𝑗 + 𝑆𝑖𝑗∗ 𝑆𝑗𝑗 ), (6) performance, as described in [18]. It can be computed
using the following relationship and illustrated in Figure
where 𝜑𝑅 represents the receiving antenna's correlation 14(b):
matrix. Figure 13(c) shows a comparison of the CCL
curves with and without the H-shaped metamaterial unit
cell introduced. It has a value of 0.006 and 0.822, |𝑆11 + 𝑆12 𝑒 𝑗𝜃 |2 + |𝑆21 + 𝑆22 𝑒 𝑗𝜃 |2
𝑇𝐴𝑅𝐶 = √ . (8)
respectively. The mean effective gain (MEG) quantifies 2
the average power received by the antenna in a fading
environment relative to the combined power received
from two isotropic antennas. It is calculated using the
following formula [21]:

(a) (b)

(c)
Fig. 13. (a) ECC, (b) DG, and (c) CCL of the MIMO antenna design
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In this section, a comparative evaluation is conducted gain, antenna element, dimensions, and resonance
between the proposed optimized MIMO design and frequency. Furthermore, the parameters of MIMO
previously reported designs for the mm-wave antennas. including CCL, DG, and ECC are compiled in Table 2
The comparison assesses performance metrics such as for comprehensive analysis.

(a) (b)
Fig. 14. (a) MEG and (b) TARC parameters of the MIMO antenna.

Table 2. Parameters of MIMO including CCL, DG, and ECC

Freq. No. of Decoupling Isolation Gain CCL

Ref. Size (mm3) ECC/DG (dB)
(GHz) elements method (dB) (dBi) (bits/sec/Hz)

[21] 28 30 × 15 × 0.25 2 DGS –35.8 5.42 0.005/9.99 < 0.1

[22] 28 30 × 35 × 0.76 4 DGS –17 8.3 0.01/9.96 < 0.4
[23] 28 28.3 × 28.3 × 0.787 4 MTM + DGS –40 11 0.00001/9.999 <0.4
[24] 18/28 13× 6.2 × 0.72 2 DGS –20 5.4 < 0.22/ 9.6 < 0.25
[25] 28/38 26 × 14.5 × 0.508 2 MTM + DGS –39/–38 5.2/5.5 0.0001/9.99 0.05
[26] 28 9.4 × 17 × 0.508 2 MTM and CMA –27 8.31 0.001/10 0.0016
[27] 30/38 27 × 27 × 1.52 4 - –42 8.4 0.001/9.99 0.01
[28] 28/38 80 × 80 × 1.57 4 - –20 12 0.0014/- -
[29] 28 31.89×37.59×0.508 4 DGS –18 5.76 0.004/9.95 0.4
Proposed 28 20 × 12 x 0.508 2 MTM –55 9.39 0.00062/9.995 0.006

4 Conclusion a gain of 9.39 dBi. The overall results of the proposed

MIMO antenna design are achieved by CST microwave
This research paper demonstrated a high performance
studio and the results are verified by the equivalent
two-port MIMO antenna configuration for 5G mm-wave
circuit model using ADS. The fabrication process is
and IoT applications. The proposed MIMO has a very
distinguished and has good agreement with the
compact size of 20×12×0.508 mm3 and it can be easily
simulated ones. The proposed design ensures reliable
fabricated with a resonance frequency of 28 GHz. Incor-
performance. Meeting MIMO performance parameters
porating an H-shaped MTM structure, mutual coupling
such as ECC=0.00062, DG=9.995, and CCL=0.006
between radiating patches is significantly reduced from
within acceptable limits underscores the antenna's
–30 dB to –55 dB. The proposed MIMO antenna,
suitability for 5G mm-wave and cellular devices.
enhanced with an H-shaped MTM structure, achieved
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[28] D.A .Sehrai, M. Abdullah, A. Altaf, SH . Kiani, F. Muhammad, Hesham A. Mohamed received his B.Sc. degree in
M. Tufail, M. Irfan, A. Glowacz, and S. Rahman “A novel high electronics and communication engineering from the
gain wideband MIMO antenna for 5G millimeter wave
applications,” Electronics, vol. 9, no. 6, p. 1031, Jun. 2020, doi: University of Menoufia in 2003 and received his M.Sc.
10.3390/electronics9061031. and Ph.D. degree from Ain Shams University in 2009 and
[29] N. E. H. Nasri, M. E. Ghzaoui, S. Das, T. Islam, W. a. E. Ali, 2014, respectively. He is currently associate researcher at
and M. Fattah, “A novel arc‐shaped four‐port wideband (21.8– Electronics Research Institute (ERI), Giza, Egypt and a
29.1 GHz) MIMO antenna with improved characteristics for
5G NR networks,” International Journal of Communication
member of the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic
Systems, Feb. 2024, doi: 10.1002/dac.5746. Engineers). His research interests on microwave circuit
designs, planar antenna systems, radar absorbing
Samia Hamdan, she received the B.Sc. degree in materials, energy harvesting and wireless power transfer,
electronics & communication engineering from Luxor smart antennas, microstrip antennas, microwave filters,
Higher Institute of Engineering & Technology, Egypt in metamaterials, and MIMO antennas and its applications
2017. She is working now as a teaching/research Assistant in wireless communications. He is a reviewer at the
at Luxor Higher Institute of Engineering & Technology. International Journal as following, IEEE Microwave and
Her current research interests include antenna design, Wireless Components Letters, IEEE ACCESS,
metamaterials, and 5G communications. Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, and
International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications.
Ehab K. I. Hamad received the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees
in electrical engineering from Assiut University, Egypt in Sherif A. Khaleel received the B.E. and MSc degree in
1994 and 1999, respectively and the Ph.D. degree in electronic and communication engineering from Arab
electrical engineering from Magdeburg University, Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime
Germany in 2006. From 1996 to 2001 he was Transport (AASTMT), Egypt in 2012 and 2017. He
a teaching/research assistant with the Aswan Faculty of received his Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from
Engineering, SVU, Egypt. From July 2001 to December Aswan University in the design a graphene microstrip
2006, he was a research assistant with the Chair of patch antenna in the THz band for the 6G communi-
Microwave and Communication Engineering, University cations at the Faculty of Engineering, Aswan University,
Magdeburg. From July 2010 to April 2011, he was with Aswan, Egypt in 2023. Now he works as assistant
the School of Computing and Engineering, University of professor at the College of Engineering and Technology,
Huddersfield, U.K. as a postdoctoral research assistant. Department of Electronics, and Communication,
He is currently full professor for antenna engineering with AASTMT, Aswan- Egypt. His current research interests
the Aswan University, Aswan, Egypt. He works as include antenna design, metamaterials, 6G communi-
external peer reviewer for the National Authority for cations, THz materials. RIS in wireless communications,
Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education Breast cancer detection using microwave imaging, and
(NAQAAE). His current research interests include mm-wave antennas in 5G communications. He is a re-
microstrip antennas, mm-wave antennas, RIS, 5G/6G, viewer of many journals including IEEE Access, Radio
metamaterials. He is a reviewer of many journals engineering, PIERs, The Journal of Electrical Engi-
including IEEE Trans. Antennas and Propagation, IET neering, and Optical and Quantum Electronics.
Microwaves, Antennas, and Propagations, Electronics
Letters, Radioengineering, PIERs, Journal of Electrical
Engineering, Journal of Recent Advances in Electrical & Received 16 March 2024
Electronic Engineering, and Optical Microwave _______________________________
Technology Letters as well as many international
conferences including EuCAP, National Radio Sciences,
and Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference and some others
on Easy Chair and EDAS.