Dual Polarized Patch Antenna Array with Capacitive Proximity Sensor for Hand Grip Detection in 5G mmWave Mobile Devices

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Abstract

We propose a novel dual polarized patch antenna array with a capacitive proximity sensor function for detecting the user's hand on 5G millimeter-wave mobile devices. The proposed antenna array consists of eight proximity-coupled-fed patch elements that generate dual polarized waves. Each element is composed of one radiating patch, two orthogonal proximity-coupled feeds, and a ground plane. The patch also serves as a proximity sensor by using the capacitance change of the patch that occurs when the user's hand approaches the patch. The proposed antenna array is designed to operate in the 5G n257 band (26.5 to 29.5 GHz). The simulation results show a stable gain of 13.6-14.0 dBi in the 5G n257 band and a cross-polarization of below -23 dB at 28 GHz. It is also shown that each array element can act as a capacitive proximity sensor that exhibits a 100 fF capacitance change upon hand proximity.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication20th SBMO/IEEE MTT-S International Microwave and Optoelectronics Conference, IMOC 2023
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages88-90
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9798350320671
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Event20th SBMO/IEEE MTT-S International Microwave and Optoelectronics Conference, IMOC 2023 - Castelldefels, Spain
Duration: 2023.11.52023.11.9

Publication series

Name20th SBMO/IEEE MTT-S International Microwave and Optoelectronics Conference, IMOC 2023

Conference

Conference20th SBMO/IEEE MTT-S International Microwave and Optoelectronics Conference, IMOC 2023
Country/TerritorySpain
CityCastelldefels
Period23.11.523.11.9

Keywords

  • Antenna array
  • capacitive proximity sensor
  • dual polarization
  • hand grip detection
  • millimeter wave

Quacquarelli Symonds(QS) Subject Topics

  • Materials Science
  • Computer Science & Information Systems
  • Engineering - Electrical & Electronic
  • Engineering - Petroleum
  • Data Science
  • Physics & Astronomy

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