A 6G THz MIMO antenna with high gain and wide bandwidth for high-speed wireless communication

Abstract

This study presents a comprehensive industrial and innovation design and thorough analysis of a terahertz (THz) multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antenna, addressing the increasing demand for high-performance multi-antenna systems in THz communication applications. The primary objective of this research is to develop a compact and efficient MIMO antenna that operates over a wide frequency range and provides high isolation, specifically within the 1–10 THz spectrum. The proposed antenna achieves an impressive total bandwidth of approximately 9 THz, featuring seven distinct resonance frequencies at 1.39 THz, 3.26 THz, 4.72 THz, 5.96 THz, 7.07 THz, 8.194 THz, and 9.426 THz. The design employs a polyimide substrate and a graphene patch. Key performance metrics include a maximum gain of 15 dB, efficiency of 99.8%, and isolation values that range from 28 dB to 63 dB. An resistor inductor capacitor (RLC) equivalent circuit using advanced design system (ADS) software. Additionally, the antenna displays remarkable diversity metrics, with an envelope correlation coefficient (ECC) of 0.000778 and a diversity gain of 9.99961 dB. With compact dimensions of (65×180) µm2 and outstanding performance characteristics, this design is confirmed to be suitable for THz applications, fulfilling the research goal of facilitating efficient and reliable communication in sophisticated multi-antenna systems.