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Beam downtilt reconfigurable linear antenna array for 5G/6G macro base stations
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  • Li Chen,
  • Weiyang Liu,
  • Huawei Lin,
  • YUE ZHAO,
  • Lei Ge
Li Chen
Shenzhen University
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Weiyang Liu
Shenzhen University
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Huawei Lin
Shenzhen University
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YUE ZHAO
Shenzhen University
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Lei Ge
Shenzhen University

Corresponding Author:leige@szu.edu.cn

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Abstract

In this letter, a beam downtilt reconfigurable linear antenna array is presented for the demand of the electrical downtilt of 5G/6G macro base station antennas. The antenna is capable of fine-angle beam direction reconfiguration, allowing for improved adaptability in various environmental conditions. A hierarchical network design is employed, which incorporates essential elements such as phase shifter modules, power dividers, and couplers. These fundamental components are used to construct a five-element reconfigurable feeding network for the antenna array. The designed network ensures stable phase shifts and excellent impedance matching performance. By integrating the feeding network with the antenna elements, the system achieves electronic beam tilt adjustment across four states, enabling the linear array to tilt downward within a range of 6 - 12° around 3.5 GHz. This design provides enhanced beam control, making it suitable for next-generation macro base station applications in 5G and 6G networks.
17 Oct 2024Submitted to Electronics Letters
18 Oct 2024Submission Checks Completed
18 Oct 2024Assigned to Editor
18 Oct 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
19 Oct 2024Reviewer(s) Assigned
07 Nov 2024Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
20 Nov 20241st Revision Received
24 Nov 2024Submission Checks Completed
24 Nov 2024Assigned to Editor
24 Nov 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
24 Nov 2024Reviewer(s) Assigned
08 Dec 2024Editorial Decision: Accept