Development of a Microstrip Rectangular Patch Phased Array Antenna for 6 GHz Wi-Fi Applications

Sreeja Mole S. S.*, Sree Sankar J.**
* Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Christu Jyothi Institute of Technology & Science, Janagon, Telangana, India.
** Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Jawaharlal College of Engineering and Technology, Palakkad, Kerala.
Periodicity:July - December'2025

Abstract

This paper presents the design and implementation of a Rectangular Patch Phased Array (RPPA) antenna for 6 GHz Wi-Fi applications. Phased array antennas are widely utilized due to their high gain, reliability, and directivity. The rectangular patch is chosen for its unique characteristics, including low power consumption, high-quality factor, and efficiency in narrow bandwidth applications. A 4x4 rectangular patch phased array configuration is proposed to achieve high directivity, with 16 patch elements connected via conducting strips and fed by a corporate feeding network with 50-ohm impedance matching. The antenna uses FR4 substrate (1.6 mm thickness, permittivity value included) and is designed and simulated in CST Microwave Studio. Results demonstrate a gain of 17.98 dB and a highly directional radiation pattern, making the antenna suitable for 6 GHz Wi-Fi applications. The proposed design is compact, lightweight, and cost-effective, positioning it as a viable solution for 6 GHz Wi-Fi routers.

Keywords

Broadband Circularly Polarized Planar Antenna Array, Return Loss, Radiation Pattern, VSWR, Total Efficiency, Bandwidth.

How to Cite this Article?

Mole, S. S. S., and Sankar, J. S. (2025). Development of a Microstrip Rectangular Patch Phased Array Antenna for 6 GHz Wi-Fi Applications. i-manager’s Journal on Wireless Communication Networks, 14(1), 27-35.

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