Highly Transparent and Efficient Flexible Antenna for Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Applications

Eralp M. E., Aydin Çivi H. Ö., Baktur R.

18th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP), Glasgow, England, 17 - 22 March 2024, (Full Text) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Doi Number: 10.23919/eucap60739.2024.10501192
  • City: Glasgow
  • Country: England
  • Keywords: indium tin oxide, silver nanowires, transparent antennas, vehicle-to-everything
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This paper presents a single-sided planar transparent monopole antenna for vehicle-to-everything application. The fundamental limiting factor for the antenna's efficiency is studied, and a simple yet effective antenna topology as well as methods to improve antenna's efficiency are presented. Low-cost fabrication methods are proposed and the antenna prototypes are projected to have optical transparency as high as 90% and efficiency higher than reported prior art.