MTM- and SIW-Inspired Bowtie Antenna Loaded with AMC for 5G mm-Wave Applications

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Configuration of the proposed bowtie antenna structure: (a) top view of the simulated layout based on the metamaterial properties and SIW concepts; (b) ground plane without AMC; (c) ground plane loaded with AMC; (d) schematic view to show all structural components designed on the top and bottom sides; (e) fabricated prototype (top view); (f) fabricated prototype without AMC load (back view); (g) fabricated prototype loaded with AMC (back view); (h) equivalent circuit model.

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