A. A. Makaryan1, A. Yu. Ganitsev2, O. V. Terekhin3, E. A. Nefedov4
1–4 Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University) (Moscow, Russia)

1 AlexeyMakaryan@yandex.ru

The development of mobile communication networks requires simultaneous operation of base stations in several frequency bands, including both historically used 2G–4G bands (791–2690 MHz) and new 5G bands: N78 (3,3–3,8 GHz) and N79 (4,4–4,9 GHz). This creates the urgent task of developing new types of antenna systems that combine broadband, multiband, compactness, support for traditional and the ability to provide MIMO modes for new frequency ranges. The purpose of the work is to analyze the evolution of the current state and promising areas of development of broadband and multiband antenna elements and antenna arrays for 5G generation base stations.

As a result of the review, the main directions of antenna technology development have been identified: the growth of data traffic, the introduction of Massive MIMO and beamforming technologies. It has been shown that the answer to the challenges of 5G is the transition to design based on broadband elements (magnetoelectric dipoles, fan-shaped radiators) and the architecture of combined phased antenna arrays. Modern methods of forming multi-frequency antennas have been summarized, including the use of metamaterials, artificial magnetic conductors and frequency-selective structures to suppress interference and ensure isolation between bands. The application of the considered methods will make it possible to create compact, efficient and versatile antenna systems that meet the requirements for the deployment and operation of 5G generation networks.

Makaryan A.A., Ganitsev A.Yu., Terekhin O.V., Nefedov E.A. Evolution of antenna systems in cellular communication systems. Antennas. 2026. № 1. P. 69–81. DOI: https://doi.org/10.18127/j03209601-202601-06 (in Russian)

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