Jamal Zbitou, Jamal
Hassan 1st University, Settat

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A novel configuration of a microstrip metamaterial reconfigurable bandstop filter Aghanim, Amina; Oulhaj, Otman; Zbitou, Jamal; Oukaira, Aziz; Lakhssassi, Ahmed; Lasri, Rafik
International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering (IJECE) Vol 14, No 4: August 2024
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijece.v14i4.pp4128-4137

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This paper presents the design, simulation, and test measurements of a microstrip bandstop filter operating at 1.5 GHz, incorporating six split ring resonator (SRR) unit cells. The substrate employed is an FR-4 with a thickness of 1.6 mm and tangent losses of 0.025. In the initial phase, the design is conceptualized, simulated using computer simulation technology (CST) studio and advanced design system (ADS) Agilent simulators, and validated through test measurements. Building upon this foundation, the filter is transformed into a reconfigurable variant by integrating four SMV2019 varactor diodes. These varactors are modeled to ensure the reconfigurability of the bandwidth. The integration of varactors introduces dynamic tuning capabilities to the considered bandstop filter.
Design and analysis of a Sub-6 GHz antenna array with high gain for 5G mobile phone applications Bellekhiri, Abderrahim; Chahboun, Noha; Zbitou, Jamal; Oukaira, Aziz; Laaziz, Yassin
International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering (IJECE) Vol 14, No 6: December 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijece.v14i6.pp6401-6410

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In this paper, we designed, analyzed, and simulated a 32-element antenna array for the sub-6 GHz band. Each radiating element is a square patch on a Rogers RT5880 substrate, featuring a relative dielectric permittivity of 2.2, a low-loss tangent of 0.0009, and a thickness of 0.508 mm, measuring 28.1×28.1 mm². Simulations were conducted using two electromagnetic solvers, advanced design system (ADS) and CST Microwave Studio, providing a comprehensive comparison of the results. To achieve a high balance between performance and antenna size, two 4×8 array antenna structures were designed. The simulations demonstrated excellent input impedance matching around 3.5 GHz for both configurations, with high gains of 20.5 dBi for the first and 18 dBi for the second configuration, along with directional radiation patterns. The dimensions were 315×576×0.578 mm³ for the first configuration and 170×961×0.578 mm³ for the second. These performance metrics make the proposed antenna arrays highly suitable for wireless communication technologies operating below 6 GHz, particularly for 5G mobile communications.
An innovative design of a frequency-tunable UHF RFID antenna for identification applications Errachidi, Zakaria; Zbitou, Jamal; Chahboun, Noha; Oulhaj, Otman; Lakhssassi, Ahmed
Bulletin of Electrical Engineering and Informatics Vol 14, No 5: October 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/eei.v14i5.9535

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This paper introduces the design of a new frequency-reconfigurable ultra-high frequency radio frequency identification (UHF RFID) antenna, demonstrating an innovative approach that enables dynamic adjustment of its resonance frequency. The proposed antenna design features a central dipole structure, enhanced by two hexagonal split-ring resonators (H-SRR) at each end. A T-match network is integrated into the center of the dipole, which is essential for achieving impedance matching between the antenna and the Alien Gen2 H4 RFID microchip. The antenna is designed using a Rogers 4350B substrate, a high-performance dielectric material ideal for RFID applications. With dimensions of 68×32.6×1.524 mm3, the compact antenna maintains full UHF band (860 MHz to 930 MHz) coverage compliant with International Telecommunications Union (ITU) RFID standards. This ensures that the antenna can be used in different regions around the world, offering broad compatibility with various RFID systems. The antenna's frequency reconfigurability is achieved through the integration of localized capacitors with variable values, which plays a key role in enabling precise adjustments to the antenna's center frequency across the entire UHF band. Extensive simulation results validate the effectiveness of this reconfigurable design, demonstrating that the antenna can dynamically adjust its frequency while maintaining excellent performance metrics, including impedance matching, radiation efficiency, and bandwidth. This makes the proposed antenna an ideal choice for modern RFID applications.