Research Article

Design of Low-Complexity Hybrid Precoder and Inkjet-Printed Antenna Array for Massive MIMO Downlink Systems

Table 1

Properties of ink and substrate used for printing.

Ink properties
Viscosity2.3 mPa·sec
Surface tension35 mN/m
Conductivity35,700,000 S/m

“Glossy paper” substrate properties
Relative permittivity4.01
Loss tangent0.07
Dielectric constant2.31
Thickness0.1 mm