INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN ENGINEERING,
MANAGEMENT & APPLIED SCIENCE (IJLTEMAS)
ISSN 2278-2540 | DOI: 10.51583/IJLTEMAS | Volume XIV, Issue XII, December 2025
Fig. 4. illustrating group delay (in nanoseconds) of the proposed antenna across three frequency ranges: 3.3–
3.6 GHz, 3.6–3.9 GHz, and 3.9–4.2 GHz. The group delay remains low and stable across the band, with values
of approximately 0.62 ns, 0.58 ns, and 0.65 ns respectively, indicating good phase linearity and suitability for
wideband communication applications.
While group delay provides an antenna-level indication of latency performance, its impact becomes more
meaningful when interpreted within a V2X communication context. In practical V2X systems, end-to-end
latency is influenced by antenna characteristics, RF front-end processing, channel conditions, and MAC-layer
scheduling. The low and stable group delay exhibited by the proposed FR1 antenna directly contributes to
reduced signal distortion and faster symbol delivery, thereby minimizing physical-layer delay in V2X links.
When integrated into a V2X transceiver operating under 5G NR side link communication, the proposed
antenna can support stringent latency requirements by ensuring consistent phase linearity and reliable signal
propagation, which are essential for time-critical applications such as collision avoidance and cooperative
driving. The results clearly demonstrate that the proposed FR1 band antenna satisfies the stringent
requirements of low-latency V2X communication. Wide impedance bandwidth ensures robust connectivity,
while high efficiency and stable radiation patterns enhance link reliability in dynamic vehicular environments.
The low group delay variation further confirms the antenna’s suitability for real-time safety-critical
applications.
CONCLUSION
This paper presented an optimized FR1 band antenna design for low-latency V2X communication, addressing
the critical requirements of bandwidth, radiation efficiency, and stable omnidirectional performance in
dynamic vehicular environments. The proposed antenna demonstrated wide impedance bandwidth, high gain,
and excellent radiation efficiency across the targeted FR1 spectrum, with minimal group delay variation,
confirming its suitability for real-time and safety-critical V2X applications. The close agreement between
simulated and measured results validates the effectiveness of the proposed design methodology and its
practical feasibility for vehicular integration. Although the current evaluation focuses on free-space antenna
performance, real vehicular environments may introduce additional effects such as vehicle body mounting,
nearby metallic structures, and dynamic mobility-induced multipath propagation. These factors can influence
impedance matching, radiation patterns, and overall system performance. Nevertheless, the compact size and
omnidirectional radiation characteristics of the proposed antenna make it well-suited for vehicular integration.
Future investigations will include on-vehicle mounting analysis, proximity effect evaluation, and performance
testing under realistic driving conditions to further validate practical applicability. Future work will focus on
extending the design to multi-band and MIMO antenna configurations to support advanced 5G and beyond-5G
V2X services, investigating beam-steering capabilities for improved link reliability, and evaluating antenna
performance under real vehicular conditions, including high mobility, multipath fading, and electromagnetic
interference, to further enhance system robustness and scalability.
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