Authors:	O. Caytan, I. L. de Paula, L. Bogaert, J. Van Kerrebrouck, A. Moerman, M. Muneeb, G. Torfs, J. Bauwelinck, P. Demeester, G. Roelkens, S. Lemey, H. Rogier
Title:	Co-Design Strategies for AFSIW-Based Remote Antenna Units for RFoF
Format:	International Conference Proceedings
Publication date:	3/2023
Journal/Conference/Book:	European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP
Location:	Florence, Italy
DOI:	10.23919/EuCAP57121.2023.10133123
Citations:	3 (Dimensions.ai - last update: 21/12/2025) Look up on Google Scholar
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Abstract

This contribution discusses several recently proposed remote antenna units (RAUs) based on air-filled substrate-integrated-waveguide technology, specifically focusing on the co-design between antenna elements and optoelectronic transducers. These include two passive sub-6 GHz transmit RAUs and one active mmWave transmit RAU. It is concluded that the RAU's performance benefits from a thorough co-design, aiming for a conjugate-match between both components, when compared to a diakoptic design procedure, optimizing both components separately. Specifically, this approach resulted in a significant miniaturization of the sub-6 GHz RAU, while in case of the mmWave RAU, the efficiency was improved.