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Microstrip Patch Antenna Design using Keysight PathWave ADS
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Microstrip Patch Antenna Design using Keysight PathWave ADS

Learn how to Design & Analyze Microstrip Patch Antennas using Different Feeds & Substrates using Keysigh ADS RAHAE209-L
Last updated 9/2021
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What you'll learn

  • Microstrip Patch Antenna Design using Keysight ADS
  • Design and Analysis of Microstrip Patch Antenna using Rogers5880 with Keysight ADS
  • Characteristics of Microstrip Patch Antenna, Advantages
  • Different Feed Technique
  • Optimization and Result Analysis of MSA

Course content

12 sections75 lectures7h 31m total length
  • Microstrip patch antenna introduction13:38

    Learn the fundamentals of microstrip patch antennas, including fringing fields, patch and ground plane geometry, substrate dielectric properties, and how patch shapes and dimensions influence radiation and bandwidth.

  • Before We Start0:50

    Meet the instructor and access notes available for download as you begin the microstrip patch antenna design course using Keysight PathWave ADS. Provide feedback to help improve future sessions.

  • Characteristics of Microstrip Patch Antenna, Advantages6:03

    Learn the characteristics of microstrip patch antennas, including resonant frequencies from patch dimensions, fringing fields, input impedance, polarization, bandwidth, and the advantages and drawbacks.

  • Applications of MSA1:56

    Explore microstrip patch antenna applications in satellites, missiles, aircraft, GPS, mobile phones, wireless and biomedical radar, wearable heart-pulse sensors, and remote sensing for cancer detection.

  • Different Feed Technique10:33

    Explore various feeding techniques for microstrip patch antennas—coaxial, microstrip line, electromagnetic (proximity) coupling, aperture coupled, and slot coupling—and learn how each influences input impedance and bandwidth.

  • Design steps of Microstrip Patch Antenna7:05

    Explore the steps to design a microstrip patch antenna, from substrate selection and width calculations to effective permittivity, extension length, and resonant patch length.

  • Microstrip Patch Antenna Design using FR4 Substrate at 3.5GHz9:28

    Explore microstrip patch antenna design on FR4 substrate, calculating width and length for 2.5 GHz to 3.5 GHz, selecting substrates, feed placement, and simulating with Keysight PathWave ADS.

  • Optimization and Result Analysis of MSA6:32

    Optimize a microstrip patch antenna in Keysight PathWave ADS by adjusting the microstrip feed width to improve matching, reduce return loss, and achieve resonance near 2.4–2.5 ghz with 50% efficiency.

  • Gain, Directivity, Efficiency and Power radiated plot4:30

    The lecture demonstrates plotting and interpreting gain, directivity, efficiency, and radiated power for a 2.5 GHz microstrip patch antenna, using linear and scatter views across the 3–4 GHz band.

  • Optimization of the Microstrip Patch Antenna7:35

    Optimize the microstrip patch antenna by adjusting width and delta x, and evaluate gain and efficiency through parametric simulations around 2.5 GHz using PathWave ADS.

  • Optimization of feed length and width3:54

    Optimize the feed length and width of a microstrip patch antenna in PathWave ADS by parametrizing the feed, setting delta x, and creating a reusable model and symbol.

  • Feed optimization continued5:08

    Continuing feed optimization, the lecture shows varying design parameters and simulating nine to twelve gigahertz with 0.1 increments to improve return loss.

  • Feed optimization simulation results2:47

    Demonstrates feed optimization of a microstrip patch antenna in PathWave ADS through parameterized feed length and substrate settings, with frequency-range simulations and line-length calculations.

  • Design of Microstrip Patch Antenna with 3.2mm thick FR4 substrate7:04

    Explore how a 3.2 mm FR4 substrate thickness affects a microstrip patch antenna in Keysight PathWave ADS, altering resonant frequency, patch length, and feed width near 3.5 GHz.

  • Result Analysis4:32

    Analyze microstrip patch antenna results with PathWave ADS, interpret S-parameter markers and resonance around 2.5 GHz and 4.3 GHz, and visualize current distribution, radiation patterns, and efficiency.

  • Result Analysis Continued...6:52

    Analyze the microstrip patch antenna at 2.5 ghz, examining rotation patterns, current density, gain, and efficiency, with parametric analysis to optimize the design in Keysight PathWave ADS.

  • Microstrip Patch Antenna Optimization4:30

    Showcases parametric optimization of a microstrip patch antenna in Keysight PathWave ADS, sweeping bandwidth from 25 to 29 and frequency from 3 to 5 GHz to achieve the desired design.

  • Design of Microstrip Patch Antenna with 4.8mm thick FR4 substrate5:00

    design a microstrip patch antenna on a 4.8 mm FR4 substrate for a 2.5 GHz resonance, calculating patch length about 26.6 mm and width 18.2 mm with a fed line.

  • Simulations result analysis7:45

    Analyze the simulation results of a microstrip patch antenna, evaluating return loss, phase, and current distribution at 2.5 GHz, and assess how substrate thickness affects bandwidth, efficiency, and gain.

  • Comparative analysis of microstrip patch antenna different substrate thickness6:28

    Explore a comparative analysis of substrate thickness on a microstrip patch antenna at 2.5 gigahertz, showing how thickness affects bandwidth, gain, resonance, and efficiency for design optimization.

Requirements

  • Prerequisite for students planning to get RAHAE209-L course which is a complete package of Microstrip Patch antenna design in ADS using different feeds and substrate courses RAHAE101 and RAHAE201 from Rahsoft Antenna Engineering Certificate or equivalent.
  • Antenna Fundamentals
  • Electromagnetics

Description

Hands-On Antenna Design with PathWave Advanced Design System (ADS)

Unlock the world of antenna design with RAHAE 209-L, a practical course dedicated to hands-on antenna design using the powerful PathWave Advanced Design System (ADS). This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to create effective antenna designs and understand critical parameters using ADS software.

Course Highlights:

In RAHAE 209-L, you will delve into the fascinating world of antenna design, focusing on various feed techniques and microstrip patch antennas. Here's what you can expect:

  • Microstrip Patch Antenna: Gain insights into the characteristics, advantages, and applications of microstrip patch antennas. Learn the step-by-step design process and analyze results using ADS.

  • Different Feed Techniques: Explore different feeding methods for patch antennas and conduct a comparative analysis to optimize antenna performance.

  • Substrate Thickness Variation: Understand the impact of substrate thickness on antenna parameters, such as gain, directivity, efficiency, and power radiation.

  • Rogers5880 Substrate: Design and analyze microstrip patch antennas using Rogers5880 substrate, evaluating its effects on antenna performance and gain.

  • Comparative Analysis: Conduct a comprehensive comparative analysis of antenna performance with varying substrate thickness and material.

  • Frequency Range Comparison: Determine the frequency range suitability for both Rogers5880 and FR4 substrates, helping you choose the right substrate for your applications.

Note on Software: Please be aware that PathWave Advanced Design System (ADS) software is not provided with this course. However, you can request a 1-month free trial through Keysight and often extend it by an additional 2 months. If you are a student, consider checking with your school for access to the software.

Join us in RAHAE 209-L and gain hands-on experience in antenna design, optimizing your ability to create efficient and effective antennas for a wide range of applications. Enroll today and take your first steps into the exciting world of antenna engineering!

Who this course is for:

  • Antenna Engineer
  • Undergraduate students working projects in antenna field
  • Post graduate students taking antenna course
  • Research scholars working in the field of RF/Antenna
  • This course is set for professionals working in the area of RF/Antenna field.