Title :
Analysis and Design of Rectangular Microstrip Antennas for Educational Purposes
Author :
Tinoco-S, A.F. ; Nascimento, D.C. ; Schildberg, R. ; Lacava, J. C da S
Author_Institution :
Lab. de Antenas e Propagacao, Inst. Tecnol. de Aeronaut., São José dos Campos, Brazil
Abstract :
This paper discusses how the transmission-line model can be used in an introductory course on antennas for the analysis and design of thin rectangular microstrip antennas. As a result of adaptations made to the model, the antenna´s electrical parameters are shown to agree very well with experimental data and with simulations performed using commercial software. This new approach proves suitable for undergraduate courses.
Keywords :
educational courses; electrical engineering education; microstrip antennas; transmission line theory; antenna electrical parameters; commercial software; educational purpose; introductory course; rectangular microstrip antennas; transmission line model; undergraduate course; Design methodology; Educational programs; Engineering education; Microstrip antennas; Transmission lines; Microstrip antennas; electrical engineering education; transmission-line model;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MAP.2011.5773598
