Title :
Hybrid statistical/electromagnetic optimization and performance capability modeling of an LTCC compact soft/hard surface structure
Author :
DeJean, G. ; Staiculescu, D. ; Martin, L. ; Onyewuchi, U. ; Li, R.L. ; Tentzeris, M.M.
Author_Institution :
Georgia Tech, Atlanta
Abstract :
A compact softhard surface (SHS) structure is designed to improve the radiation pattern of a patch antenna. The compact SHS structure is realized on a low temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC) technology. The structure is first optimized using statistical tools such as DOE (design of experiments), then SPC (statistical process control), and MC (Monte Carlo) simulation to account for the performance capability modeling of the system. The method gives the possibility to predict the system performance based on the variability in the geometrical parameters of the structure without the need to build any test structure.
Keywords :
Monte Carlo methods; antenna radiation patterns; ceramics; design of experiments; electromagnetic wave propagation; microstrip antennas; statistical process control; DOE; Monte Carlo simulation; compact softhard surface structure; design of experiments; hybrid statistical/electromagnetic optimization; low temperature co-fired ceramic technology; patch antenna; radiation pattern; statistical process control; statistical tools; Antenna radiation patterns; Ceramics; Design optimization; Electromagnetic modeling; Electromagnetic radiation; Patch antennas; Process control; Surface structures; Temperature; US Department of Energy;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 2007 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Honolulu, HI
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0877-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0878-8
DOI :
10.1109/APS.2007.4396857
