Title :
An optimized wideband quarter-wave patch antenna design
Author :
Sun, S.H. ; Man, K.F. ; Wang, B.-Z. ; Wong, T.P.
fDate :
6/27/1905 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This letter introduces a quarter-wave patch antenna design using a newly developed jumping genes evolutionary paradigm. The impedance bandwidth is improved by the use of a trapeziform patch with a similar U-slot. Both simulated and measured results have confirmed that 80% impedance bandwidth is achievable using this design methodology.
Keywords :
broadband antennas; genetic algorithms; microstrip antennas; jumping genes evolutionary paradigm; optimized wideband quarter-wave patch antenna design; trapeziform patch; Bandwidth; Broadband antennas; Design optimization; Frequency; Impedance; Patch antennas; Physics; Probes; Shape; Sun; Genetic algorithm; impedance bandwidth; jumping genes; trapeziform patch;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/LAWP.2005.862063