Course description

Antennas Analysis & Design is a course that focuses on the principles, analysis, and design of antennas for various applications. It covers fundamental concepts such as radiation patterns, antenna parameters, impedance matching, and polarization. Students will explore different types of antennas, including dipoles, arrays, and microstrip antennas, and learn advanced design techniques for optimizing performance. The course emphasizes practical applications in communication, radar, and satellite systems. Ideal for students and professionals in electronics, telecommunications, and RF engineering.

What will i learn?

• Know and explain the physical concepts of radiation, radiation pattern, near- and far-field regions, reciprocity, directivity and gain, effective aperture, polarization, input impedance, efficiency, Friis transmission equation, and radiation integrals.
• Differentiate and analyze the radiation characteristics of infinitesimal dipole, finite-length dipole, linear elements near conductors, and small circular loops. Evaluate polarization types, radiated fields, radiation resistance, and current distribution.
• Apply Huygens' Principle and design rectangular and circular apertures. Utilize Babinet's principle for radiation from sectoral and pyramidal horns. Create and optimize designs for horn antennas and parabolic antennas.
• Apply concepts of broadband antennas, including log-periodic antennas and frequency-independent antennas. Analyze antennas designed for satellite communication. Develop and simulate circular antennas for Ultra-Wideband (UWB) applications.
• Design microstrip antennas considering basic characteristics, feeding methods, and analysis techniques. Develop and simulate rectangular and circular patch antennas. Create simulations for microstrip antenna arrays