Course description

Antennas Analysis & Design focuses on the principles, modeling, and development of antennas for various communication systems. It covers radiation patterns, impedance matching, and optimization techniques for efficiency. The course includes analysis of different antenna types, including dipole, microstrip, and phased arrays. Practical applications range from wireless communication to radar and satellite systems.

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