Design and Performance Optimization of a Microstrip Patch Antenna Using HFSS for Wireless Communication Applications
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https://doi.org/10.65405/y4e4mr68Keywords:
Microstrip patch antenna, HFSS, wireless communications, antenna design, S11, gain, VSWRAbstract
This study aims to design, simulate, and optimize a microstrip patch antenna model using Ansys HFSS software for wireless communication applications. It also aims to identify obstacles and challenges and propose solutions to overcome them in the design, simulation, and optimization of these models. Through an applied analytical methodology, an antenna was designed to operate at a target frequency of 2.4 GHz, a frequency commonly used in Wi-Fi and ISM applications. Simulation included mathematical modeling, design process calculations, 3D modeling, and parameter optimization. Performance parameters of the proposed model were analyzed, such as return loss ( S11), stop wave ratio (VSWR), gain, radiation pattern, and bandwidth. The results indicate the effectiveness of the proposed model, demonstrating good impedance matching, acceptable gain, and stable radiation characteristics, making it suitable for modern communication systems.Downloads
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