ITC/USA 2010 Conference Proceedings / The Forty-Sixth Annual International Telemetering Conference and Technical Exhibition / October 25-28, 2010 / Town and Country Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, California / In this article we present a design of an L-band slot loop antenna with a dielectric loaded conductor backed coplanar waveguide (CBCPW) feed. The coplanar slot loop antenna has a transmission line resonator in series. We used full wave electromagnetic simulations with Ansoft's high frequency structure simulator (HFSS) software in the design of the coplanar slot loop antenna. The series transmission line resonator helps to tune the coplanar slot loop antenna and reduce its size. We present here results on return loss and radiations patterns of coplanar slot loop antenna obtained from HFSS simulations.

For the application of 802.11a wireless communication system, this thesis aims to develop a novel suspending antenna with periodic structures to reduce electromagnetic wave from substrate using electrochemical deposition, surface micromachining and bulk micromachining technologies. This research presents two particular structures to increase the bandwidth and the radiation efficient and to reduce the return loss of the antenna, including: (i) the optimum design of periodic structures to restrain electromagnetic wave from substrate and to reduce the return loss of the antenna. To reduce the effective dielectric constant of the silicon substrate and to increase the bandwidth of the antenna, anisotropic etching the backside of the silicon substrate formed regular cavities using bulk-micromachining technology, (ii) to utilize a suspending structure to reduce the power loss through the substrate and to confirm the result using high frequency simulator. The implemented Si-based suspending antenna with periodic structures were characterized by a commercial network analyzer under 1~8 GHz testing frequency range. All the bandwidth and the return loss of the antenna proposed in this thesis are extracted by the commercial simulation software. Based on the measurement results, the center frequency is equal to 4.85 GHz, the return loss is around -35.5 dB and the bandwidth is equal to 42.9% (3.75~5.8 GHz). Eventually, this thesis successfully develops a low-loss and broadband antenna with novel structures using high frequency simulator and MEMS technologies for 802.11a wireless communication system.

In this thesis, we introduce a LHM (Left-Handed Material) with both negative permittivity and permeability. Improvement of gain antenna is achieved by utilizing the characteristics of the LHM which can focus the EM wave. We start with an analysis of electromagnetic characteristic of LHM, especially its negative index of refraction. Structures with only negative permittivity or negative permeability are also analyzed. Then, we design the structure of LHM that can reduce the sensitivity of S11 of an antenna. So that the antenna operating frequency is not changed even in the presence of the LHM. The LHM unit cell structure comes from the idea by combination of two basic SNG (Single Negative) structure. We design a unit cell whose index of refraction is negative and close to zero. Further, we combine LHM and antenna. Simulation and measurement results show that the LHM is effective. The reflection coefficient of antenna does not change much by the combination of proposed LHM. The half power beam¡Ðwidth of antenna become narrower. The antenna gain improvement can be about 3 dB or higher. Finally, the LHM has been miniaturized successfully, resulting in reduction in size by about 50%. Comparing simulation and measurement, we find the LHM is still effective. A dipole antenna is used to verify out design. The antenna gain has been enhanced and the reflection coefficient does not change much.

This thesis provides analytical and forensic tools for data cabling, with particular focus on Ethernet cabling to assist designers and those involved in deployments in analyzing cable performance and the reasons behind the actual performance obtained. The need for higher bandwidth to accommodate increasing demand for multimedia services and data centers network infrastructure led to the formation of IEEE P802.3bq to create standards for 40GBASE-T over twisted pair cables. The 40GBASE-T is expected to offer bandwidth of up to 2000MHz over a maximum channel length of 30m. The research investigated means of predicting key performance parameters in Ethernet cabling standardization using the 40GBASE-T as an example. The performance parameters prediction method provided is equally applicable to ongoing and future high data rate Ethernet cabling standardization such as the 2.5/5GBASE-T and 50/100GBASE-T. Another problem in the Ethernet networking world is the availability of counterfeit and non-standards compliant twisted pair cables in the market. The significant amount of communications cables in the market containing copper clad aluminum cable or other non-standards compliant conductors disguised as Category 6 cables can pose serious problems to companies’ networks, the contractors or the installers. This is in view of the growing demand for internet of things (IOT) services that makes it imperative to have a reliable Ethernet driven communication network to support the required infrastructure. This thesis therefore, provides techniques that can be used to evaluate cables key performance parameters using the Feature Selective Validation method and the Kolmogorov-Smirnov (KS) test. The technique can help engineers avoid subjective judgement and make objective decisions in the selection of cables. The research provided a technique that can be used to reverse engineer impedance profile from the return loss measurement of Ethernet cables using genetic algorithms. The method can be applied in situations where time domain tests are inaccessible or only simple (magnitude) tests in the frequency domain are available and there is the need for impedance profiles of cables to evaluate their performance or physical integrity before or after installation. The method can also be useful where only simple (magnitude) tests are the only historical data available for the cables and facilities for time domain reflectometry measurements are inaccessible. This research also presented a method of evaluating and predicting NEXT in unshielded twisted pair (UTP) using Category 6 cables as an example. The results obtained from the evaluation were used to provide crosstalk parameters for fast NEXT prediction in Category 6 (UTP) cables. The research used the measured NEXT of three Category 6 (UTP) cables from different manufacturers for evaluation and validation. The evaluation and modeling method can thus be useful to engineers investigating NEXT in the design of data communication systems.

The main objective of this research is to design, model and implement several antenna geometries using electromagnetic band gap (EBG) material and a defected ground plane. Several antenna applications are addressed with the aim of improving performance, particularly the mutual coupling between the elements. The EBG structures have the unique capability to prevent or assist the propagation of electromagnetic waves in a specific band of frequencies, and have been incorporated here in antenna structures to improve patterns and reduce mutual coupling in multielement arrays. A neutralization technique and defected ground plane structures have also been investigated as alternative approaches, and may be more practical in real applications. A new Uni-planar Compact EBG (UC-EBG) formed from a compact unit cell was presented, giving a stop band in the 2.4 GHz WLAN range. Dual band forms of the neutralization and defected ground plane techniques have also been developed and measured. The recorded results for all antenna configurations show good improvement in terms of the mutual coupling effect. The MIMO antenna performance with EBG, neutralization and defected ground of several wireless communication applications were analysed and evaluated. The correlation coefficient, total active reflection coefficient (TARC), channel capacity and capacity loss of the array antenna were computed and the results compared to measurements with good agreement. In addition, a computational method combining Genetic Algorithm (GA) with surface meshing code for the analysis of a 2×2 antenna arrays on EBG was developed. Here the impedance matrix resulting from the meshing analysis is manipulated by the GA process in order to find the optimal antenna and EBG operated at 2.4 GHz with the goal of targeting a specific fitness function. Furthermore, an investigation of GA on 2×2 printed slot on DGS was also done.

The thesis is focused on the design of a planar resonant-type antenna, which exploits a proper combination of left- and right-handed properties of transmission lines. This transmission line is called CRLH TL and is based on Sievenpiper mushroom structure. Advantages of the proposed antenna concept are demonstrated by a detailed comparison of its basic properties with the properties of a conventional patch antenna.

This work deals with the study of Yagi-Uda antennas, followed by analysis and design of planar antenna with wired reflector. The first part focused on the analysis of the antenna and parameters. Another part of the continuing investigation of the optimum parameters for a given antenna followed by a design in Wi-Fi 5 GHz band. The antenna is simulated in CST Microwave Studio. The final part devoted the results achieved

The main objective of this research is to design, model and implement several antenna geometries using electromagnetic band gap (EBG) material and a defected ground plane. Several antenna applications are addressed with the aim of improving performance, particularly the mutual coupling between the elements. The EBG structures have the unique capability to prevent or assist the propagation of electromagnetic waves in a specific band of frequencies, and have been incorporated here in antenna structures to improve patterns and reduce mutual coupling in multielement arrays. A neutralization technique and defected ground plane structures have also been investigated as alternative approaches, and may be more practical in real applications. A new Uni-planar Compact EBG (UC-EBG) formed from a compact unit cell was presented, giving a stop band in the 2.4 GHz WLAN range. Dual band forms of the neutralization and defected ground plane techniques have also been developed and measured. The recorded results for all antenna configurations show good improvement in terms of the mutual coupling effect. The MIMO antenna performance with EBG, neutralization and defected ground of several wireless communication applications were analysed and evaluated. The correlation coefficient, total active reflection coefficient (TARC), channel capacity and capacity loss of the array antenna were computed and the results compared to measurements with good agreement. In addition, a computational method combining Genetic Algorithm (GA) with surface meshing code for the analysis of a 2×2 antenna arrays on EBG was developed. Here the impedance matrix resulting from the meshing analysis is manipulated by the GA process in order to find the optimal antenna and EBG operated at 2.4 GHz with the goal of targeting a specific fitness function. Furthermore, an investigation of GA on 2×2 printed slot on DGS was also done. / Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia and Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)

Un développement technologique rapide dans le domaine de télécommunication, qu'il s'agisse de la téléphonie mobile, des réseaux sans fils, de la télévision par satellites, ou des applications radar (civiles ou militaires)...etc. est observé. Cet essor considérable a engendré d'énormes besoins et entraîne une évolution technologique majeure au niveau des antennes. Ces dernières doivent faire face aux différentes exigences, à savoir l'augmentation du gain, l'élargissement de la bande passante… et aux différents problèmes existant, à savoir le coût, l’encombrement…etc. Notre objectif est donc de concevoir des topologies d’antennes simples, à faible encombrement et à gain relativement élevé avec un fonctionnement multibande et/ou ultra large bande. Pour cela nous nous sommes orientés vers des antennes à résonateur diélectrique (ARD) dans les bandes UHF et SHF. Récemment, elles ont fait l’objet de plusieurs recherches et ont acquis un grand intérêt du monde académique et industriel. Les ARDs, par leurs simples et diverses géométries, peuvent être alimentées par différentes usuelles techniques. En outre, leurs tailles peuvent être plus petites que leurs homologues à savoir les antennes imprimées. Une première partie de ce travail s’est concentré sur l’étude des ARDs de forme cylindrique, puis une validation de l’outil de simulation par comparaison avec la mesure. En vue d’une utilisation multistandards, d’un élargissement des bandes de fonctionnement ou d’une modification de la fréquence, une seconde partie a été consacrée à l’étude de nouvelles topologies de résonateurs basées sur un empilement vertical et radial de deux cylindres, une topologie en multicouche et en anneau. Les résultats obtenus trouvent leurs applications dans le GSM900-DSC1800, UMTS, WIFI… / A fast technological development in the telecommunications domain, as mobile telephony, wireless networks, TV over Satellite, Radar Applications (civil or military)…etc, is observed. This considerable growth has led to enormous needs and caused a major technological evolution in antennas. These have to face different needs such as gain improvement, bandwidth enlargement, and different existing problems, such as cost and overcrowding…etc. Though, our goal is to design antenna topologies that are simple, having Low overcrowding and relatively with high gain operating in multiband and/or ultra large. To achieve this we headed to Dielectric Resonator Antennas (DRA) in UHF and SHF bands. Recently they have been the subject of several studies and have gained great interest from both academic and industrial sectors. Due to their diverse and simple geometries, they can be fed with different usual techniques. Furthermore, they can be smaller than patch antennas. The first part of this work has focused on the study of cylindrical DRAs, and then a validation of the simulating tool has been done after comparison with measurement results. For a multi-standard utilization, enlargement antennas’ operating bands, to have bi-band behaviour, get a modification of the resonant frequency and also a reduction of the overcrowding, the second part is dedicated to the study of new resonator topologies based on a vertical and radial stack of two cylinders, and then a multilayer and ring topologies. The obtained results found their applications in GSM900-DCS1800-UMTS-WiFi…

The main goal of the master’s thesis was to familiarize with optical networks dilemma and its measuring during fabrication. The whole thesis is divided into several parts where the first part deals with optic fiber dilemma. It describes its kinds, properties and also suggests a basic principle of optic signal dispersion using these fibers. It describes also optical network FTTx architecture (Fiber To The x). The second part of the thesis focuses on methods of measuring key parameters of optical networks. Is brings out the methods of measuring optical loss and dispersive influences. The last and final part in focused on creating a methodical manual for measuring these networks during its fabrication and verifying measuring methods stated in the theoretical part inside a real network. Measuring was implemented on an optical network of Masaryk University in Brno.