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Parameter Tuning of Microstrip Antennas Design using Genetic Algorithm

In recent years, microstrip antennas are suitable for applications in wireless communication systems because they have the characteristics of compact size, light weight, low cost and easy to manufacture. So, they play an important role in the navigation equipment of the rocket, space shutter, personal communication, etc. However, in the design and synthesis of antennas, there are a large number of design variables that affect the antenna performance. In early stages, some researchers did not use any optimization tool in parameter tuning of antennas design. The one utilized most is the ¡§trial and error¡¨ method, which is very time-consuming in order to find a suitable solution to verify the possibilities of the antenna structure. Genetic algorithms have been shown to be effective in the design of broadband microstrip antenna. However, their effectiveness with various degrees depends on the skills of the different genetic algorithms. In this dissertation, we propose a Genetic Algorithm (GA)-based refined method to enhance the effectiveness and to solve the gap-coupled microstrip antenna design problem (largest impedance bandwidth). The refined method with optimization process improves the computing performance comparing with the conventional genetic algorithm. By the refined GA method, bandwidth can be widened up to 3.84 times that of a single excited patch. Furthermore, we present a new design for Ultra Wideband (UWB) antenna. In the new research topic, it is expected that the genetic algorithm can find out a range of feasible (range-based) solutions instead of a few of solutions. As a result, the manufacturing process will have more convenience and practicability. Finally, we propose a new method to overcome the problem of signal interference with the UWB system operations. A band notched characteristic is achieved for the antenna to restrain the interference bandwidth. The disclosed antenna and the circuitry for the antenna system are easily integrated. With the simple structure, the fabrication cost for the antenna is also reduced.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:NSYSU/oai:NSYSU:etd-1020106-170717
Date20 October 2006
CreatorsPan, Chin-Ju
ContributorsJui-Han Lu, Hua-Ming Chen, Wen-Shyong Hsieh, Chin-Hsing Chen, Chung-Nan Lee, Chih-Yu Huang, Wen-Shyang Chen, Wen-Chung Liu
PublisherNSYSU
Source SetsNSYSU Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Archive
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
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Sourcehttp://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-1020106-170717
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