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Patch to the Future: Fractal Antenna Design for GPS Applications

Patch to the Future: Fractal Antenna Design for GPS Applications

Paperback

Technology & Engineering

ISBN10: 6207998251
ISBN13: 9786207998258
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Published: Aug 21 2024
Pages: 88
Weight: 0.31
Height: 0.21 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book provides an in-depth exploration of designing a rectangular microstrip patch antenna using IE3D simulation procedures. It thoroughly explains the process from simulation to fabrication and testing with a vector network analyzer, showing a strong agreement between measured and simulated results. The book highlights the innovative use of fractal design to achieve a significant frequency reduction of 96.8% (from 2.45 GHz to 1 GHz) without increasing the antenna's physical size, attributed to the increased electrical length from the fractal design. It also examines the impact of adding a wall to the antenna, which reduces the resonant frequency, showcasing the design's adaptability. The detailed discussion confirms that the measured parameters align closely with the design values, demonstrating the effectiveness of the approach. Overall, this book serves as a comprehensive guide to the design, simulation, fabrication, and testing of rectangular microstrip patch antennas, emphasizing the benefits of fractal designs in achieving notable frequency reductions and offering valuable insights for researchers and engineers in antenna design and wireless communications.

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