Antennas for Wireless Communications

Analysis and design of most popular antennas used in the industry

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What You Will Learn!

Evaluate antenna performance based on acceptable metrics
Design modern antennas for various applications (e.g., for handset mobile devices, SATCOM, etc.)
Analyze antennas to obtain important figures of merit (e.g. directivity, efficiency, power radiated, etc.)
Understand the operation and performance of different types of antennas used in today's communications
Acquire knowledge on antenna measurements and experimental setups
Use of commercial software for the analysis and design of antennas
Design antenna arrays based on desired performance characteristics

Description

This course provides an in-depth analysis of different types of antennas ranging from simple dipoles and monopoles mounted on conducting ground to more complex wire antennas such as loops, Yagi-Uda and helical antennas, to aperture antennas, horns, and microstrip patches. The course starts with the definition and thorough explanation of important performance parameters of antennas (power radiated, directivity, gain, efficiency, etc.) which form the basis for the analysis and performance evaluation of an antenna design. Other topics such as antenna arrays (uniform and nonuniform excitation), software simulation, and measurements are also covered. Most concepts and design procedures are explained through exercises and numerical examples.