Improved Microstrip Patch Antenna Design for X Band Communication at 10 GHz

EasyChair Preprint 11414

Abstract

In response to the growing demand for reliable communication systems, particularly in the X-band frequency range, this project aims to design a microstrip patch antenna operating at 10 GHz. The X-band, known for its use in various applications such as radar systems and satellite communication, presents a critical need for antennas that can perform optimally within this frequency spectrum. Microstrip patch antennas are widely used due to their compact size, low profile, and ease of integration. However, achieving efficient performance in the X-band requires a tailored design approach. This project addresses this need by employing the CST Microwave program to create and optimize a microstrip patch antenna specifically for X-band applications, The paper commences by explaining the antenna's working principle, highlighting key considerations such as the chosen dielectric layer and the operational frequency. Detailed schematic representations of the antenna, viewed from both top and side perspectives, are provided to offer comprehensive insights into the design configuration. These graphs serve to evaluate the antenna's performance in terms of return loss and impedance matching. Furthermore, radiation patterns for both the E-plane and H-plane are meticulously illustrated at the specified operating frequency, providing valuable information about the antenna's directional characteristics. To provide a comprehensive perspective on how well the antenna performs, we present a three-dimensional (3-D) plot illustrating the antenna gain specifically at its operating frequency. The results from simulations confirm the successful functionality of the proposed antenna design, underscoring its effectiveness in satisfying the requirements of X-band communication systems. This emphasizes the practical viability and success of the designed antenna in meeting the unique demands of communication within the X-band frequency range.

Keyphrases: Attenuation, Beamwidth, Directivity, Gain, Microstrip, patch antenna, substrate, transmission line

@booklet{EasyChair:11414,
  author    = {Sourabh Singhroha and Naman Gaur and Chaitanya Sharma and Nilanjan Mukherjee and Bimal Raj Dutta and Ashutosh Tripathi},
  title     = {Improved Microstrip Patch Antenna Design for X  Band Communication at 10 GHz},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 11414},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2023}}