Design Analysis of An Electromagnetic Band Gap Microstrip Antenna
- 1 Department of Electical, Electronic and Systems Engineering, Malaysia
- 2 Institute of Space Science (ANGKASA), Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor D E, Malaysia
Abstract
Problem statement: Wideband compact antenna is highly demandable due to the dynamic development in the wireless technology. Approach: A simple, compact EBG microstrip antenna is proposed in this study that covers a wideband of 250 GHz and the design is conformal with the 2.45 GHz ISM band (WLAN, IEEE 802.11b and g)/Bluetooth/RFID applications. Results: A 6×6 array of square unit cell formed the EBG structure which is incorporated with the radiating patch to enhance the antenna performances. This design achieved an impedance bandwidth of 10.14% (2.34-2.59 GHz) at -10 dB return loss and VSWR ≤ 2. Simulated radiation pattern is almost omnideirectional. Conclusion/Recommendations: The simulated results prove the compatibility of the EBG antenna with the 2.45 GHz ISM band applications. Further enhancement of the antenna performance with improved design is under consideration.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3844/ajassp.2011.1374.1377
Copyright: © 2011 M.S. Alam, M.T. Islam and N. Misran. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the
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Keywords
- Wireless technology
- electromagnetic modes
- periodical structure
- wide bandwidth
- wireless communications
- space programs
- short range radio