USE OF THE FDTD METHOD IN THE DESIGN OF MICROSTRIP ANTENNA-ARRAYS

Authors
ZIMMERMAN ML LEE RQ
Citation
Ml. Zimmerman et Rq. Lee, USE OF THE FDTD METHOD IN THE DESIGN OF MICROSTRIP ANTENNA-ARRAYS, International journal of microwave and millimeter-wave computer-aided engineering, 4(1), 1994, pp. 58-66
Citations number
19
Categorie Soggetti
Computer Application, Chemistry & Engineering","Engineering, Eletrical & Electronic","Computer Applications & Cybernetics
Journal title
International journal of microwave and millimeter-wave computer-aided engineering → ACNP
ISSN journal
10501827
Volume
4
Issue
1
Year of publication
1994
Pages
58 - 66
Database
ISI
SICI code
1050-1827(1994)4:1<58:UOTFMI>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
The finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method is a widely used numer ical technique for computer-aided design (CAD) of printed antennas and arrays. This technique can accurately predict performance characteris tics of complex microstrip antennas, including the effects of parasiti c elements and aperture-coupled feeds. In the case of arrays, mutual c oupling effects between closely packed elements can also be modeled. T his article will examine the advantages and limitations of the FDTD me thod for CAD of microstrip arrays. Calculated results are compared wit h experiment for a 3-patch coplanar parasitic patch array. (C) 1994 Jo hn Wiley & Sons, Inc.