Design and Implementation of a Miniaturised Microstrip Meander Line Antenna for X-Band Applications

International Journal of Electronics and Communication Engineering

© 2024 by SSRG - IJECE Journal

Volume 11 Issue 5

Year of Publication : 2024

Authors : Satyanarayana Raju. K, Raju. G. S. N, Murali. M

10.14445/23488549/IJECE-V11I5P122

How to Cite?

Satyanarayana Raju. K, Raju. G. S. N, Murali. M, "Design and Implementation of a Miniaturised Microstrip Meander Line Antenna for X-Band Applications," SSRG International Journal of Electronics and Communication Engineering, vol. 11,  no. 5, pp. 235-243, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488549/IJECE-V11I5P122

Abstract:

High-performance antennas are required for radar, satellite, and wireless communication systems. This has led to the necessity for a unique Single Element Microstrip Antenna with a Meander Line for X-band applications. Across the X-band spectrum, conventional designs frequently fall short in terms of performance, efficiency, and compactness. This paper presents a single-element microstrip antenna with a meander line developed, constructed, and simulated for use in X-band applications. The current design considers a FR4 glass epoxy substrate, 1.6 mm thick, with a 4.4 relative permittivity. The intended antenna had a maximum gain of 4.57 dBi, but in real-world use, It was steady at 4.7 dBi of gain between 9.5 GHz to 11 GHz. 11GHz, the designed antenna likewise maintained a return loss of about -21.2748 dB. The new antenna offers better gain, bandwidth, and impedance matching, making it perfect for X-band applications. It does this by utilizing sophisticated techniques such as meander lines and optimizing structure and dimensions.

Keywords:

Partially Defected Ground (PDGS), Meander Line Antenna (MLA), Antenna, 3D polar plot, Network.

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