Design And Comparison of Linearly Polarized Rectangular Micro strip Patch Antenna Using Different Substrate CST Microwave Studio

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Design & Comparison of Linearly Polarized
Rectangular Micro strip Patch Antenna Using
Different Substrate CST Microwave Studio
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Md. Ashraful Haque, 2
A.H.M. Golam Sarwar, 3
Md.Abdur Rashid
1, 2
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Islamic University of Technology, Board Bazar, Gazipur-1704,
Bangladesh
3
Lecturer & coordinator of Department of Computer Science & Engineering City University
Abstract: The project report presents a design studies and performance analysis of a lightweight, low volume, low
profile Inset Feed Rectangular Microstrip Patch Antenna using CST microwave studio 2012. The aim of the thesis
is to Design an inset fed rectangular Microstrip Antenna for mobile phone operating at 1.8GHz and to do the
performance analysis. I also did comparison with different substrate using FR-4 and Roger RT5880 substrate.
Low dielectric constant substrates are generally preferred for maximum radiation. As we know the conducting
patch can take any shape but rectangular and circular configurations are the most commonly used configuration.
But the other configurations are complex to analyze and due to difficult numerical computations. The length of
the antenna is nearly half wavelength in the dielectric; it is a very critical parameter, which governs the resonant
frequency of the antenna. In perspective of designing, the selection of the patch width and length are the major
parameters along with the feed line depth, for impedance matching, which are done by mathematical calculations.
Patch antenna design simulation is done by using simulation software CST microwave studio 2012 and the its
performance has been analyzed by analyzing the VSWR curve, The S parameters, the Smith Chart for both
impedance and admittance, the directivity curve, far-field radiation pattern, both the radiation efficiency and total
efficiency of the patch antenna at the resonating frequency and also the real and imaginary part of impedance.
Keywords: CST Microwave Studio, Patch Antenna, Radiation pattern, S parameter, VSWR.
1. INTRODUCTION
Antennas are key components of any wireless communication system. They are the devices that allow for the transfer of a
signal (in a wired system) to waves that, in turn, propagate through space and can be received by another antenna. The
receiving antenna is responsible for the reciprocal Process, i.e., that of turning an electromagnetic wave into a signal or
voltage at its terminals that can subsequently be processed by the receiver. The fast growing in communication systems
leads by the revolution in Antenna Engineering, which creates various geometries of antennas like dipoles, Yagi-Uda,
horns and Patch & Microstrip Patch Antenna. Patch Antenna is our main concern in this report.[2]
An antenna (or aerial) is an electrical device which converts electric power into radio waves, and vice versa. It is usually
used with a radio transmitter or radio receiver. In transmission, a radio transmitter supplies an oscillating radio frequency
electric current to the antenna's terminals, and the antenna radiates the energy from the current as electromagnetic waves
(radio waves). In reception, an antenna intercepts some of the power of an electromagnetic wave in order to produce a
tiny voltage at its terminals that is applied to a receiver to be amplified. [3]
An isotropic antenna is an ideal antenna that radiates its power uniformly in all directions, Fig 1 There is no actual
physical isotropic antenna. However, an isotropic antenna is often used as a reference antenna for the antenna gain. The

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antenna gain is often specified in dBi, or decibels over isotropic. This is the power in the strongest direction divided by
the power that would be transmitted by an isotropic antenna emitting the same total power. [4]
Fig 1:Radiation pattern of an isotropic antenna [28]
2. APPLICATION OF PATCH ANTENNA
Patch antenna is widely used in many communication systems like GPS satellites which operate at frequency of 1575
MHz, wireless Local Area Network (LAN) -2.4 GHz and 5.2 GHz -,Broadband Stacked Patch Antenna for
Bluetooth Applications and in Cellular Networks[9]. Amongst them RFID tag design is another important application.
One important application of the patch antenna is in RFID technology
3. CST MICROWAVE STUDIO
CST MICROWAVE STUDIO (CST MWS) is a specialist tool for the 3D EM simulation of high frequency
components. CST MWS unparalleled performance making it first choice in technology leading R&D departments.CST
MWS enables the fast and accurate analysis of high frequency (HF) devices such as antennas, filters, couplers,
planar and multi-layer structures and SI and EMC effects. Exceptionally user friendly, CST MWS quickly gives you an
insight into the EM behavior of your high frequency designs.
4. DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
The three essential parameters for the design of a rectangular Microstrip Patch Antenna:
• Frequency of operation ( of ): The resonant frequency of the antenna must be selected appropriately. The Mobile
Communication Systems uses the frequency range from 300-3000 MHz. Hence the antenna designed must be able to
operate in this frequency range. The resonant frequency selected for my design is 1.8 GHz.

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• Dielectric constant of the substrate ( r ): The dielectric material selected for our design is FR-4 lossy which has a
dielectric constant of 4.3. A substrate with a high dielectric constant has been selected since it reduces the dimensions of
the antenna.
• Height of dielectric substrate (h): For the microstrip patch antenna to be used in cellular phones, it is essential that the
antenna is not bulky. Hence, the height of the dielectric substrate is selected as 4.5 mm.
Hence, the essential parameters for the design are:
• of = 1.8 GHz
• r = 4.3
• h = 4.5 mm
And we have to calculate the length of the Patch and also the width of the Patch we will work with.
• Dielectric constant of the substrate ( r ): The dielectric material selected for our design is Roger RT5880 which has a
dielectric constant of 2.2. For comparison study for same dimension the substrate is chosen different (Roger RT5880 of
r = 2.2, to get the resonant frequency at 2.4GHz
5. DESIGN PROCEDURE
Here we will design the patch antenna step by step.
Calculation of the width and length:
Calculation of the Width (W):
The width of the Microstrip patch antenna is given as:
2
)1(
2


r
of
c
W

Calculation of length of patch (L):
The length of the Microstrip patch antenna is given as (neglecting the effective dielectric constant and the length
extension):
effo
eff
f
c
L
2

Substituting c =
8
103 m/s, r = 4.3 and of = 1.8 GHz, we get:
Length of the Patch (L) = 38 mm (approx)
Width of the Patch (W) = 51 mm (approx)
Height of the substrate (h) = 4.5 mm
Thickness of the Patch ( tM ) = 0.1 mm
Length of the transmission line ( fL ) = 31.5 mm
Width of the transmission line ( fW ) = 8.7 mm
Inset feeding length ( iF ) = 12.5 mm
Gap at both side of the transmission line with the Patch ( pfG ) = 1 mm

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6. PARAMETERIZATION
Before starting to design, we have to define the design parameters of our microstrip patch antenna. All the parameters are
set, those are the Length of the Patch (L) = 38 mm ; Width of the Patch (W) = 51 mm ; Height of the substrate (h) = 4.5
mm; Thickness of the Patch ( tM ) = 0.1 mm ; Length of the transmission line ( fL ) = 31.5 mm; Width of the
transmission line ( fW ) = 8.7 mm; Inset feeding length ( iF ) = 12.5 mm ; Gap at both side of the transmission line with
the Patch ( pfG ) = 1 mm and all the parameters are of type length.
Figure 3.6 : Parameter list
7. CREATING THE SUBSTRATE
For creating the substrate, we have to select brick and then give the substrate parameters and substrate material, which we
used FR-4 (lossy) which has epsilon of 4.3. Referring Figure 3.7 and for another similar design Roger RT5880 is used.
Figure 3.7 : FR-4 (lossy) substrate formation

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Figure 3 .8a: FR-4 (lossy) substrate
Figure 3.8b : Roger RT5880 (lossy) substrate
8. RESULT AND PERFORMANCEANALYSIS
The results obtained from the simulations of the micro strip Patch antenna in CST microwave studio, are demonstrated
and analyzed in this chapter.
S-Parameters (Reflection Coefficient):
As we know from 11S represents how much power is reflected from the antenna, and hence is known as the reflection
coefficient (sometimes written as gamma: or return loss).
For FR-4 substrate here the frequency is along x-axis and the return loss is along y axis. It tells us whether the antenna is
single band or multi band. From Figure 4.1 it tells us that, return loss value is almost 0 dB in all frequencies except at 1.8
GHz. The resonant frequency at 1.8 GHz there is a sharp deep which is -11.13 dB crossing -10 dB only once, which
means it is a single band antenna.

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Figure 4.1 : Reflection coefficient (S-Parameter in dB) for FR-4 Substrate vs frequency plot
If 11S =0 dB, then all the power is reflected from the antenna and nothing is radiated. If 11S = -10 dB, this implies that if
3 dB of power is delivered to the antenna, -7 dB is the reflected power. The remainder of the power was "accepted by" or
delivered to the antenna.
From Figure 4.2 it tells us that for Roger RT5880, the return loss value is almost 0 dB in all frequencies except at 2.45
GHz, which is the resonant frequency for the next Patch.
Figure 4.2: Reflection coefficient (S-Parameter in dB) for Roger RT 5880 vs frequency plot
VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) curve:
As we know, the smaller the VSWR is, the better the antenna is matched to the transmission line and the more power is
delivered to the antenna. Ideally the VSWR should be 1. The VSWR at the resonant frequency is 1.745 which is
acceptable in real case for FR-4 substrate.

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Voltage standing wave ratio variation(FR-4 substrate) with the frequency plot
But the VSWR at the resonant frequency is 2.45Ghz for Roger RT5880 is 1.02 which is more better then the previous
Patch of FR-4 substrate
Voltage standing wave ratio variation(Roger RT5880 substrate) with the frequency plot
Directivity:
Directivity is a measure of how 'directional' an antenna's radiation pattern is. Figure 4.6 and 4.7 tells us the directivity of
the antenna at the resonant frequency for FR-4 substrate and Roger RT5880. The antenna radiation is mostly directive
where theta is 0, that is at normal to the radiating patch and it decreases as the value of theta is increased and the radiation
is minimum when theta is 180 degree which is the back side of the patch for both the antenna.
Fig:4.6 Directivity of the antenna the variation of Theta/Degree (FR-4)

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Fig:4.7 Directivity of the antenna the variation of Theta/Degree (Roger RT5880)
Antenna Efficiency:
The efficiency of an antenna relates the power delivered to the antenna and the power radiated or dissipated within the
antenna.
RLT M  
Since LM is always a number between 0 and 1, the total antenna efficiency is always less than the antenna's radiation
efficiency, where T is the antenna's total efficiency, LM is the antenna's loss due to impedance mismatch, and R is
the antenna's radiation efficiency.
Antenna Radiation efficiency and Total efficiency at the resonant frequency for FR 4 substrate
Input Impedance Curve:
Input impedance curve represents the changes of impedance with the variations of frequency.
Input Resistance part of the antenna :
From Figure 4.10, we can see a resistance rise near the midpoint of the line, which is theoretically similar behavior of
antenna.

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Figure 4.10:Variation of the resistance of the antenna with frequency
Input Reactance part of the antenna:
A very rapid shift from inductive to capacitive reactance is seen from Figure 4.11. This latter shift is characteristic of
every line, although the position of the shift and the magnitude of the peak values are functions of the feedpoint
impedance and the line Zo.
Figure 4.11 : Variation of the reactance of the antenna with frequency
Antenna Radiation efficiency and Total efficiency at the resonant frequency for Roger RT5880

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Here from Figure 4.8 , for FR-4 substrate, we can see that the radiation efficiency is 0.665, which is 66.5%, and the total
efficiency is 0.615, which is 61.5% at the resonant frequency. But the radiation efficiency for Roger RT5800 is much
better than FR-4, for Roger RT5880 the radiation efficiency is just above 83% and total efficiency is81%. Mobile phone
antennas, or wifi antennas in consumer electronics products, typically have efficiencies from 20%-70% (-7 to -1.5 dB). So
the radiation frequency and total efficiency are both feasible for the real case.
3-D Radiation Pattern of the Patch Antenna:
From Figure 4.10 we can the variation of the magnitude of gain surrounding the patch antenna at the resonating
frequency of 1.8 GHz.
Pattern Figure 4.16 : 3-D Radiation of the Patch Antenna(FR-4)
Figure 4.17 : 3-D Radiation Pattern of the Patch Antenna (Roger RT5880)
And it is very clear from the Figure 4.16, the gain is maximum of 5.04 dB, which is perpendicular to the radiating patch,
that is to the normal. The gain mostly varies with the changes of theta and almost symmetrical with the variation of Phi.
The gain is minimum at the back side of the patch. But for Roger RT5880 Figure 4.17, its gain much better 7.36 dB.

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The polar representation of radiation Pattern of the Patch Antenna:
From Figure 4.18, we can tell that at the resonant frequency of 1.8 GHz , far field main lobe magnitude is 5 dB with the
direction slightly 3 degree away from the centre ( to the normal to the Patch) and the half power beamwidth, the angular
separation in which the magnitude of the radiation pattern decrease by 50% that is 3 dB gain is 96.5 degree. And also the
side lobe level is -14.0 dB. This tells us the Patch Antenna is well directive to the normal to the patch.
Figure 4.18 : The polar representation of radiation pattern of the Patch Antenna(FR-4)
Similar radiation pattern for Roger RT5880, but its gain is more than the FR 4 substrate
Figure 4.19 : The polar representation of radiation pattern of the Patch Antenna(Roger RT 5880)
9. CONCLUSION
Microstrip patch antennas have become the favorite of antenna designers because of its versatility and advantages of
planar profile, ease of fabrication, compatibility with integrated circuit technology, and conformability with a shaped
surface. This project gives us the study and performance analysis of a transmission line microstrip rectangular patch
antenna for mobile phone communication working at 1.8GHz frequency and also I checked the variation of results due to
substrate different material using Roger RT 5880 (lossy). And we can design our and at our desired frequency, by
adjusting the dimensions of the patch. By doing this project I have learnt to use simulations software to design such

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antennas, which would be helpful to work in the relevant field of engineering. This learning will help me in the future,
studying modern antennas.
There are many scope of further continuing the research work in the future, to design multi band antenna, which could be
used in designing the low cost radio frequency identifier (RFID) tag.
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