Rectangular patch antenna is a commonly used antenna for the microwave ranges. It is easily
manufactured and has been studied thoroughly. But its size cannot be reduced as it is inversely
proportional to operating frequency. A smaller antenna would operate in frequencies greater than
microwaves. To reduce the size of the antenna without affecting its frequency, a microstrip
rectangular patch antenna loaded with metamaterials is designed. Metamaterials have unusual
electromagnetic properties, as in at certain frequencies ε or μ is negative. ENG is added to DPS
material as a substrate for the design. This thesis designed an array of such metamaterial loaded
antenna elements and compared it to the results of a conventional microstrip patch antenna array.
All the designs are simulated on CST Microwave Studio software to ensure that they are viable
designs.
This thesis is submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 2018.
Catalogued from PDF version of thesis.
Includes bibliographical references.
Department:
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, BRAC University