Abstract
A modified rectangular microstrip is introduced and presented as an applicator for hyperthermia cancer procedure. SEMCAD X solver is used as the simulation tool to investigate the rectangular microstrip, which is applied and radiated to the breast phantom. The research is carried out in order to enhance the penetration depth, which is up to 100mm and improve the focusing capability, which means that to reduce the unwanted hot spots at the vicinity area of the treated tissue. The specific absorption rate (SAR) distributions of 1 and 10 g weights of breast tissue are obtained as simulation results. The operating frequency utilized for the study is 915 MHz, with three operating powers of 10, 100, and 200 W. Beside rectangular, a circular microstrip applicator with microstrip feed line is also simulated in order to determine which shape of the microstrip applicator presented the greatest results in term of the depth penetration and focusing capability. As expected, the greatest SAR is provided by the microstrip applicator with rectangular shape. By that, the rectangular microstrip applicator is further explored and modified. From the outcomes, the rectangular microstrip with structure 4 presents the utmost specific absorption rate deposition; the required penetration depth is achieved, and focusing is enhanced with minimal unwanted hot spots at the vicinity of the treated area.
Highlights
Microstrip antenna introduces many inventive works and is one of the most dynamic fields in communication applications
SEMCAD X solver is used as the simulation tool to investigate the rectangular microstrip, which is applied and radiated to the breast phantom
The specific absorption rate (SAR) distributions of 1 and 10 g weights of breast tissue are obtained as simulation results
Summary
Microstrip antenna introduces many inventive works and is one of the most dynamic fields in communication applications. To cite this article: Kasumawati Lias et al 2019 J. Kasumawati Lias1*, Nabilah Abdul Jaffar2, Norlida Buniyamin2, Hazrul Mohamed Basri1, Wan Azlan Wan Zainal Abidin1, Kuryati Kipli1, Nur Alia Athirah Mohtadzar1
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