Antenna Size Research Articles

Photosynthesis and Salt Exclusion Are Key Physiological Processes Contributing to Salt Tolerance of Canola (Brassica napus L.): Evidence from Physiology and Transcriptome Analysis.

Plant salt tolerance is controlled by various physiological processes such as water and ion homeostasis, photosynthesis, and cellular redox balance, which are in turn controlled by gene expression. In the present study, plants of six canola cultivars (DGL, Dunkled, Faisal Canola, Cyclone, Legend, and Oscar) were evaluated for salt tolerance by subjecting them to 0 or 200 mM NaCl stress. Based on growth, cultivars DGL, Dunkled, and Faisal Canola were ranked as salt tolerant, while cultivars Cyclone, Legend, and Oscar were ranked as salt-sensitive ones. Differential salt tolerance in these canola cultivars was found to be associated with a relatively lower accumulation of Na+ and greater accumulation of K+ in the leaves, lower oxidative damage (MDA), and better antioxidative defense system (Superoxide dismutase, SOD; peroxidase, POD, and catalase, CAT). Cultivar Oscar was the poorest to discriminate Na+ and K+ uptake and accumulation in leaves and had poor antioxidant potential to scavenge ROS. Salt stress did not affect the structural stability of photosystem-II (PSII) till three weeks, thereafter it caused a significant decrease. Salt stress increased the performance index (PIABS) by increasing the density of active reaction centers in Oscar. Salt stress decreased the antenna size thereby lowering the absorption and trapping energy flux, and maintaining the electron transport with an increase in heat dissipation. This may represent a potential mechanism to cope with salt stress. Transcriptome analysis of salt-sensitive cultivar Oscar further revealed that salt stress down-regulated DEGs related to hormonal signal transduction pathways, photosynthesis, and transcription factors, while DEGs related to the biosynthesis of amino acid and ion transport were up-regulated. In conclusion, salt tolerance in canola cultivars was associated with ion exclusion and maintenance of photosynthesis. Salt stress sensitivity in cultivar Oscar was mainly associated with poor control of ion homeostasis which caused oxidative stress and reduced photosynthetic efficiency.

A Numerical Investigation of Graphene-Based Hilbert-Shaped Multi-Band MIMO Antenna for the Terahertz Spectrum Applications.

We proposed the numerical investigation of Hilbert-shaped multiple-input multi-output (MIMO) with multi-band operation characteristics using graphene resonator material, which operates on the band of 1 to 30 THz of the frequency range. This numerical investigation of antenna structure was carried out for the multiple antenna types, consisting of graphene as a regular patch, Hilbert order 1, and Hilbert order 2 designs. This antenna is investigated for the multiple physical parameters, such as return loss, gain, bandwidth, radiation response, Envelope Correlation Coefficient (ECC), Total Active Reflection Coefficient (TARC), Mean Effective Gain (MEG), Directivity Gain (DG), and Channel Capacity Loss (CCL). These variables are also determined to verify compatibility and the difficulties connected with communicating over a short distance. The THz MIMO antenna that was recommended offers strong isolation values in addition to an operational band. The maximum gain of ~10 dBi for the band of <15 THz and ~17 dBi for the band of the >15 THz frequency range of the proposed antenna structures. The proposed antennas are primarily operated in three bands over 1 to 30 THz of frequency. This work aims to create a brand new terahertz antenna structure capable of providing an extraordinarily wider bandwidth and high gain while keeping a typical compact antenna size suited for terahertz applications.

Radiation Performance of Different Triangular Microstrip Patch Antenna Configuration Shapes Operating at 28 GHz

The radiation performance of different triangular microstrip patch antenna (TMPA) shapes such as right triangle (RTMPA), isosceles triangle (ITMPA), obtuse triangle (OTMPA), and equilateral triangle (ETMPA) operating at (28 GHz) are computed and compared using inset-fed techniques and Rogers-RT5880 substrate material of permittivity and (h=0.15 mm) height. The directivity, gain, efficiency, bandwidth, VSWR, S11 and 2D-radiation pattern for each mentioned triangular patch shapes are computed utilizing CST and HFSS method. The computed results reveal generally that the ETMPA provide better radiation performance whereas the OTMPA displays lower antenna radiation parameter values compared to the other considered ones. In addition, the antenna parameters of ETMPA with the use of coaxial probe fed are also simulated and the results are compared to those previously achieved experimentally and theoretically by other researchers. Generally, a good agreement between mentioned antenna parameter results is displayed and reliability of those achieved by CST with inset fed techniques is clearly observed. Moreover, the overall antenna parameter obtained, respectively, with CST and HFSS techniques for inset fed ETMPA are S11 (-28.68, -20.64), VSWR (1.076,1.20), gain (5.82, 6.29) dB, directivity (6.85, 7.09) dB, bandwidth (0.452, 0.369) GHz, efficiency (78.9%, 83.2%) and with a small antenna size of about (3.88 mm3) which is most reliable for 5G technology application systems.

Performance Analysis of 2D-ESPRIT Algorithm for URA in Estimation of 2D-DOA in Massive-MIMO Systems

Purpose: The performance of smart antenna is affected by antenna array configuration and the direction of arrival estimation (DOA) algorithm used .To have a suitable DOA for an uniform rectangular array (URA),The performance of two dimensional estimation of signal parameters via rotational invariance techniques (2D-SPRIT) that are applied for two different planar dispositions of antenna for URA in Massive Multiple Inputs Multiple Output (Massive MIMO) systems when subjected to the same simulation conditions is comparatively analyzed. The performance of the proposed 2D-ESPRIT algorithm with URA in vertical plane (the case of full-dimensional MIMO) has been compared with that of the existing 2D-ESPRIT algorithm that is applied with URA in horizontal plane.&#x0D; Methodology: Implementation and simulation of analyzed 2D-ESPRIT algorithms was done in MATLAB and compared considering computational complexity efficiency, DOA estimation precision, estimation failure and variation of Root mean square Error (RMSE) with Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) and angular spread. MATLAB simulation results got from similar input parameters in a multipath environment are compared to derive a conclusion.&#x0D; Findings: Simulation results show that the proposed 2D-ESPRIT algorithm applied in vertical plane outperforms the existing 2D-ESPRIT algorithm applied in horizontal plane for all considered performance criteria that include estimation precision, running time and Root mean square error (RMSE).&#x0D; Recommendation: Other researchers interested in working on 2D-ESPRIT algorithms are recommended to improve the work reported in this paper by further reducing computational complexity observed in 2D-ESPRIT algorithm with URA in vertical plane at large antenna array size to reflect the standard of full-dimension MIMO.

A novel S-shaped frequency and pattern reconfigurable patch antenna for 4G LTE, WLAN/Wi-Max application

PurposeIn wireless communication system, use of multiple antennas for different requirements of system will increase the system complexity. However, reconfigurable antenna is maximizing the connectivity to cover different wireless services that operate different frequency range. Pattern reconfigurable antenna can improve security, avoid noise and save energy. Due to their compactness and better performance at different applications, reconfigurable antennas are very popular among the researchers. The purpose of this work, is to propose a novel design of S-shaped antenna with frequency and pattern diversity. The pattern and frequency reconfiguration are controlled via ON/OFF states of the PIN diode.Design/methodology/approachThe geometrical structure of the proposed antenna dimension is 18 × 18 × 0.787 mm3 with εr = 2.2 dielectric constant. Three S-shaped patches are connected to a ring patch through PIN diodes. The approximate circumference of ring patch is 18.84 mm and length of patch is 5 mm, so approximate length of radiating patch is 14.42 mm and effective dielectric constant is 1.93. Conductor backed coplanar waveguide (CPW) is used for feeding. The proposed antenna is designed and simulated on CST microwave studio and fabricated using photolithography process. Measurements have been done in anechoic chamber.FindingsAntenna shows the dual band operation at 2.1 and 3.4 GHz frequency. The first band remains constant at 2.1 GHz resonant frequency and 200–400 MHz impedance bandwidth. Second band is switched at seven different resonant frequencies as 3.14, 3.45, 3.46, 3.68, 3.69, 3.83 and 3.86 GHz with switching of the diodes. The −10 dB bandwidth is more than 1.4 GHz.Research limitations/implicationsPattern reconfigurability can be achieved using mechanical movement of antenna easily but it is not a reliable approach for planar antennas. Electronic switching method is used in proposed antenna. Antenna size is very small so fabrication is very crucial task. Measured results are deviated from simulation results due to fabrication error and effect of leads of diodes, connecting wires and battery.Practical implicationsThe reconfiguration of the proposed antenna is controlled via ON/OFF states of the three PIN diodes. The lower band of 2.1 GHz is fixed, while second band is switched at five different resonant frequencies as 3.27, 3.41, 3.45, 3.55 and 3.88 GHz, with switching of the PIN diodes with all state of diodes and exhibit pattern reconfigurability at 2.1 GHz frequency. At second band center frequency is significantly changed with state of diodes and at 3.4 GHz pattern is also changed with state of diodes, hence antenna exhibits frequency and pattern reconfigurability.Originality/valueA novel design of pattern and frequency reconfigurable antenna is proposed. Here, work is divided into two parts: first is frequency reconfiguration and second is radiation pattern reconfiguration. PIN diodes as switch are used to select the frequency band and reconfigure the radiation pattern. This proposed antenna design is novel dual band frequency and pattern reconfigurable antenna. It resonates at two distinct frequencies, i.e. 2.1 and 3.4 GHz, and has a pattern tilt from 0° to 355°. The conductor backed CPW feed technique is used for impedance matching.

Enhancement isolation antenna to multi-port for wireless communication

Abstract Currently, there is a rapid increase in demand for the transmission of large amount of data with extreme accuracy, which is usually performed by the antenna system. Therefore, this work aims to design an antenna system that has the potential of improving the performance of such system in terms of reducing the antenna size, and expanding the bandwidth. First, a single-port antenna was designed after calculating the basic requirements and then a comprehensive analysis of the antenna performance was carried out to reach optimum performance. Then, the antenna was connected to two, three, and four ports. Such connection was implemented while maintaining efficiency and magnification in each case within the range for wireless applications. The antenna with four input ports was designed with a 45° angle on a circular circumference around the antenna to prevent interference between the ports. The modified antenna was designed to accommodate wireless communication applications (such as the 5G mobile communications network as well as the future 6G mobile communications network). The experimental results were compared with those obtained from the simulation studio Computer Simulation Technology, which is more compatible with the practical results.

Circularly Polarized Metamaterial Patch Antenna Circuitry for Modern Applications

In this article, the proposed antenna structure is designed for modern wireless communication systems. The antenna structure is consistent of twelve-unit metamaterial (MTM) unit cells. Therefore, the antenna size is miniaturized effectively to 30×40mm2 which is equivalently about 0.2λo, where λo is the free space wavelength at 2.7GHz. This is achieved by conducting the use of Hilbert shape MTM structure with T-resonator induction structure. The antenna structure is printed on a single side substrate to cover the frequency bands from 2.7GHz to 3.7GHz and 5.4GHz to 5.6GHz. Such antenna is found to provide a maximum gain of 2.2dBi at first and the second band of interest. Next, proposed antenna is found to be circularly polarized at 3.3GHz and 5.6GHz. The proposed antenna performance is simulated numerically using CST MWS software package with all design methodology that is chosen to arrive to the optimal performance. Then, the optimal antenna design is tested numerically using HFSS software package for validation. Finally, an excellent agreement is achieved between the two conducted software result

Ultra‐Wideband Electrostrictive Mechanical Antenna

AbstractMechanical antennas based on piezoelectric materials can effectively reduce the size of long wave antennas down to 1/1000 of the wavelength (from km scale to mm level). However, the narrow bandwidth and weak field intensity seriously restrict its practical applications in transmission distance and channel capacity. Here, a mechanical antenna‐based electrostrictive effect of relaxor ferroelectric ceramic (PMN‐PT) is proposed to improve radiation capacity and achieve ultra‐wideband characteristics (10 kHz–1 MHz). Due to the ultra‐high dielectric constant at working temperature and the relationship between the strain and applied field intensity, the proposed antenna gets rid of the dependence on the poled materials and exhibits excellent communication properties beyond traditional mechanical antennas, which are experimentally demonstrated by a practical wireless communication system. Only using a single proposed mechanical antenna with 8 mm diameter and 3 mm thickness, the effective communication with a transmission distance of 200 m can be realized. This design offers a promising way of constructing mechanical antennas for long‐wave communication.

Phased Array Antenna Analysis Workflow Applied to Gateways for LEO Satellite Communications

Nowadays, mega-constellations of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites have become increasingly important to provide high-performance Internet access with global coverage. This paper provides an updated comparison of four of the largest LEO mega-constellations: Telesat, SpaceX, OneWeb and Amazon. It describes the gateway design workflow from the patch antenna to phased array analysis. Patch antennas are developed for both transmission and reception after a thorough examination of the four systems. The results of electromagnetic simulation using Advanced Design Software (ADS) Momentum are shown, including their radiation pattern. Finally, a model of the gateway phased array using SystemVue is obtained using hexagonal, circular, and square arrays. According to the required effective isotropic radiated power (EIRP) and gain, the antenna sizes for the four constellations are estimated. As an example, for SpaceX constellation, a reception antenna with 8910 radiating elements using a hexagonal distribution with a gain of 46.9 dB and a sensitivity of -113.1 dBm was obtained.

A Compact-Size and High-Efficiency Cage Antenna for 2.4-GHz WLAN Access Points

In this communication, a compact-size and high-efficiency air cavity antenna with a cage-like structure is proposed for 2.4 GHz wireless local area networks (WLAN). The air cavity antenna is constructed with four sides of hybrid metallized vias, including sparsely arranged blind vias and tightly arranged shorting vias. First, the antenna size is significantly reduced by utilizing the shorting vias, which makes the antenna operate at the high-order TM <inline-formula xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$_{\mathrm {1/2,1/2}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> mode. Then, by loading the capacitive blind vias at the radiating apertures, the antenna size is further miniaturized. Notably, high radiation efficiency is obtained attributed to the lower dielectric loss of the air-medium structure. Finally, a prototype of the proposed cage antenna has been fabricated and tested with good agreement between simulated and measured results. In such a compact size of <inline-formula xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$0.128\lambda _{0} \times 0.128 \lambda _{0} \times 0.10 \lambda _{0}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> ( <inline-formula xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\lambda _{0}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> is the free-space wavelength at the center frequency), the measured total efficiency over 90% is achieved in the WLAN band by the cage structure. Compared with the existing 2.4 GHz antennas, the proposed one is with the ascendency of compact size and high radiating efficiency for WLAN applications.

Numerical Investigation of the Ion Cyclotron Resonance Heating (ICRH) Physics in DTT

An extensive linear analysis of the ICRH propagation and absorption in DTT full heating scenario has been performed by means of three advanced numerical tools: DISEMAG, FELICE and TORIC. The numerical codes solve respectively the full dispersion relation in the complex domain of the wavenumber (DISEMAG) and the integro-differential equation that accounts for the correct evaluation of the ICRH power absorption in a slab plasma (FELICE) and in the tokamak equilibrium configuration (TORIC). Moreover, by incorporating the antenna conceptual design, as released by the engineering design team, in FELICE and TORIC, the power spectrum, radiated by the antenna (3 straps) and coupled to the plasma, has been evaluated in the case of 60 and 90 MHz (3He and H minority heating respectively). By extensively using the abovementioned suite of codes, and after establishing the plasma target (fixing tokamak dimensions, density, temperatures, plasma current, magnetic field, isotopic composition, etc.), and the antenna characteristics (number, dimension, pitch, and radial position of the straps, antenna size, etc.), the power absorption on the various species (electrons, majority and minority ions) has been calculated as function of the minority concentration, parallel wavenumber, frequency, harmonic resonant layer, etc.. Comparison between the codes DISEMAG and TORIC in evaluating the absorption on electrons and minority ions has also been performed and shows a good agreement of the results. A new ion heating scheme based on three ions mixture has also been proposed in DTT.

A high-throughput multispectral imaging system for museum specimens

We present an economical imaging system with integrated hardware and software to capture multispectral images of Lepidoptera with high efficiency. This method facilitates the comparison of colors and shapes among species at fine and broad taxonomic scales and may be adapted for other insect orders with greater three-dimensionality. Our system can image both the dorsal and ventral sides of pinned specimens. Together with our processing pipeline, the descriptive data can be used to systematically investigate multispectral colors and shapes based on full-wing reconstruction and a universally applicable ground plan that objectively quantifies wing patterns for species with different wing shapes (including tails) and venation systems. Basic morphological measurements, such as body length, thorax width, and antenna size are automatically generated. This system can increase exponentially the amount and quality of trait data extracted from museum specimens.

Detection Method Based on RFID Tag on the Metal Surface

In radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, RFID tags’ work on the metal surface is greatly affected by the metal, and the read/write distance and read rate of the tag will be reduced along with the change of the distance between the tag and the metal surface. Aiming at this feature, this paper studies and designs two kinds of metal-resistant UHF RFID micro-strip tags with a center frequency of 915MHz according to the “resonant cavity principle” and HFSS simulation software. After optimization, the size of the tag antenna is reduced. Through the distance expression and experiment, we verify the maximum recognition distance between the reader, and the tag can reach 3.46m, which can solve the problem of conventional RFID tags by metal interference.

Field-Based Circuit Model of Acoustically Actuated Piezoelectric Antenna for Characteristic Evaluation and Array Applications

A field-based circuit model (FBCM) is proposed to reveal impedance, near-field, and far-field performance of acoustically actuated piezoelectric (PE) antenna by introduction of electromagnetic induction into PE equations and impedance analysis at the boundary. To make the model more practical, induced current on the PE antenna body is analyzed and near-field compression by the large permittivity of PE material is formulated. Closed-form expressions are built to conveniently evaluate model parameters. Furthermore, the FBCM method is validated by precise vehicles, and calculation results agree with the measurement with a maximum frequency error of 0.15% and a near-field magnitude error of 3.9 dB; all measured impedance and near-field components follow the characteristic described by FBCM. Finally, the radiation efficiency of a demonstrated PE antenna is calculated by FBCM to be 1.3e−9 for a single unit and 2.0e−9 for a PE antenna array, which is 5–67 times higher than that of a metallic electrical small antenna of the same size. The FBCM method can be an effective and convenient way for researchers to design and evaluate PE antennas in a short time.

Selection of Suitable Dielectric Substrate for Miniaturization of Microstrip Patch Antenna Using DGS Fractals

Background: Antennas size reduction with good performance characteristics is an essential part of designing a microstrip patch antenna (MPA) to select a suitable dielectric substrate. Methods: A conventional MPA is designed at 10GHz frequency, and later Minkowski fractal (1st iteration) defected ground structure (DGS) technique is applied for size reduction. The design is made to keep the radiation and reflection characteristics in contention. Results: A miniaturized MPA with 11% size reduction has been simulated using HFSS. The simulation results show the realization and selection of the substrate materials in the design process. Here, five different substrates are judiciously implemented and later compared. The comparison is made based on return loss, bandwidth, impedance, gain and efficiency Conclusion: We found a miniaturized MPA using the proposed first iteration of Minkowski fractal DGS. This MPA is suitable for X-band satellite communication and may be applied in government institutions, civil, military, monitoring weather, air traffic, defence tracking, maritime vessel traffic, etc., due to conformal and planar shape with reduced electrical length at 10GHz operating frequency

Crosstalk in CMOS Terahertz Detector Array With On-Chip SPR Antenna

Although surface plasmon resonance (SPR) antennas have been integrated into CMOS THz detectors as an alternative to the traditional radio-wave antenna, spatial crosstalk of SPR antenna in detector arrays remains an issue and there is little study in this field. In this paper, a CMOS THz detector array at 0.65 THz with on-chip SPR antennas is designed in standard CMOS technology and the pixel crosstalk related to the SPR antenna parameters are investigated. Simulation results show that the adjacent SPR antenna spacing significantly affect the antenna crosstalk due to the surface wave propagation. To suppress the pixel crosstalk, the adjacent SPR antenna spacing is designed as 1.65 times larger than half of the antenna size. Under the condition, the <italic xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">S₁₂</i> parameter between the adjacent antennas is reduced to -15 dB. High antenna isolation can be further available by the increase of the isolation layer thickness of the pixel up to 1 μm. Based on the simulation results, a 1×16 THz detector array at 0.65THz was fabricated. The experimental results show that the pixels in the array achieve uniform <italic xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">NEP</i> , with an average value of about 32.6 pW/Hz <sup xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">0.5</sup> and a standard deviation coefficient of about 9.6%. The results can be further optimized to meet various crosstalk requirements for CMOS THz detectors.

A Kind of Antenna Array Based on Dielectric Antenna with Small Size

Based on the antenna array design method, a new antenna array is designed in this paper. The optimization design results show that the existence of dielectric materials can effectively compress the electromagnetic field, which could greatly reduce the antenna size. The design results show that the size of this type of antenna array is 126mm * 126mm, which is only 70% of the conventional antenna array, the working frequency is 2.4GHz, the return loss is not more than -10dB, the gain is not less than 12dBi, the half power beam width is not more than 40 degrees and the design results show that the dielectric antenna array has excellent performance and good application prospect in the modern communication system.

Semi-circular compact CPW-fed antenna for ultra-wideband applications

This paper presents a simple structure and small size antenna design with dimensions of 43×47 mm 2 to perform an ultra-wideband (UWB) frequency range using a semicircular co-planar waveguide (CPW). This antenna has been designed and simulated by the computer simulation technology (CST) microwave studio suit. In this work, we design an ultra-wideband antenna (about 2 GHz to 10 GHz) by feeding a semi-circular compact antenna via a co-planar waveguide for input impedance of 50 Ω. The CST simulation results show that our designed antenna has a very good impedance and radiation characteristic within the intended ultra-wideband. Because of the small size and the suitable shape, this antenna can be used in many wireless communication applications, such as a radio frequency identifier (RFID), indoor wireless local area network or wireless fidelity (WiFi), internet of things (IoT), millimeter waves communications (mmWave), global positioning system (GPS), and many applications of 6G systems.

Research and Application of Compact Air-Coupled Ground Penetrating Radar in Thin-Layer Asphalt Thickness Testing and Vibration Resistant Calibration Method

For high-precision continuous thickness measurement of thin-layer asphalt loose paving, the paper proposes a compact ground penetrating radar (GPR) solution with smaller volume than the conventional air-coupled antenna. It takes into account the minimum identifiable thickness of the GPR tailing characteristics of radar signals, the common thickness range of thin-layer asphalt, and the vibration of construction machinery. In general, the overlap between bottom reflection and surface reflection of thin-layer asphalt can be solved by subtracting the reflection of the asphalt surface from the calibration waveform file of a metal plate. However, because the operating environment of asphalt paving is not suitable to realize the frequent static calibration of metal plates, the paper designs a bow-tie antenna loaded with high loss absorbent material substrate, which significantly improves the signal tailing phenomenon and greatly reduces the size of the air-coupled antenna. At the same time, in view of dynamic change of paver vibration and the requirements of the construction site, less calibration is more advantageous. Based on the full-amplitude reflection method, a fitting formula for the dielectric constant of asphalt suitable for mechanical vibration is proposed in this paper, to further improve the engineering applicability of the detection system. Finally, static calibration asphalt thickness, dynamic measured dielectric constant asphalt thickness, and manual sampling thickness under three construction conditions are compared, and the capability of the compact air-coupled GPR detection system proposed in this paper is comprehensively verified.

Assessment of Compact Circular Microstrip Antenna using Taguchi’s Optimization for Wearable Biomedical Applications

This work presents a methodical and effective means of evaluate and choose design constraints using Taguchi’s method in order to design compact and high gain antenna. This method is applied for inset feed circular microstrip patch antenna with different geometries to tune the impedance to the desired value and the prototype is fabricated using the optimized results so as to validate the technique for wearable devices in biomedical applications with 2.45 GHz. The main contribution is towards miniaturization and design simplicity. It is observed that the optimized antenna design provides improved performance with an operational bandwidth of around 100 MHz and is compact in size measuring 45 x 40mm mm2 having a circular patch of radius 16.65 mm fabricated with economic and easily available substrate FR-4 with a 4.4 dielectric constant, 1.6 mm thickness, and a 0.02 loss tangent. Results from simulation and measurement exhibit good agreement and Taguchi’s method is found to be effective for antenna size reduction by 34.53% .