Table 2: Comparison between the antenna parameters obtained from Jafar R [14], optimized design, and the design with curved reflector.
Parameter |
Value |
Optimized design |
Curved reflector |
Gain |
~12 dB |
~ 12 dB |
~ 12 dB |
Directivity |
~12 dB |
~ 12 dB |
~12 dB |
VSWR |
~ 5 dB > 2 |
1.5 |
1.3 |
S11 |
> -10 dB |
-26 dB |
-28 dB |
Area |
300 mm × 100 mm |
180 mm × 100 mm |
180 mm × 80 mm |
Substrate |
Єr = 2.17 & t = 1.6 mm |
Єr= 2.2 & t = 1.57 mm |
Єr = 2.2 & t = 1.57 mm |
Element |
Cu material, σ = 5.96 × 107 S/m |
Cu material, σ = 5.96 × 107 S/m |
Cu material, σ = 5.96 × 107 S/m |