Electromagnetics and Antenna Optimization using Taguchi's Method (Synthesis Lectures on Computational Electromagnetics) - Softcover

Weng, Wei-Chung

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1598295381 ISBN 13: 9781598295382

Publisher: Morgan and Claypool Publishers, 2007

Synopsis

This book presents a new global optimization technique using Taguchi s method and its applications in electromagnetics and antenna engineering. Compared with traditional optimization techniques, Taguchi s optimization method is easy to implement and very efficient in reaching optimum solutions. Taguchi s optimization method is developed based on the orthogonal array (OA) concept, which offers a systematic and efficient way to select design parameters. The book illustrates the basic implementation procedure of Taguchi s optimization method and discusses various advanced techniques for performance improvement. In addition, the integration of Taguchi s optimization method with commercial electromagnetics software is introduced in the book. The proposed optimization method is used in various linear antenna arrays, microstrip filters, and ultra-wideband antenna designs. Successful examples include linear antenna array with a null controlled pattern, linear antenna array with a sector beam, linear antenna array with reduced side lobe levels, microstrip band stop filter, microstrip band pass filter, coplanar waveguide band stop filter, coplanar ultra-wide band antenna, and ultra-wide band antenna with band notch feature. Satisfactory results obtained from the design process demonstrate the validity and efficiency of the proposed Taguchi s optimization method. Contents: Introduction / Orthagonal Arrays / Taguchi's Optimization Method / Linear Antenna Array Designs / Planar Filter Designs / Ultra-wide Band (UWB) Antenna Designs / OA-PSO Method / Conclusions

Edition details

• Publisher: Morgan and Claypool Publishers
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1598295381
• ISBN 13: 9781598295382
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 100