Modules

Prerequisites

Contents

• Basic concepts of antenna design • Introduction to high-frequency modelling and simulation of antennas using 3D field solvers, e.g. Ansys HFSS • Practical design and layout of an antenna element, selected from the antenna configurations in module “Antennas I” or module “Grundlagen der Antennen” • Investigation of the impact of the geometrical parameters of the antenna elements and substrate materials on antenna characteristics using a 3D field solver • S-parameter measurements • Documentation of results

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing the module, students will be able to model, simulate and analyze single elements of an antenna configuration using a 3D field solver, e.g. Ansys HFSS. They will also be able to create layouts of the antenna elements and perform S-parameter measurements.

Assessment

• Practical design, approx. 10 pages (60%) • Presentation with professional discussion, approx. 25 min. (40%)

Remarks

• Study programme Physik B.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex „Physikalisches Vertiefungsfach“ • Study programme Physics M.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex „Minor Subject“ • Study programme Micro- and Nanoelectronics M.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex „Circuit Design“ • Study programme Künstliche Intelligenz Technologie M.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex „Hardware-basierte Systeme“ If required, all concepts in the lectures of this module can also be explained in German. Please speak to the professor responsible.