Design of Circular Patch Array Antennas for WLAN, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Applications

Abstract

The study is a pioneering initiative in the field of antenna engineering, concentrating on the replacement of rectangular patch antennas with circular patch antennas in 2.4GHz applications. Through a detailed assessment of three various configurations—1x1, 2x1, and 4x1—the study used the HFSS tool to facilitate simulations, allowing a full evaluation of each antenna's performance parameters. These characteristics include critical metrics like gain, directivity, and radiation pattern, which are important in determining antenna efficacy in wireless communication systems. By rigorously comparing circular patch array antennas to their rectangular counterparts, the study hopes to offer insight on the subtle complexities and possible benefits of circular patch designs.The findings of this work have the potential to not only develop antenna design approaches, but also to significantly improve the efficacy and efficiency of present wireless communication technologies operating in the 2.4GHz frequency region. The transition from rectangular to circular patch antennas represents a paradigm shift in design considerations, potentially providing novel insights into antenna performance and paving the way for next-generation wireless communication systems with improved reliability and throughput.Furthermore, by elucidating the optimal design parameters for circular patch array antennas, this study lays the groundwork for future antenna engineering innovations, allowing wireless communication technologies to evolve and refine themselves in response to the ever- increasing demands of modern connectivity.