Optimization of the parameters of a microstrip line for the construction of a hydrogen sensor

Abstract

This paper describes optimization of the constructive parameters of a high loss microstrip line using HFSS (High Frequency Structural Simulator) for the development of a hydrogen sensor. Palladium changes its conductivity with the absorption of H2. Thus, this work proposes the optimization of a high loss line of Pd for hydrogen detection. The detection is made considering the propagated signal variations along a microstrip conductor made out of palladium.