{"title":"Miniaturized Wideband Bandpass Filter based on Capacitor-loaded One-eighth Wavelength Coupled Line","authors":"Jin Shi, Dong Jiancheng, Kai Xu, Zhang Lingyan","doi":"10.47037/2021.aces.j.360707","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47037/2021.aces.j.360707","url":null,"abstract":"A novel miniaturized wideband bandpass filter (BPF) using capacitor-loaded microstrip coupled line is proposed. The capacitors are loaded in parallel and series to the coupled line, which makes the filter just require one one-eighth wavelength coupled line and \u0000achieve filtering response with multiple transmission poles (TPs) and transmission zeros (TZs). Compared with the state-of-the-art microstrip wideband BPFs, the proposed filter has the advantages of compact size and simple structure. A prototype centered at 1.47 GHz with the 3-dB fractional bandwidth of 86.5% is demonstrated, which exhibits the compact size of 0.003λ2 g (λg is the guided wavelength at the center frequency) and the\u0000minimum insertion loss of 0.37 dB.","PeriodicalId":8207,"journal":{"name":"Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Journal","volume":"72 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2021-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77890704","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Robust Adaptive Beamforming based on Automatic Variable Loading in Array Antenna","authors":"Bin Yang, Wenxing Li, Yuanyuan Li, Y. Mao","doi":"10.47037/2021.aces.j.360713","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47037/2021.aces.j.360713","url":null,"abstract":"Diagonal loading technology is widely used in array antenna beamforming because of its simple method, low computational complexity and the ability to improve the robustness of beamformer. On this basis, this paper proposes a robust adaptive beamforming \u0000method based on automatic variable loading technology. The automatic variable loading matrix (AVLM) of the method is composed of two parts. The non-uniform loading matrix dominants when the input signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) is small, effectively control the influence of noise disturbance without affecting the ability of array antenna to suppress interference. The variable diagonal loading matrix dominants when the input SNR is high\u0000to improve the output performance of array antenna. Simulated results show that compared to other methods, the proposed method has better output performance for\u0000both low and high input SNR cases.","PeriodicalId":8207,"journal":{"name":"Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Journal","volume":"176 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2021-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79842145","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Parameter Design of Conformal PML Based on 2D Monostatic RCS Optimization","authors":"Y. Zhang, Xiaofeng Deng","doi":"10.47037/2020.aces.j.360614","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47037/2020.aces.j.360614","url":null,"abstract":"In this study, 2D finite element (FE) solving process with the conformal perfectly matched layer (PML) is elucidated to perform the electromagnetic scattering computation. With the 2D monostatic RCS as the optimization objective, a sensitivity analysis of the basic design parameters of conformal PML (e.g., layer thickness, loss factor, extension order and layer number) is conducted to identify the major parameters of conformal PML that exerts more significant influence on 2D RCS. Lastly, the major design parameters of conformal PML are optimized by the simulated annealing algorithm (SA). As revealed from the numerical examples, the parameter design and optimization method of conformal PML based on SA is capable of enhancing the absorption effect exerted by the conformal PML and decreasing the error of the RCS calculation. It is anticipated that the parameter design method of conformal PML based on RCS optimization can be applied to the cognate absorbing boundary and 3D electromagnetic computation.","PeriodicalId":8207,"journal":{"name":"Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Journal","volume":"21 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2021-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80591896","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Narayanasamy RajeshKumar, P. Sathya, S. Rahim, A. Eteng
{"title":"Reduced Cross-Polarization Patch Antenna with Optimized Impedance Matching Using a Complimentary Split Ring Resonator and Slots as Defected Ground Structure","authors":"Narayanasamy RajeshKumar, P. Sathya, S. Rahim, A. Eteng","doi":"10.47037/2020.aces.j.360613","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47037/2020.aces.j.360613","url":null,"abstract":"An innovative method is proposed to improve the cross-polarization performance and impedance matching of a microstrip antenna by integrating a complimentary split ring resonator and slots as a defected ground structure. An equivalent circuit model (ECM) enables the design take into consideration the mutual coupling between the antenna patch and the Defected Ground Structure. The input impedance and surface current density analysis confirms that the integration of a CSRR within a rectangular microstrip\u0000patch antenna leads to uniform comparative cross-polarization level below 40 dB in the H-plane, over an angular range of ± 50°. Introducing parallel slots, as well, leads to a reduction of spurious antenna radiation, thereby improving the impedance matching. Measurements conducted on a fabricated prototype are consistent with simulation results. The proposed antenna has a peak gain of 4.16 dB at 2.6 GHz resonating frequency, and hence is good candidate for broadband service applications.","PeriodicalId":8207,"journal":{"name":"Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Journal","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2021-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75324917","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hann-Biau Wu, Shijun Ji, Ji Zhao, Zhiyou Luo, D. Handa
{"title":"Design and Analysis of a Triple-band Non-zonal Polarization Electromagnetic Metamaterial Absorber","authors":"Hann-Biau Wu, Shijun Ji, Ji Zhao, Zhiyou Luo, D. Handa","doi":"10.47037/2020.aces.j.360611","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47037/2020.aces.j.360611","url":null,"abstract":"A facile design of a novel triple-band electromagnetic metamaterial absorber (MMA) with\u0000polarization insensitive property is proposed in this paper. Each unit of the MMA consists of upper copper resonator and bottom copper plate with middle dielectric FR-4 between them. The MMA performs three absorption peaks at 16.919 GHz, 21.084 GHz and 25.266 GHz with absorption rates 99.90%, 97.76% and 99.18%, respectively. The influence of the main structural parameters on the frequencies and absorption rates is analyzed. The absorption mechanism of the absorber is explained by electric field, magnetic field and surface current distributions, which is supported by the electromagnetic parameters, affected with magnetic resonance. The polarization-insensitivity of TE wave is verified by observing the effects of the polarization angle change from 0-90º. The MMA can be applied in radiation, spectrum imaging detector, electromagnetic wave modulator, and so on.","PeriodicalId":8207,"journal":{"name":"Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Journal","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2021-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78799202","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Development and Verification of Indirect Lightning-Induced Transient Protection Circuit for Avionics System","authors":"Sung-Yeon Kim, Jeong-Su Park, Wang-Sang Lee","doi":"10.47037/2020.aces.j.360608","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47037/2020.aces.j.360608","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, an indirect lightning-induced transient protection circuit for avionics system is proposed, and its effectiveness is verified. The proposed circuit consists of a metal oxide varistor (MOV), a transient voltage suppression (TVS) diode, and a resistor. Compared with the conventional circuits (MOV or TVS diode), the improved noise suppression of the proposed circuit against indirect lightning strikes are experimentally verified in accordance with radio technical commission for aeronautics (RTCA) DO-160G Sec. 22. The highest attenuation levels of indirect lightning strike WF5A reference voltage and current signals are approximately 91.0% and approximately 98.4% for the input lightning signals, respectively.","PeriodicalId":8207,"journal":{"name":"Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Journal","volume":"66 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2021-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89064649","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. E. Farahat, K. Hussein, S. Guan, B. Du, D. Li, Y. Wang, Y. Zhu, Q. Wu, Y. Ji, A. Basmaci, J. Liu, Hongzheng Chen, Hong Zhang, J. Yuan, Z. Li, Q. Yu, S. Liu, Z. Huang, X. Kong, Y. Hu, Y. Wen, Somchat Sonasang, N. Angkawisittpan, Z. Yu, B. Li, S. Ding, W. Tang, S. Kim, J. Park, W. Lee, D. Wang, J. Yang, W. Wang, L. Yuan, X. Li, K. Mao, A. Wang, J. Tian, W. Zhou, H. Wu, S. Ji, J. Zhao, Z. Luo, H. Dai, T. A. Khan, M. I. Khattak, A. Tariq, N. Rajeshkumar, P. Sathya, S. Rahim, A. Eteng, Y. Zhang, X. Deng, E. Hajlaoui, Z. Almohaimeed, F. Fan, X. Fan, X. Wang, Z. Yan, R. Ma, Q. Feng, Y. Feng, P. Chen, S. Pan, G. Li, M. Khalifa, A. Yacoub, D. Aloi, M. Ucar, D. Elsheakh, O. Dardeer, E. Jin, Z. Song, X. Yang, X. Yu, Q. Ren, Jingyu Zhang, J. Luo, J. Park, P. Gurrala, B. Hornbuckle, J. Song
{"title":"Computational Performance of GTD-RT Applied for Evaluation of Electromagnetic Scattering on Rough Surfaces","authors":"A. E. Farahat, K. Hussein, S. Guan, B. Du, D. Li, Y. Wang, Y. Zhu, Q. Wu, Y. Ji, A. Basmaci, J. Liu, Hongzheng Chen, Hong Zhang, J. Yuan, Z. Li, Q. Yu, S. Liu, Z. Huang, X. Kong, Y. Hu, Y. Wen, Somchat Sonasang, N. Angkawisittpan, Z. Yu, B. Li, S. Ding, W. Tang, S. Kim, J. Park, W. Lee, D. Wang, J. Yang, W. Wang, L. Yuan, X. Li, K. Mao, A. Wang, J. Tian, W. Zhou, H. Wu, S. Ji, J. Zhao, Z. Luo, H. Dai, T. A. Khan, M. I. Khattak, A. Tariq, N. Rajeshkumar, P. Sathya, S. Rahim, A. Eteng, Y. Zhang, X. Deng, E. Hajlaoui, Z. Almohaimeed, F. Fan, X. Fan, X. Wang, Z. Yan, R. Ma, Q. Feng, Y. Feng, P. Chen, S. Pan, G. Li, M. Khalifa, A. Yacoub, D. Aloi, M. Ucar, D. Elsheakh, O. Dardeer, E. Jin, Z. Song, X. Yang, X. Yu, Q. Ren, Jingyu Zhang, J. Luo, J. Park, P. Gurrala, B. Hornbuckle, J. Song","doi":"10.47037/2020.aces.j.360601","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47037/2020.aces.j.360601","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, a new robust computational method that applies the geometrical theory of diffraction (GTD) in conjunction with the ray tracing (RT) technique is developed to evaluate the electromagnetic scattering pattern due to a plane wave represented as beam of parallel rays incident on a rough surface of quite arbitrary statistical parameters. The development of the proposed technique is explained in detail taking into consideration the generation of the geometrical model of the rough surface. The Fresnel reflection model is applied under the assumption of arbitrary electrical and\u0000optical properties of the rough surface material. Also the polarization of the plane wave primarily incident on the rough surface is taken into consideration. The algorithm\u0000developed in the present work accounts for multiple bounces of an incident ray and, hence, it can be considered arbitrary higher-order GTD-RT technique. The accuracy of the obtained results is verified through the comparison with the experimental measurements of the scattering pattern of a light beam incident on rough sheets with specific statistical properties. The numerical results of the present work are concerned with investigating the dependence of the scattering pattern on the surface roughness, refractive index, angle of incidence, and the resolution of the geometric model of the rough surface. Also, it is shown that, for limited resolution of the rough surface model, the accuracy of the calculated scattered field depends on the angle of incidence of the primary beam and the surface roughness.","PeriodicalId":8207,"journal":{"name":"Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Journal","volume":"9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2021-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87665632","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xianqiang Li, K. Mao, Ao Wang, Ji Tian, Wenchuang Zhou
{"title":"On Electric Field Distribution and Temperature Rise Effect of High Power VLF Antenna","authors":"Xianqiang Li, K. Mao, Ao Wang, Ji Tian, Wenchuang Zhou","doi":"10.47037/2020.aces.j.360610","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47037/2020.aces.j.360610","url":null,"abstract":"When a high-power very low frequency (VLF) communication system is in operation, the end of the antenna is in an alternating strong electric field environment. Due to dielectric loss, abnormal temperature rise may occur at the end of the antenna. To solve the\u0000problem, analysis on the electric field distribution and temperature rising effect at the end of the antenna is first carried out in this paper. The factors that affect the electric field distribution and temperature rising, including the amplitude and frequency of the excitation voltage, the diameter of the antenna conductor and the material properties of the outer sheath of the antenna, are studied in detail. A novel approach to improve the\u0000electric field distribution and to suppress temperature rising is proposed by designing a dielectric loss eliminator, and the effectiveness of the designed device is verified by simulation.","PeriodicalId":8207,"journal":{"name":"Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Journal","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2021-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74044375","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Analysis and Development of an Efficient Cross-Slot Loaded Compact Electromagnetic Band Gap Antenna","authors":"E. Hajlaoui, Z. Almohaimeed","doi":"10.47037/2020.aces.j.360615","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47037/2020.aces.j.360615","url":null,"abstract":"This paper is devoted to a novel Electromagnetic Band Gap (EBG) single-feed circularly\u0000polarized microstrip EBG antenna with compact size proposed for C-Band applications. The antenna structure will include eight slits introduced at the boundary and the corners in the radiating square patch with a cross-slot at the center.\u0000\u0000The provided study will effectively approve the various proposed structures and interest occupied by these types of antennas in the enhancement of output parameters (gain, directivity, radiation efficiency, and bandwidth) without much affecting the operating\u0000bandwidth at C-band. \u0000\u0000At first, the concept and the realization of a directive and circularly polarized antenna using an electromagnetic band gap material whose circular polarization is generated\u0000by the structure itself is discussed. The analysis and simulation results are presented for an antenna operating at 6.1 GHz using computer Simulation Technologies (CST). Furthermore, the new compact circular polarized EBG antenna, compared to experimental results, will confirm the pre-studied goal of these kinds of antennas such as radiation efficiency, polarization purity, radiation efficiency, high directivity, and gain.","PeriodicalId":8207,"journal":{"name":"Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Journal","volume":"2 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2021-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89500161","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Characteristic Analysis and Control of a Rotary Electromagnetic Eddy Current Brake","authors":"Qiao Ren, Jimin Zhang, Jinnan Luo","doi":"10.47037/2020.aces.j.360623","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47037/2020.aces.j.360623","url":null,"abstract":"This article designs an electromagnetic rotating eddy current brake (ECB), which has the\u0000advantages of no wear and low noise compared with traditional friction brake. First, using the magnetic circuit analysis model, a theoretical calculation formula of the ECB’s braking characteristics is given. The results show that the braking torque is negatively correlated with the thickness of the air gap as well as the electrical conductivity and the relative magnetic permeability of the brake disc material, and positively correlated with\u0000the number of ampere turns and the number of electromagnet poles. Secondly, a three-dimensional finite element (FE) model of the brake is established. The results of braking torque-speed characteristics between finite element calculation and theoretical analysis are compared, and the reasons for the differences between the two are explained. Using the FE model, the influence of the design parameters on torque characteristics is studied. Combined with the theoretical analysis model, the results are explained accordingly, providing a reference for the optimal design of the brake. Finally, a controller for the electromagnetic rotating eddy current brake is designed to control the amplitude of the desired braking torque.","PeriodicalId":8207,"journal":{"name":"Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Journal","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2021-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84698574","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}