Introduction to antenna analysis using EM simulators (with DVD)

Written for novice engineers and engineering students, this easy-to-comprehend resource offers you thorough introductory-level treatment of antenna analysis using electromagnetic (EM) simulators. This richly-illustrated book shows you how to use EM software to analyze and tune wireless antennas to meet specific requirements. You learn important wireless antenna design terminology and gain a detailed understanding of how antennas work. Moreover, the book offers you guidance in troubleshooting problems with wireless antenna designs. This authoritative reference also provides you with a complete overview of the many different kinds of antennas and related EM tools. DVD Included! Contains Sonnet electromagnetics analysis software, featuring example files that are described and illustrated in the book.

Preface. The Antenna Environment. Antennas and Radio Waves. Wire Antennas. Antenna on a Substrate. Traveling Wave Antennas. Antennas for RFID Systems. Getting Antenna Characteristics Using EM Simulators. Practical Antennas. Appendices.