MODELING AND ANALYSIS OF HALF-WAVE DIPOLE ANTENNAS IN MATLAB: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
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https://doi.org/10.53555/ephijse.v10i3.314Keywords:
Half-wave dipole antenna, MATLAB simulation, Method of MomentsAbstract
Radio frequency (RF) and electromagnetic (EM) systems still rely heavily on half-wave dipole antennas due to their practical design, reliable operation, and adaptability to a variety of communication applications. The development of contemporary wireless technologies such as 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT), and wearable technology has led to a growing demand for accurate dipole antenna design and analysis to fulfill performance requirements. Because simulation tools may save development cycles and improve the accuracy of design forecasts, RF engineers are increasingly using them to do this. Of them, MATLAB has emerged as a popular platform for antenna modeling because it provides a very flexible environment that accommodates both sophisticated, algorithm-level modifications and streamlined design procedures. This article provides a thorough analysis of MATLAB-based methods for half-wave dipole antenna modeling. Antenna Toolbox, user-developed solutions using the Method of Moments (MoM), and hybrid approaches that combine MATLAB with full-wave solvers like CST Microwave Studio and Ansys HFSS are all covered. Each method is evaluated based on its precision, processing requirements, flexibility, and applicability to certain use cases. The balance between usability, level of control over the modeling process, and the accuracy of the simulated outcomes is among the trade-offs included in the analysis. The study discusses the shortcomings of these approaches as well as their advantages, including the lack of generally recognized benchmarking standards, the abstraction level of solvers, and the low precision of near-field modeling. This review is useful for both academic researchers and professionals in the business since it provides a comprehensive assessment of existing procedures and identifies areas that require improvement. It attempts to guide anyone looking for dependable and effective MATLAB antenna modeling solutions, as well as suggestions for future advancements in simulation-driven antenna design.
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