This comprehensive resource covers both antenna fundamentals and practical implementation strategies, presenting antenna design with optimum performance in actual products and systems. The book helps readers bridge the gap between electromagnetic theory and its application in the design of practical antennas in real products. Practical implementation strategies in products and systems will be addressed in order to design antennas in the context of actual product environments, including PCB layout, component placement and casing design. Practical design examples on wearable electronic products are presented with a systematic approach to designing antennas for actual products.
The book introduces antenna fundamentals to provide the basic concepts and necessary mathematics on electromagnetic analysis, followed by advanced antenna elements. The concept of electromagnetic simulation is presented. The advantages and disadvantages of different numerical methods in antenna modeling are also discussed. Several commercial antenna design and simulation tools are introduced, allowing hands-on practice of antenna modeling and simulation.
Introduction, Fundamental Concepts, Antenna Fundamentals, Specification and Performance, Antenna Elements, Miniature antenna for portable electronics, CAD Design and Simulation, Antenna Parameter Measurements with Network Analyzer, Design with Matching, Matching techniques, How to design good antennas, Team Interdisciplinary Design Collaboration, Types of handheld and wearable electronics, Implementation techniques, Types of IoT Devices, Design challenges and implementation techniques.
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Henry Lau
has more than 25 years of experience in designing wireless systems, products and RFICs in both Hong Kong and the United States. He holds five patents and has one patent pending, all in RF designs. He has also published six conference and journal articles. He is currently running Lexiwave Technology, a wireless company in Hong Kong and US designing and selling RFICs, RF modules, antennas and wireless solutions. He has also been teaching numerous RF-related courses internationally.