Simulation-based Antenna Design Using MATLAB App Designer
Keywords:
Antenna parameter, Antenna Toolbox, App designer, Optimization, SimulationAbstract
Designing and simulating antennas is essential in today’s communication through wireless, as it ensures effective signal propagation and reception. MATLAB App Designer provides an intuitive and interactive platform for developing customized applications to streamline the antenna design and simulation process. This study presents a systematic procedure for designing and analyzing antennas using MATLAB App Designer, integrating the MATLAB Antenna Toolbox for performance evaluation. The proposed approach enables users to visualize the antenna parameters and optimize designs based on simulation results. The study demonstrates the effectiveness of MATLAB App Designer in creating user-friendly interfaces for antenna analysis. As a result, it is highly useful for professionals and researchers in the areas of electromagnetics and wireless communications.
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