Antenna Theory and Design
EE-40129
Design and Optimize Antennas for Real-World Applications: Master Antenna Theory and Design
Antennas are essential components for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic waves, making them critical in modern communication systems. This Antenna Theory and Design course covers the fundamental principles of antennas, radiation field patterns, and practical design techniques. You will learn to design, analyze, and optimize various antenna types to meet specific performance requirements.
By combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience using industry tools like MATLAB and commercial Method of Moments (MOM) software, you will gain practical skills to design and simulate antennas. This course is ideal for engineers and professionals seeking to enhance their antenna design expertise in real-world applications.
Course Highlights
- Wave Equation and Solutions: Understanding wave propagation principles and their applications in antenna design.
- Antenna Fundamentals and Types: Explore various antennas, including wire, loop, arrays, Yagi-Uda, horn, parabolic, patch, and broadband antennas.
- Design Concepts for Antenna Performance: Learn techniques to improve antenna performance in different configurations and achieve optimal results.
- MATLAB for Antenna Pattern Verification: Utilize MATLAB for simulation and verification of antenna patterns and characteristics.
- Antenna Modeling with MOM Software Tools: Apply commercial Method of Moments software tools for accurate antenna design and modeling.
- Antenna Measurements and Ranges: Gain knowledge about different measurement techniques and antenna testing environments.
- Antenna Applications in Communication Links: Understand how antennas are used in communication systems to optimize signal transmission and reception.
Course Benefits
- Master antenna concepts and their application in real-world communication systems.
- Design and simulate practical antennas with industry-standard tools for optimal performance.
- Hands-on experience with commercial software to verify and model antenna characteristics.
- Understand antenna measurements and their impact on communication link performance.
By end of this course, you will be able to:
- Gain practical design skills to create high-performance antennas for wireless communication systems.
- Learn from expert instructors with extensive industry experience in RF and antenna technologies.
- Develop industry-relevant knowledge in antenna theory, simulation, and real-world applications.
- Acquire hands-on experience with MATLAB and MOM software tools to model and test antennas effectively.
- Advance your career by specializing in a critical area of wireless communications technology.
- Software Requirement: Students are required to purchase a student version of MATLAB available through MathWorks. Download the free version of EZNEC Pro+ v 7.0 simulation software at EZNEC simulation software.
- Course typically offered: Online during Fall and Spring quarter.
- Prerequisite: Students are expected to have basic knowledge of Electromagnetics Theory, complex numbers, differential and integral equations.
- Next Step: After completing this course, consider taking other courses in our RF Engineering or Wireless Engineering certificate program to continue learning.
- Contact: For more information about this course, please email unexengr@ucsd.edu.
Who Should Take This Course?
- Engineers and professionals interested in RF systems and wireless communication technology.
- Individuals with a background in electronics or telecommunications looking to enhance their antenna design skills.
- Professionals in RF-related industries seeking practical knowledge of antenna performance and optimization.
- Students or engineers pursuing advanced RF engineering who want to specialize in antenna theory and design.
Course Information
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This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
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All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
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- No refunds after: 9/29/2025
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Instructor: Alberto Rodriguez, Ph.D. Candidate, MSEE
Engineer, SPAWAR System Center
Alberto Rodriguez is pursuing his advanced degree at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in Monterrey, California. He is currently a professional antenna engineer working on the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) systems for NAVAIR NAWCWD System Center at Point Mugu Naval Base. His research area is the design and optimization of electrically small antennas for nnmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).
