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Advanced Antennas Design, Modeling and Simulation

EE-40183

Master Advanced Planar Antenna Design and Simulation for 5G, IoT, and Unmanned Systems

As the demand for advanced wireless systems continues to rise—driven by 5G communication, Unmanned Systems, and the Internet of Things—engineers must design antennas that fit into increasingly compact electronic boards. This course provides you with the essential skills and design concepts for advanced planar antennas, which are widely used due to their easy fabrication and seamless integration with integrated circuits.

Throughout the course, you will learn about the types of antennas suitable for chip integration, material selection, and packaging effects. You will also dive into multi-path propagation, multi-antenna systems, adaptive beamforming, and antenna simulation software such as ANSYS HFSS, CST Microwave Studio, Cadence AWR, and FEKO. Hands-on projects will ensure you can apply what you have learned in real-world scenarios.

Course Highlights
 

  • Review of basic antenna and wireless communication concepts.
  • Introduction to planar antenna types and their design methods.
  • Electromagnetic simulation of antennas.
  • Example of planar antenna designs.
  • Practical considerations in material selection, fabrication, and measurements.
  • Introduction to antenna beamforming.
  • Multi-antenna systems and arrays.

Course Benefits

By the end of this course, you will:
 

  • Gain practical knowledge for designing and simulating planar antennas and arrays.
  • Understand real-world design challenges such as material selection, fabrication, and measurements.
  • Master the use of advanced antenna simulation tools for design verification.
  • Apply your skills to real-world projects using free student versions of simulation software.
Why You Should Take This Course
 
  • Gain advanced skills in antenna design, modeling, and simulation.
  • Stay ahead in the growing fields of 5G, IoT, and unmanned systems.
  • Master planar antenna technology to design efficient, compact wireless communication systems.
  • Get hands-on experience with industry-standard simulation software.
  • Enhance your ability to tackle real-world antenna design challenges.

Course Details and Next Steps

  • Course Typically Offered: Online during Spring quarter 
  • Prerequisites:  Basic knowledge of Electrical Engineering and Math.
  • Next steps:  Upon completion of this course, consider taking other courses in the RF Engineering Certificate
  • More information: Contact unexengr@ucsd.edu to learn more about RF Engineering and course offerings.

Who Should Take This Course?

  • Engineers and antenna designers working in wireless communication systems.
  • Professionals involved in 5G, IoT, or unmanned system projects.
  • Individuals seeking practical insights and hands-on experience with antenna design and simulation.
  • Those new to antenna design or looking to expand their knowledge in advanced antenna technologies.

Course Information

Online
3.00 units
$775.00

Course sessions

Closed