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Design and Analysis of an Apple-Shaped Microstrip Patch Antenna for 2.4 GHz Applications

Shyamala C; Shivakumar M; Vedha A S; Jayanth J; Ravikiran H K

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1Associate Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, GSSS Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women, Mysuru, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, Karnataka, India 2Principal & Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, GSSS Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women, Mysuru, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, Karnataka, India 3Project Assistant, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, GSSS Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women, Mysuru, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, Karnataka, India 4Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, GSSS Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women, Mysuru, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, Karnataka, India 5Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan, Karnataka, India, Email Id: [email protected] This paper presents the design and analysis of a novel apple-shaped microstrip patch antenna operating at 2.4 GHz, specifically engineered for compact and robust wireless communication systems. The antenna structure is realized on a dielectric substrate with a relative permittivity of 4.4 and features a uniquely contoured patch geometry formed by a polyline-defined layout. The prototype, with dimensions of 40 mm × 45 mm and fed by a microstrip line (14 mm × 2 mm), exhibits a simulated impedance bandwidth of 83.5 MHz, spanning from 2.4436 GHz to 2.5271 GHz. The radiation characteristics and bandwidth are optimized for applications in the ISM band, particularly for vehicular and IoT environments that require compactness and efficient performance. The measured results demonstrate strong agreement with the simulated data, confirming the antenna’s operational reliability and geometric effectiveness. This study validates the apple-shaped antenna as a viable candidate for integration in modern vehicular communication frameworks.

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Vol.12: Issue 1A (2025)  ISSN:0973‐6875Page|33 performance degradation with the substrate variations, and offer limited gain when realized on low-cost dielectric materials. Consequently, a vari-ety of techniques—such as patch-shape modifications, ground-plane alterations, and the incorporation of engineered surfaces—have been explored to enhance performance within the 2.4– 2.5 GHz band [1], [2] [4], [5], [6], [10], [12], [15]. Recent developments include low-cost MPAs with 3D-printed enhancements for improved bandwidth and gain [2], and antennas employing meta surface or artificial magnetic conductor (AMC) backings to achieve compact circular polarization (CP) at 2.45 GHz [1], [5]. Shaping the patch element is an effective approach for improving performance without increasing the antenna stack height. Modifying the current path through non-rectangular geometries enables miniaturization, bandwidth broadening, and multiresonance operation while retaining a single-layer configuration. Shapes inspired by symbols, logos, or product themes—combined with structural elements such as slots and notches—have been shown to deliver dual or triple resonances around 2.4 GHz, as well as enhance visual integration into consumer products [6],[8],[12]. Partial ground planes or parasitic edges are often added to further adjust impedance and radiation characteristics. Addition-ally, defected ground structures (DGS) are commonly used to suppress cross-polarization and improve impedance bandwidth, forming an established design tool for planar antennas [2],[4],[5]. The use of artificial surfaces, including AMCs and meta surfaces, offers further opportunities for 2.4 GHz antenna optimization. By altering the local boundary conditions beneath or around the patch, these surfaces can support constructive image currents, reduce profile, and enable CP operation within a compact footprint [5]. For example, a corner-truncated patch over an AMC surface has been demonstrated to produce wider axialratio bandwidth and stable boresight radiation patterns, which are advantageous for devices prone to polarization mismatch [1], [5]. For mass production, the antenna design must be tolerant to fabrication variations, use minimal additional components, and maintain performance on affordable substrates such as FR-4. Among feeding methods, coaxial probe feeding has been shown to achieve better return-loss and voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) performance at 2.4 GHz compared to inset feeding when implemented under similar design conditions [3]. Following this approach, the proposed antenna targets return-loss below −10 dB over the 2.40– 2.50 GHz band with realized gain above 3 dBi. If device height permits, further enhancement can be achieved using AMC superstrates or lightweight 3D-printed structures [1], [2]. The proposed apple-shaped microstrip patch antenna, intended for compact and robust wireless communication in the 2.4 GHz ISM band, was designed and optimized using HFSS software. The antenna is fabricated on a dielectric substrate with a relative permittivity of 4.4, featuring a uniquely contoured patch defined through a polyline-based layout. The prototype, measuring 40 mm × 45 mm, is excited via a 14 mm × 2 mm microstrip feed line. For experimental validation, the antenna was constructed on a FR4 substrate to assess real-world performance. A simple apple-shaped microstrip section was connected to the SMA feed port. The optimized ground-plane configuration main-tained a stable gain response while simultaneously improving bandwidth and radiation efficiency. These findings confirm that the combination of the apple-shaped radiating patch and ground struc-ture provides a balanced trade-off between compact form factor, bandwidth, and efficiency, making it well-suited for integration into space-constrained wireless systems. 2. Antenna Design 2.1 Design Objective and Constraints The antenna targets the 2.4 GHz ISM band and is intended for compact, mechanically robust wireless systems. The layout is restricted to a 40 mm × 45 mm substrate (“board window”) while maintaining a standard 50-Ω input interface and manufacturable geometry suitable for FR-4–class processes. 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Vol.12: Issue 1A (2025)  ISSN:0973‐6875Page|38 εr=4.4, fed by a microstrip line and integrated with a rectangular defected ground slot for bandwidth enhancement. Simulation results demonstrate an impedance bandwidth of 83.5 MHz (2.4436– 2.5271 GHz), fully covering the ISM band with additional margin for fabrication tolerances. The antenna achieves a stable realized gain of 3–3.5 dBi across the matched band, broadside radiation patterns with low cross-polarization, and consistent VSWR below 2.0. The proposed configuration combines aesthetic form factor with functional advantages, offering improved bandwidth and pattern stability compared to a conventional rectangular patch of similar size. 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