Performance optimization of crossed bowties of inverted Sierpinski fractal antenna for multiband wireless communication applications

In recent years, substantial research efforts have focused on Sierpinski fractal antennas, both in their conventional form and through hybridizations with other antenna types, as well as various modifications. However, an unexplored area of investigation remains: the application of an inverted Sierp...

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Main Authors: Abdelbasset Azzouz, Rachid Bouhmidi, Mohammed Chetioui, Redouane Berber, Ahmed J.A. Al-Gburi
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author Abdelbasset Azzouz
Rachid Bouhmidi
Mohammed Chetioui
Redouane Berber
Ahmed J.A. Al-Gburi
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description In recent years, substantial research efforts have focused on Sierpinski fractal antennas, both in their conventional form and through hybridizations with other antenna types, as well as various modifications. However, an unexplored area of investigation remains: the application of an inverted Sierpinski fractal structure within a crossed bowtie antenna design. This article presents the design, fabrication, and measurement of a third iteration of an inverted crossed bowtie-shaped Sierpinski fractal antenna suitable for wireless multiband communication systems. The design procedure utilized a scripting technique (*.py) provided by the HFSS software due to the antenna’s complex geometry. Additionally, manually designing antennas with complex geometries, such as fractal antennas, can be time-consuming. Optimization procedures, along with a comparative study, were conducted, revealing that the proposed antenna offers more frequency bands and better impedance matching. The proposed antenna is constructed using dielectric material FR4 glass epoxy with a thickness of 1.6 mm, relative permittivity of 4.4, and a loss tangent of 0.025. The proposed antenna resonates at frequencies of 0.73, 2.75, 3.53, 5.22, and 5.64 GHz, covering various applications, including television broadcasting, satellite communication, radar systems (such as weather and air traffic control radar), long-range communication systems, wireless broadband services, and wireless networking (Wi-Fi). The simulation and experimental measurement results are in good agreement, validating the effectiveness of the antenna design for these applications.
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spelling doaj-art-c6b7eba7e4c448be81e50f39025e4f852025-08-20T03:50:58ZengElsevierTelematics and Informatics Reports2772-50302025-09-011910023110.1016/j.teler.2025.100231Performance optimization of crossed bowties of inverted Sierpinski fractal antenna for multiband wireless communication applicationsAbdelbasset Azzouz0Rachid Bouhmidi1Mohammed Chetioui2Redouane Berber3Ahmed J.A. Al-Gburi4Laboratory of Electronics, Advanced Signal Processing, and Microwave (LESM), Department of Telecommunications, Saida University, Saida 20000, AlgeriaLaboratory of Electronics, Advanced Signal Processing, and Microwave (LESM), Department of Telecommunications, Saida University, Saida 20000, AlgeriaLaboratory of Electronics, Advanced Signal Processing, and Microwave (LESM), Department of Telecommunications, Saida University, Saida 20000, AlgeriaLaboratory of Electronics, Advanced Signal Processing, and Microwave (LESM), Department of Telecommunications, Saida University, Saida 20000, AlgeriaCentre for Telecommunication Research & Innovation (CeTRI), Fakulti Teknologi dan Kejuruteraan Elektronik dan Komputer (FTKEK), Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM), Jalan Hang Tuah Jaya, Durian Tunggal 76100, Melaka, Malaysia; Corresponding author.In recent years, substantial research efforts have focused on Sierpinski fractal antennas, both in their conventional form and through hybridizations with other antenna types, as well as various modifications. However, an unexplored area of investigation remains: the application of an inverted Sierpinski fractal structure within a crossed bowtie antenna design. This article presents the design, fabrication, and measurement of a third iteration of an inverted crossed bowtie-shaped Sierpinski fractal antenna suitable for wireless multiband communication systems. The design procedure utilized a scripting technique (*.py) provided by the HFSS software due to the antenna’s complex geometry. Additionally, manually designing antennas with complex geometries, such as fractal antennas, can be time-consuming. Optimization procedures, along with a comparative study, were conducted, revealing that the proposed antenna offers more frequency bands and better impedance matching. The proposed antenna is constructed using dielectric material FR4 glass epoxy with a thickness of 1.6 mm, relative permittivity of 4.4, and a loss tangent of 0.025. The proposed antenna resonates at frequencies of 0.73, 2.75, 3.53, 5.22, and 5.64 GHz, covering various applications, including television broadcasting, satellite communication, radar systems (such as weather and air traffic control radar), long-range communication systems, wireless broadband services, and wireless networking (Wi-Fi). The simulation and experimental measurement results are in good agreement, validating the effectiveness of the antenna design for these applications.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772503025000453Crossed bowtieFractal antennaMultiband applicationsPerformance optimisationSierpinski antennaWireless communications
spellingShingle Abdelbasset Azzouz
Rachid Bouhmidi
Mohammed Chetioui
Redouane Berber
Ahmed J.A. Al-Gburi
Performance optimization of crossed bowties of inverted Sierpinski fractal antenna for multiband wireless communication applications
Telematics and Informatics Reports
Crossed bowtie
Fractal antenna
Multiband applications
Performance optimisation
Sierpinski antenna
Wireless communications
title Performance optimization of crossed bowties of inverted Sierpinski fractal antenna for multiband wireless communication applications
title_full Performance optimization of crossed bowties of inverted Sierpinski fractal antenna for multiband wireless communication applications
title_fullStr Performance optimization of crossed bowties of inverted Sierpinski fractal antenna for multiband wireless communication applications
title_full_unstemmed Performance optimization of crossed bowties of inverted Sierpinski fractal antenna for multiband wireless communication applications
title_short Performance optimization of crossed bowties of inverted Sierpinski fractal antenna for multiband wireless communication applications
title_sort performance optimization of crossed bowties of inverted sierpinski fractal antenna for multiband wireless communication applications
topic Crossed bowtie
Fractal antenna
Multiband applications
Performance optimisation
Sierpinski antenna
Wireless communications
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772503025000453
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