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Microstrip Antenna Bandwidth Optimization for RF Microsystems Using Swarm Intelligence and Reinforcement Learning.

Shaolong Cao1, Yu Shao1, Jie Zhang1,2

  • 1School of Communications and Information Engineering, Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Chongqing 400065, China.

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This study introduces a novel method combining swarm intelligence and reinforcement learning to significantly boost microstrip antenna bandwidth. The ICOA-TD3 framework enhances antenna performance for robust RF microsystems.

Area of Science:

  • Electromagnetics and RF Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence in Engineering
  • Antenna Theory and Design

Background:

  • Microstrip antennas are crucial for RF and microwave microsystems, demanding wide bandwidth for optimal performance.
  • Current bandwidth limitations hinder integration flexibility and stable operation in compact microsystems.
  • Microsystem optimization requires advanced techniques for antenna bandwidth enhancement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and evaluate a novel bandwidth extension method for microstrip antennas.
  • To enhance the performance robustness of compact RF microsystems through antenna optimization.
  • To integrate swarm intelligence and reinforcement learning for advanced antenna design.

Main Methods:

  • Developed the Improved Crayfish Optimization Algorithm-Twin Delayed Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient (ICOA-TD3) framework.
Keywords:
bandwidth extensioncrayfish optimization algorithmmicrostrip antennareinforcement learningsurrogate model

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  • Employed ICOA for global exploration and bandwidth enhancement.
  • Utilized TD3 for local refinement and exploitation of antenna bandwidth potential.

    • Main Results:

    • Experiment 1: Achieved up to a 200% increase in impedance bandwidth (S11≤-10dB).
    • Experiment 2: Improved impedance bandwidth by up to 27% and axial-ratio bandwidth (AR≤3dB) by up to 250%.
    • Demonstrated significant bandwidth enhancement for microstrip antennas.

    Conclusions:

    • The ICOA-TD3 framework offers a feasible solution for bandwidth-oriented microstrip antenna optimization.
    • The proposed method shows promise for the intelligent design of high-performance RF microsystems.
    • This approach effectively addresses bandwidth limitations in compact RF applications.