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Low-Cost Open-Hardware System for Measurements of Antenna Far-Field Characteristics in Non-Anechoic Environments
PublicationExperimental validation belongs to the most important steps in the development of antenna structures. Measurements are normally performed in expensive, dedicated facilities such as anechoic chambers, or open-test sites. A high cost of their construction might not be justified when the main goal of antenna verification boils down to demonstration of the measurement procedure, or rough validation of the simulation models used for...
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A systematic review on cellular responses of Escherichia coli to nonthermal electromagnetic irradiation
PublicationInvestigation of Escherichia coli under electromagnetic fields is of significance in human studies owing to its short doubling time and human‐like DNA mechanisms. The present review aims to systematically evaluate the literature to conclude causality between 0 and 300 GHz electromagnetic fields and biological effects in E. coli. To that end, the OHAT methodology and risk of bias tool were employed. Exponentially growing cells exposed...
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Analiza algorytmów rutingu wspierających QoS w DiffServ.
PublicationW artykule podjęto tematykę związaną z opisem oraz analizą dostępnych algorytmów rutingu wspierających QoS dla specyficznej architektury sieci IP - DiffServ. Główną przyczyną jaka skłania do badania procedur rutingu QoS o wielu ograniczeniach (multi constrained routing) jest brak jak dotąd jednoznacznie sprecyzowanych, dokładnych metod pozwalających wyznaczyć drogi połączeniowe dla usług, dla których ma być gwarantowana jakość...
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Model symulacyjny i badania sieci MPLS.
PublicationMultiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) to obiecująca technika, umożliwiająca wsparcie jakości usług w sieciach szkieletowych opartych na protokole IP. Aby skorzystać z jej potencjalnych zalet, należy opracować skuteczne procedury i metody gwarantujące realizację jakości usług. Jednym z kluczowych zagadnień w tym obszarze badań jest kierowanie ruchem (ruting), a niezbędnym narzędziem odpowiedni program symulacyjny do modelowania zjawisk...
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Modelowanie strumienia niższego priorytetu z rzeczywistym rozkładem długości pakietów w systemie obsługi z uogólnionymi wakacjami.
PublicationW sieci IP QoS Differentiated Services (DiffServ) wskazanym sposobem realizacji Expedited Per Hop Behavior (EF PHB) jest przyjęcie priorytetowego systemu kolejkowego. Wyniki najnowszych pomiarów parametrów charakteryzujących sieci IP wskazują, że w przypadku rozkładu długości pakietów mamy do czynienia z występowaniem zarówno bardzo krótkich, jak i bardzo długich pakietów o znacząco odmiennych wartościach prawdopodobieństw ich...
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Badanie wpływu ruchu niższego priorytetu na jakość usług o wymaganiach czasu rzeczywistego w sieci IP QoS.
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono wyniki badań dotyczące wpływu rozkładu długości pakietów ruchu o niższym priorytecie na jakość usług o wymaganiach czasu rzeczywistego (real time services), korzystających ze schematu obsługi Expedited Forwarding Per Hop Behavior (EF PHB) w sieci IP QoS Differentiated Services (DiffServ). Wyniki zaprezentowane w referacie zostały uzyskane zarówno przy pomocy modeli analitycznych, opisujących gwarancje statystyczne...
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Analiza systemów współpracy Gatekeeperów.
PublicationReferat obejmuje zagadnienia związane z zapewnieniem współpracy pomiędzy gatekeeperami pracującymi w systemie VoIP działającym w oparciu o zbiór zaleceń ITU-T H.323. Zaprezentowano podstawowe topologie pracy gatekeeperów. Uwzględniono omówienie pojęć związanych z alternatywnymi gatekeeperami. Przedstawiono wykorzystywaną implementację gatekeepera, modele laboratoryjne i przyjęte scenariusze. Omówiono wyniki badań i dalsze prace...
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Ocena możliwości maksymalizacji zasięgu i przepustowości systemu DWDM z zastosowaniem modelu symulacyjnego.
PublicationW referacie zostały przedstawione wybrane wyniki badań symulacyjnych, mających na celu sprawdzenie możliwości uzyskania dużej sumarycznej przepływności dla systemu DWDM przy równoczesnym uzyskaniu maksymalnego zasięgu bez regeneracji. Opisano model przystosowany do określenia oddziaływania wybranych parametrów. Zaprezentowano przydatność parametru Q do oceny jakości transmisji dla systemu DWDM. Przedstawiono wnioski dotyczace uzyskanych...
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Methods for evaluation packet delay distribution of flows using Expedited Forwarding PHB.
PublicationArtykuł dotyczy problemu zapewnienia statystycznych gwarancji jakości obsługi dla strumieni czasu rzeczywistego korzystających z Expedited Forwarding Per Hop Behavior (EF PHB) w sieci IP Differentiated Services. Statystyczne podejście do określenia gwarancji jakościowych, oparte na obliczaniu prawdopodobieństwa że opóźnienie pakietów od końca do końca jest większe niż określona wielkość, pozwala lepsze wykorzystanie sieci niż poprzednio...
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Protokół SIP i jego implementacja
PublicationW pracy została przedstawiona zrealizowana implementacja protokołu SIP dla potrzeb czteroportowej wersji Abonenckiego Terminala Kablowego 7410 firmy DGT z wykorzystaniem dostępnych otwartych kodów źródłowych. W referacie zawarto opis ATK, wykorzystane metody wytwarzania oprogramowania dla potrzeb ATK. Następnie przeprowadzono rozpoznanie możliwości implementacji protokołu SIP w ATK i opisano kryteria wymagań w stosunku do tego...
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Ocena wpływu metody kierowania ruchem i topologii na jakość usług w sieci MPLS.
PublicationWraz ze wzrostem zapotrzebowania na usługi z gwarancją jakości w nowych sieciach wielousługowych, pojawiła się potrzeba opracowania efektywnych metod kierowania ruchem, gdyż istniejące algorytmy oparte na najkrótszej ścieżce często prowadzą do rezultatów dalekich od optymalnych. W niniejszym artykule zawarto wyniki pomiarów uzyskane za pomocą modelu symulacyjnego stworzonego na potrzeby symulacji sieci MPLS. Program został rozbudowany...
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Metody Admission Control oparte na pomiarach.
PublicationSterowanie przyjęciem zgłoszenia jest kluczowym elementem sterowania domeną DiffServ warunkującym świadczenie przez operatora usług z IP QoS. Zasadniczym celem pracy jest dokonanie analizy związanej z metodami AC opartymi na pomiarach określanych skrótem MBAC. Scharakteryzowane zostało sześć metod realizacji MBAC o różnej złożoności obliczeniowej i pomiarowej. Przedstawiona została także realizacja procesu pomiaro-wego wielkości...
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Analiza możliwości ruchowych optycznych pól komutacyjnych.
PublicationWielosekcyjne optyczne pola komutacyjne mogą być budowane w oparciu o trzy typy komutatorów: FX, WSX i WIX (oznaczanych też w literaturze przez FXC, WSXC i WIXC), które realizują odpowiednio komutację: światłowodów, długości fal oraz długości fal z ich konwersją. Własności łączeniowe zależne są od tego jakiej kombinacji komutatorów użyjemy do realizacji wielosekcyjnego pola komutacyjnego. W pracy rozważono trójsekcyjne symetryczne...
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A robust design of a numerically demanding compact rat-race coupler
PublicationA fast and accurate design procedure of a computationally expensive microwave circuit has been presented step-by-step and experimentally validated on the basis of a compact rat-race coupler (RRC) comprising slow-wave resonant structures (SWRSs). The final compact RRC solution has been obtained by means of a sequential optimization scheme exploiting the implicit space mapping (ISM) algorithm. A well-suited surrogate optimization...
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Asymmetrical-Slot Antenna with Enhanced Gain for Dual-Band Applications
PublicationDual-band operation is an important feature of antennas to be applied in modern communication systems. Although high gain of radiators is rarely of concern in urban areas with densely located broadcasting stations, it becomes crucial for systems operating in more remote environments. In this work, a dual-band antenna with enhanced bandwidth is proposed. The structure consists of a driven element in the form of an asymmetrical radiator/slot...
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A framework for accelerated optimization of antennas using design database and initial parameter set estimation
PublicationThe purpose of this paper is to exploit a database of pre-existing designs to accelerate parametric optimization of antenna structures is investigated. Design/methodology/approach The usefulness of pre-existing designs for rapid design of antennas is investigated. The proposed approach exploits the database existing antenna base designs to determine a good starting point for structure optimization and its response sensitivities....
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Bandwidth-size design trade-offs for compact spline-parameterised patch couplers by means of electromagnetic-driven multi-objective optimisation
PublicationBroad bandwidth and small size are the key performance figures for contemporary microwave couplers. These requirements are conflicting, i.e. improvement of one generally leads to degradation of the other assuming fixed topology of the circuit at hand. From a designer's perspective, the knowledge about available design trade-offs is indispensable as it permits for tailoring the circuit for particular applications as well as comparing...
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A bisection‐based heuristic for rapid EM‐driven multiobjective design of compact impedance transformers
PublicationDesign of microwave structures is a multiobjective task where several conflicting requirements have to be considered at the same time. For contemporary circuits characterized by complex geometries, multiobjective optimization cannot be performed using standard population‐based algorithms due to high cost of electromagnetic (EM) evaluations. In this work, we propose a deterministic approach for fast EM‐driven multiobjective design...
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A design framework for rigorous constrained EM-driven optimization of miniaturized antennas with circular polarization
PublicationCompact radiators with circular polarization are important components of modern mobile communication systems. Their design is a challenging process which requires maintaining simultaneous control over several performance figures but also the structure size. In this work, a novel design framework for multi-stage constrained miniaturization of antennas with circular polarization is presented. The method involves sequential optimization...
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Current mechanisms of IGP routing - expectations and possibilities in terms of QoS constraints
PublicationOd mechanizmów rutingu oczekuje się nowych możliwości z chwilą wprowadzenia wymagań QoS. W tym kontekście aktualne techniki rutingu IGP nie oferuja rozwiązań określających ścieżki gwarantujące QoS. W pracy przedstawiono propozycję rozszerzenia OSPF, które umożliwia uwzględnienie ograniczeń wynikających z QoS, gwarantując jednocześnie usługi na żądanym poziomie. To rozszerzenie zawiera zarówno liniowe jak i nieliniowe metryki. Wartości...
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Protokół SIP i jego implementacja
PublicationW pracy została przedstawiona zrealizowana implementacja protokołu SIP dla potrzeb czteroportowej wersji Abonenckiego Terminala Kablowego 7410 firmy DGT z wykorzystaniem dostępnych otwartych kodów źródłowych. W referacie zawarto opis ATK, wykorzystane metody wytwarzania oprogramowania dla potrzeb ATK. Następnie przeprowadzono rozpoznanie możliwości implementacji protokołu SIP w ATK i opisano kryteria wymagań w stosunku do tego...
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Broker pasma jako elemnt dynamicznego sterowania siecią DiffServ
PublicationZasadniczym celem niniejszej pracy jest ustalenie kryteriów oraz porównania proponowanych w literaturze koncepcji BB. Opisana została funkcja BB w domenie oraz omówiona współpraca z brokerami sąsiednich domen DS. Przedstawiona została ogólna architektura funkcjonalna BB przeznaczona do realizacji funkcji sterujących domeną. Następnie zaprezentowane zostały modele centralnego oraz hierarchicznie rozproszonego brokera pasma. Dokonano...
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Analiza algorytmów rutingu wspierających QoS w DiffServ
PublicationW pracy podjęto tematykę związaną z opisem oraz analizą dostępnych algorytmów rutingu wspierających QoS dla specyficznej architektury sieci IP - DiffServ. Główną przyczyną jaka skłania do badania procedur rutingu QoS o wielu ograniczeniach (multi constrained routing) jest brak jak dotąd jednoznacznie sprecyzowanych, dokładnych metod pozwalających wyznaczyć drogi połączeniowe dla usług, dla których ma być gwarantowana jakość (QoS...
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Model ruchowy sygnalizacji w sieci pakietowej z protokołem SIP
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono koncepcję analizy ruchowej sygnalizacji protokołu SIP. Zwrócono uwagę na szczególne cechy protokołu SIP, które należy uwzględnić przy tworzeniu modelu ruchowego. Po przyjęciu pewnych założeń upraszczających zaproponowano model ruchowy składający się z szeregowo połączonych modeli M/G/1. Podano również wzory umożliwiające obliczenie jednego z ważniejszych parametrów QoS, którym jest średni czas przebywania...
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Wytwarzanie oprogramowania protokołu SIP dla urządzenia z systemem typu embedded w środowisku Linux
PublicationW pracy został zawarty opis procesu wytwarzania oprogramowania protokołu SIP dla potrzeb urządzenia z systemem typu embedded, którym był Abonencki Terminal Kablowy ATK DGT 7410. Na początku referatu przedstawiono obserwowane obecnie trendy rozwojowe w metodologii i sposobie wytwarzania oprogramowania wykorzystywanego w sieciach telekomunikacyjnych VoIP. Następnie przedstawiono krótki opis urządzenia ATK i podano uproszczony algorytm...
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Architektura DiffServ w środowisku Linux
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono problem realizacji mechanizmów obsługi dla domeny DiffServ w środowisku Linux. Następnie scharakteryzowano założenia do projektu i omówiono realizację modelu takiej domeny, na którym wykonano szereg badań parametrów jakości obsługi klas ruchu typu Expedited Forwarding (EF) i Best Effort (BE). Wyniki wykazały, że mechanizmy oferowane w środowisku Linux spełniają wymagania co do jakości dla obsługi tych klas...
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Koncepcja modelu do badnia wydajności domeny IP QoS
PublicationCelem artykułu jest przedstawienie koncepcji hierarchicznie rozproszonego brokera MBB (Multiple Bandwidth Broker) realizującego funkcje AC w oparciu o pomiary. Zaproponowane zostały przez autorów modele funkcjonalne brokera centralnego oraz brokera brzegowego. Autorzy zaproponowali także algorytm realizujący MBAC, zaimplementowany w brokerze brzegowym. Prezentowany model koncepcyjny umożliwia zwiększenie skalowalności DS oraz ograniczenie...
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Maksymalizacja zasięgu i przepustowości informacyjnejw systemach DWDM
PublicationW optycznej sieci transportowej OTN przesyłanie sygnałów w światłowodzie następuje z zastosowaniem zwielokrotnienia falowego DWDM. Przy przesyłaniu sygnałów optycznych na duże odległości istotne jest uzyskanie dużego zasięgu bez regeneracji 3R w kanałach falowych, jedynie z zastosowaniem wzmacniaczy optycznych EDFA, kompensujących tłumienie sygnału DWDM w światłowodzie. Równocześnie pożądane jest uzyskanie możliwie dużej sumarycznej...
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Zminiaturyzowane, planarne filtry pasmowo-przepustowe o nowej topologii
PublicationW referacie zaprezentowano proces miniaturyzacji filtru pasmowo-przepustowego, zbudowanego w oparciu o sprzężone linie mikropaskowe, polegający na zastosowaniu dwóch komplementarnych technik: (i) zmianie geometrii sprzężonych sekcji linii mikropaskowych za pomocą krzywych fraktalnych von Kocha drugiej iteracji w celu skrócenia zewnętrznych sekcji linii sprzężonych oraz zwiększeniu tłumienia w paśmie zaporowym dla częstotliwości...
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Szerokopasmowy, zminiaturyzowany, wielodrożny dzielnik mocy typu 1:6
PublicationW referacie zaprezentowano metodykę projektowania szerokopasmowego, wielodrożnego dzielnika mocy typu 1:6 wykonanego w technologii niesymetrycznych linii paskowych. Zaburzenie ciągłości metalizacji paska sygnałowego poprzez implementację struktur PBG (ang. Photonic Bandgap) umożliwiło osiągnięcie zarówno 15% miniaturyzacji, jak i poszerzenia pasma pracy do 141% dla częstotliwości f=4 [GHz]. Wyniki eksperymentu wykazujące dużą zgodność...
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Szyk antenowy z wykorzystaniem radiatorów o brzegu fraktalnym
PublicationW pracy zaprezentowano metodykę projektowania ośmioelementowego szyku antenowego w technologii niesymetrycznej linii paskowej z wykorzystaniem promienników o brzegu zmodyfikowanym krzywą fraktalną będącą krzyżem Sierpińskiego. Zastosowanie nowego kształtu łat pozwoliło na uzyskanie 26% miniaturyzacji szyku antenowego przy jednoczesnym poszerzeniu pasma pracy wraz ze zmniejszeniem odległości pomiędzy łatam. Wykazano także znikomy...
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Filtrujące struktury EBG w układzie zasilania planarnej anteny szczelinowej
PublicationW referacie zaprezentowano zminiaturyzowaną, dwuzakresową antenę szczelinową zasilaną poprzez linię koplanarną zawierającą filtrujące struktury EBG. Szerokopasmową antenę szczelinową o konwencjonalnej topografii zmodyfikowano umieszczając prostą komórkę EBG w układzie zasilania anteny, otrzymując w rezultacie dwa zakresy pracy struktury antenowej: 2.5 ÷ 5.3 GHz oraz 13.5 ÷ 16.3 GHz, przy współczynniku fali stojącej WFS≤2. Wyniki...
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Metodyka projektowania sprzęgacza łatowego z perforowaną metalizacją masy w oparciu o algorytm genetyczny
PublicationW referacie zaprezentowano metodologię projektowania zminiaturyzowanego sprzęgacza łatowego z perforacją metalizacji masy w postaci komórek DGS (ang. Defected Ground Structures). Proces projektowania oparto na zmodyfikowanym algorytmie genetycznym wykorzystującym środowisko Sonnet do pełnofalowych symulacji elektromagnetycznych przeprowadzanych w celu znalezienia quasi-optymalnej topografii obwodu. Zastosowanie omówionej procedury...
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Metodyka projektowania sprzęgacza łatowego z perforowaną metalizacją masy w oparciu o algorytm genetyczny
PublicationW referacie zaprezentowano metodologię projektowania zminiaturyzowanego sprzęgacza łatowego z perforowaną metalizacją masy. Proces projektowania oparty jest na zmodyfikowanym algorytmie genetycznym wykorzystującym środowisko Sonnet do pełnofalowych symulacji elektromagnetycznych przeprowadzanych w celu znalezienia optymalnej topografii projektowanego obwodu. Wyniki eksperymentalne i teoretyczne cechuje duża zbieżność, co dowodzi...
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Filtrujące struktury ebg w układzie zasilania planarnej anteny szczelinowej
PublicationW pracy zaprezentowano koncepcję miniaturyzacji systemu nadawczo/odbiorczego polegającą na wprowadzeniu filtrujących struktur EBG (ang. Electromagnetic BandGap) w torze zasilania anteny, dzięki czemu możliwa jest eliminacja dodatkowego komponentu filtrującego. Rozważono szerokopasmową antenę szczelinową o konwencjonalnej topografii, którą następnie zmodyfikowano poprzez umieszczenie w układzie zasilania prostej, pasmowo-zaporowej...
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Zminiaturyzowane, planarne filtry pasmowo-przepustowe o nowej topologii
PublicationW referacie zaprezentowano proces miniaturyzacji filtru pasmowo-przepustowego, zbudowanego w oparciu o sprzężone linie mikropaskowe, polegający na zastosowaniu dwóch komplementarnych technik: (i) zmianie geometrii sprzężonych sekcji linii mikropaskowych za pomocą krzywych fraktalnych w celu skrócenia odcinków linii sprzężonych oraz zwiększeniu tłumienia w paśmie zaporowym dla częstotliwości 2f0 oraz (ii) wprowadzeniu perforacji...
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Szerokopasmowy szyk antenowy wykorzystujący radiatory o brzegu fraktalnym
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono koncepcje szyku antenowego zbudowanego w technologii mikropaskowej, w oparciu o promienniki szczelinowe ze zmodyfikowanym kształtem brzegu. Modyfikacje brzegów szczeliny przeprowadzono wykorzystując krzywe fraktalne. Omówiono metodykę projektowania czteroelementowego szyku antenowego, którego radiatory posiadają krawędzie o kształcie fragmentu krzywej von Kocha (druga iteracja). Zaproponowano obwód zasilający...
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Compact antenna array comprising fractal-shaped microstripradiators
PublicationA design method of antenna array consisting of eight microstrip patches modified with Sierpinski fractal curves has been presented andexperimentally validated in this paper. Method proposed has enabled the achievement of considerable miniaturization of array length (26%),together with multi-band behavior of the antenna, which proves the attractiveness of presented design methodology and its ability to be implemented in more complex...
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Compact broadband multi-way 1:6 power divider
PublicationThis paper introduces a design flow of a microstrip multi-way 1:6 power divider incorporating photonic bandgap (PBG) structures. Themethod proposed has enabled the achievement of considerable miniaturization (15%) together with transmission characteristics enhancement(141% bandwidth). Measured results show significant similarity to theoretical characteristics, which proves the attractiveness of presented design methodology.
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Space-mapping-based design flow of miniaturized broadband matching transformer with perforated metallization
PublicationA fast design procedure of unconventional passive components has been presented and experimentally validated on the basis of a wideband microstrip four-section matching transformer (50:6 OHm). A classic impedance matching circuit has been miniaturized by means of compact microstrip resonant cells (CMRCs) leading to a considerable length reduction (34%) together with minor degradation in its performance. The spacemapping-based design...
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A new approach to a fast and accurate design of microwave circuits with complex topologies
PublicationA robust simulation-driven design methodology of microwave circuits with complex topologies has been presented. The general method elaborated is suitable for a wide class of N-port unconventional microwave circuits constructed as a deviation from classic design solutions. The key idea of the approach proposed lies in an iterative redesign of a conventional circuit by a sequential modification and optimisation of its atomic building...
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EM-Driven Multi-Objective Design of Impedance Transformers By Pareto Ranking Bisection Algorithm
PublicationIn the paper, the problem of fast multi-objective optimization of compact impedance matching transformers is addressed by utilizing a novel Pareto ranking bisection algorithm. It approximates the Pareto front by dividing line segments connecting the designs found in the previous iterations, and refining the obtained candidate solutions by means of poll-type search involving Pareto ranking. The final Pareto set is obtained using...
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Multi-objective optimization of compact UWB impedance matching transformers using Pareto front exploration and adjoint sensitivities
PublicationIn this paper, a technique for fast multi-objective optimization of impedance matching transformers has been presented. In our approach, a set of alternative designs that represent the best possible trade-offs between conflicting objectives (here, the maximum reflection level within a frequency band of interest and the circuit size) is identified by directly exploring the Pareto front. More specifically, the subsequent Pareto-optimal...
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Patch size setup and performance/cost trade-offs in multi-objective EM-driven antenna optimization using sequential domain patching
PublicationPurpose This paper aims to assess control parameter setup and its effect on computational cost and performance of deterministic procedures for multi-objective design optimization of expensive simulation models of antenna structures. Design/methodology/approach A deterministic algorithm for cost-efficient multi-objective optimization of antenna structures has been assessed. The algorithm constructs a patch connecting extreme Pareto-optimal...
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Multi-objective design of miniaturized impedance transformers by domain segmentation
PublicationFast multi-objective design optimization of compact microstrip impedance transformers is discussed. Our approach exploits approximation models constructed using sampled coarse- mesh EM simulation data in a partitioned design space and response correction techniques for design refinement. Demonstra
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Multi-objective optimization for assessment of topological modification in UWB antennas
PublicationThis paper addresses an issue of systematic and rigorous assessment of effects of topological modifications on the performance of compact UWB antennas. Application of fast surrogate-assisted multi-objective optimization procedures allows us for obtaining, in a practically acceptable timeframe, a set of designs representing the best possible trade-offs between conflicting objectives (here, antenna size minimization and reduction...
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Pareto Ranking Bisection Algorithm for EM-Driven Multi-Objective Design of Antennas in Highly-Dimensional Parameter Spaces
PublicationA deterministic technique for fast surrogate-assisted multi-objective design optimization of antennas in highly-dimensional parameters spaces has been discussed. In this two-stage approach, the initial approximation of the Pareto set representing the best compromise between conflicting objectives is obtained using a bisection algorithm which finds new Pareto-optimal designs by dividing the line segments interconnecting previously...
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Multi-Objective Design Optimization of Compact Quasi-Isotropic Dielectric Resonator Antenna
PublicationMulti-objective optimization of a quasi-isotropic dielectric resonator antenna (DRA) is presented. Utilization of variable-fidelity electromagnetic (EM) DRA models, response surface approximations, and response correction techniques, allows us to obtain—at a low computational cost—a set of alternative antenna designs representing the best possible trade-offs between three conflicting objectives: antenna size, its reflection response,...
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Fast Multi-Objective Antenna Optimization Using Sequential Patching and Variable-Fidelity EM Models
PublicationIn this work, a technique for fast multi-objective design optimization of antenna structures is presented. In our approach, the initial approximation of the Pareto set representing the best possible trade-offs between conflicting design objectives is obtained by means of sequential patching of the design space. The latter is a stencil-based search that aims at creating a path that connects the extreme Pareto-optimal designs (obtained...
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Rotational Design Space Reduction for Cost-Efficient Multi-Objective Antenna Optimization
PublicationCost-efficient multi-objective design of antenna structures is presented. Our approach is based on design space reduction algorithm using auxiliary single-objective optimization runs and coordinate system rotation. The initial set of Pareto-optimal solutions is obtained by optimizing a response surface approximation model established in the reduced space using coarse-discretization EM simulation data. The optimization engine is...
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On low-fidelity models for variable-fidelity simulation-driven design optimization of compact wideband antennas
PublicationThe paper addresses simulation-driven design optimization of compact antennas involving variable-fidelity electromagnetic (EM) simulation models. Comprehensive investigations are carried out concerning selection of the coarse model discretization density. The effects of the low-fidelity model setup on the reliability and computational complexity of the optimization process are determined using a benchmark set of three ultra-wideband...
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Three-objective antenna optimization by means of kriging surrogates and domain segmentation
PublicationIn this paper, an optimization framework for multi-objective design of antenna structures is discussed which exploits data-driven surrogates, a multi-objective evolutionary algorithm, response correction techniques for design refinement, as well as generalized domain segmentation. The last mechanism is introduced to constrain the design space region subjected to sampling, which permits reduction of the number of training data samples...
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A novel microstrip dual-layer rat-race coupler with compact size and enhanced bandwidth
PublicationMicrowave hybrid couplers are crucial components of mixers, phase shifters, amplifiers and other high-frequency systems. Conventional couplers are characterized by large size which limits their usefulness in modern applications. In this work, a novel compact rat-race coupler with enhanced bandwidth has been proposed. The structure consists of six compact microstrip resonant cells. It is implemented on two separate layers which permits...
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Explicit Size-Reduction-Oriented Design of a Compact Microstrip Rat-Race Coupler Using Surrogate-Based Optimization Methods
PublicationIn this paper, an explicit size reduction of a compact rat-race coupler implemented in a microstrip technology is considered. The coupler circuit features a simple topology with a densely arranged layout that exploits a combination of high- and low-impedance transmission line sections. All relevant dimensions of the structure are simultaneously optimized in order to explicitly reduce the coupler size while maintaining equal power...
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Size reduction of ultra-wideband antennas with efficiency and matching constraints
PublicationAntenna design is a multifaceted task that involves handling of various performance figures concerning both electrical performance of the structure as well as its geometry. Simultaneous control of several objectives through rigorous optimization is very challenging and virtually impossible through conventional approaches such as parameter sweeping. In this work, we investigate size reduction of ultra‐wideband antenna structures...
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Inverse surrogate models for fast geometry scaling of miniaturized dual-band couplers
PublicationRe-design of microwave structures for various sets of performance specifications is a challenging task, particularly for compact components where considerable electromagnetic (EM) cross-couplings make the relationships between geometry parameters and the structure responses complex. Here, we address geometry scaling of miniaturized dual-band couplers by means of inverse surrogate modeling. Our approach allows for fast estimation...
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Cost-efficient simulation-driven design of compact impedance matching transformers
PublicationIn this paper, an algorithmic framework for cost-efficient design optimization of miniaturized impedance matching transformers has been presented. Our approach exploits a bottom-up design that involves translating the overall design specifications for the circuit at hand to its elementary building blocks (here, compact microstrip resonant cells, CMRCs), as well as fast surrogate-assisted optimization of the cells followed by simulation-based...
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Multi-objective optimization of microwave couplers using corrected domain patching
PublicationPractical design of microwave components and circuits is a compromise between various, often conflicting objectives. In case of compact structures, the trade-offs are typically concerned with the circuit size and its electrical performance. Comprehensive information about the best possible trade-offs can be obtained by means of multi-objective optimization. In this paper, we propose a computationally efficient technique for identifying...
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Patch size setup and performance/cost trade-offs in multi-objective antenna optimization using domain patching technique
PublicationA numerical study concerning multi-objective optimization of antenna structures using sequential domain patching (SDP) technique has been presented. We investigate the effect of various setups of the patch size on the operation of the SDP algorithm and possible trade-offs concerning the quality of the Pareto set found by SDP and the computational cost of the optimization process. Our considerations are illustrated using a UWB monopole...
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Response features for fast EM-driven design of miniaturized impedance matching transformers
PublicationA framework for low-cost EM-driven design optimization of compact impedance matching transformers is presented. Our technique is based on a bottom-up design where design requirements for the transformer circuit are translated into specifications for its building blocks. These elementary cells are optimized using response features. Subsequently, the entire circuit is fine-tuned using local response surface approximation models and...
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Rapid multi-objective design optimization of miniaturized impedance transformer by Pareto front exploration
PublicationFast multi-objective optimization of compact impedance transformer is discussed. A set of alternative designs representing possible trade-offs between conflicting design criteria, i.e., electrical performance (here, wideband matching) and the structure size, is obtained through Pareto front exploration by means of surrogate-assisted methods.
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Expedited two-objective dimension scaling of compact microwave passives using surrogate models
PublicationGeometry scaling of compact microwave structures is a challenging problem because of complex relationships between the physical dimensions and electrical characteristics, mostly caused by considerable cross-couplings in densely arranged layouts. Here, a procedure for expedited dimension scaling of compact microwave couplers with respect to two independent criteria has been presented. Our approach involves inverse surrogate models...
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Cost-efficient multi-objective design optimization of antennas in highly-dimensional parameter spaces
PublicationMulti-objective optimization of antenna structures in highly-dimensional parameter spaces is investigated. For expedited design, variable-fidelity EM simulations and domain patching algorithm are utilized. The results obtained for a monopole antenna with 13 geometry parameters are compared with surrogate-assisted optimization involving response surface approximation modeling.
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Novel structure and design of compact UWB slot antenna
PublicationIn this paper, a novel structure of a compact UWB slot antenna is presented along with a simulation-driven design optimization algorithm for adjusting geometry parameters of the device. Our primary objective is to obtain small footprint of the structure while maintaining its acceptable electrical performance. It is achieved by introducing sufficiently large number of geometry degrees of freedom, including increased number of parameterized...
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Design space reduction and variable-fidelity EM simulations for feasible Pareto optimization of antennas
PublicationA computationally efficient procedure for multi-objective optimization of antenna structures is presented. In our approach, a response surface approximation (RSA) model created from sampled coarse-discretization EM antenna simulations is utilized to yield an initial set of Pareto-optimal designs using a multi-objective evolutionary algorithm. The final Pareto front representation for the high-fidelity model is obtained using surrogate-based...
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Design of microstrip antenna subarrays: a simulation-driven surrogate-based approach
PublicationA methodology for computationally efficient simulation-driven design of microstrip antenna subarrays is presented. Our approach takes into account the effect of the feed (here, a corporate network) on the subarray side-lobe level and allows adjustment of both radiation and reflection responses of the structure under design within a single automated process. This process is realized as surrogate-based optimization that produces...
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A CMRC-based compact rat-race coupler with harmonic suppression
PublicationIn this paper, an eective miniaturization technique exploiting compact microstrip resonant cells has been discussed and experimentally validated on the basis of a 3-dB microstrip rat-race coupler. The application of the method proposed has resulted in 91 % circuit area reduction in comparison to a conventional rat-race coupler. Experimental results show good agreement with theoretical characteristics, as well as an additional eect,...
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Low-Cost Multi-Objective Optimization Yagi-Uda Antenna in Multi-Dimensional Parameter Space
PublicationA surrogate-based technique for fast multi-objective optimization of a multi-parameter planar Yagi-Uda antenna structure is presented. The proposed method utilizes response surface approximation (RSA) models constructed using training samples obtained from evaluation of the low-fidelity antenna model. Utilization of the RSA models allowsfor fast determination of the best possible trade-offs between conflicting objectives in multi-objective...
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Expedited EM-driven multi-objective antenna design in highly-dimensional parameter spaces
PublicationA technique for low-cost multi-objective optimization of antennas in highly-dimensional parameter spaces is presented. The optimization procedure is expedited by exploiting fast surrogate models, including coarse-discretization EM antenna simulations and response surface approximations (RSA). The latter is utilized to yield an initial set of Pareto non-dominated designs which are further refined using response correction methods....
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Design Space Reduction for Expedited Multi-Objective Design Optimization of Antennas in Highly-Dimensional Spaces
PublicationA surrogate-based technique for efficient multi-objective antenna optimization is discussed. Our approach exploits response surface approximation (RSA) model constructed from low-fidelity antenna model data (here, obtained through coarse-discretization electromagnetic simulations). The RSA model enables fast determination of the best available trade-offs between conflicting design goals. The cost of RSA model construction for multi-parameter...
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Low-cost EM-Simulation-based Multi-objective Design Optimization of Miniaturized Microwave Structures
PublicationIn this work, a simple yet reliable technique for fast multi-objective design optimization of miniaturized microwave structures is discussed. The proposed methodology is based on point-by-point identification of a Pareto-optimal set of designs representing the best possible trade-offs between conflicting objectives such as electrical performance parameters as well as the size of the structure of interest. For the sake of computational...
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Trawl-Door Shape Optimization with 3D CFD Models and Local Surrogates
PublicationDesign and optimization of trawl-doors are key factors in minimizing the fuel consumption of fishing vessels. This paper discusses optimization of the trawl-door shapes using high-fidelity 3D computational fluid dynamic (CFD) models. The accurate 3D CFD models are computationally expensive and, therefore, the direct use of traditional optimization algorithms, which often require a large number of evaluations, may be prohibitive....
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Novel Structure and EM-Driven Design of Small UWB Monopole Antenna
PublicationA novel structure of a small UWB monopole antenna is presented. In our approach, a compact size is achieved by means of a meander line for current path enlargement as well as the two parameterized slits that introduce additional degrees of freedom helping to ensure good impedance matching. The antenna design is carried out using surrogate-based optimization involving variable-fidelity EM simulations. This allows us to simultaneously...
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EM-Driven Multi-Objective Optimization of Antenna Structures in Multi-Dimensional Design Spaces
PublicationFeasible multi-objective optimization of antenna structures is presented. An initial set of Pareto optimal solutions is found using a multi-objective evolutionary algorithm (MOEA) working with a fast surrogate antenna model obtained by kriging interpolation of coarse-discretization EM simulation data. To make the surrogate construction computationally feasible in multi-dimensional design space, the space subset containing non-dominated...
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A Concept and Design Optimization of Compact Planar UWB Monopole Antenna
PublicationA novel structure concept of a compact UWB monopole antenna is introduced together with a low-cost design optimization procedure. Reduced footprint is achieved by introduction of a protruded ground plane for current path increase and a matching transformer to ensure wideband impedance matching. All geometrical parameters of the structure are optimized simultaneously by means of surrogate based optimization involving variable-fidelity...
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Small Antenna Design Using Surrogate-Based Optimization
PublicationIn this work, design of small antennas using efficient numerical optimization is investigated. We exploit variable-fidelity electromagnetic (EM) simulations and the adaptively adjusted design specifications (AADS) technique. Combination of these methods allows us to simultaneously adjust multiple geometry parameters of the antenna structure of interest in a computationally feasible manner, leading to substantial reduction of the...
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Fast Multi-Objective Optimization of Narrow-Band Antennas Using RSA Models and Design Space Reduction
PublicationComputationally efficient technique for multi-objective design optimization of narrow-band antennas is presented. In our approach, the corrected low-fidelity antenna model (obtained through coarse-discretization EM simulations) is enhanced using frequency scaling and response correction, sampled, and utilized to obtain a fast response surface approximation (RSA) antenna surrogate. The RSA model is constructed in the reduced design space....
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The Way One Defines Specification Matters: On the Performance Criteria for Efficient Antenna Optimization in Aggregated Bi-Objective Setups
PublicationDesign of antenna structures for real-world applications is a challenging task that often involves addressing multiple design requirements at a time. Popular solution approaches to this class of problems include utilization of composite objectives. Although configuration of such functions has a significant effect on the cost and performance of the optimization, their specific structure is normally determined based on engineering...
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Filtering EBG Structures Implemented in Coplanar Waveguide Feedline of Planar Slot Antenna
PublicationA novel compact dual-band slot antenna fed by a coplanar waveguide (CPW) incorporating electromagnetic band gap (EBG) structures has been proposed. At first, a classic wideband slot antenna fed by a CPW, dedicated to work in 2 ÷ 18 GHz band, has been designed. Subsequently, by adding simple EBG filtering structures into a CPW feedline, a dual-band performance ranging from 2.5 to 5.3 GHz and from 13.5 to 16.3 GHz, with the voltage...
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Fast multi-criterial statistical analysis and design optimization of compact microwave couplers
Publication—A rapid statistical analysis and yield estimation of compact microwave couplers involving multiple performance parameters has been presented. The analysis is realized using a fast surrogate model representing appropriate characteristic points of the coupler response. Because of less nonlinear dependence of the characteristic points on the structure geometry (compared to the original response, i.e., S-parameters vs. frequency),...
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Design optimization of novel compact circular polarization antenna
PublicationThe paper describes a structure and a design optimization procedure of a miniaturized circular polarization antenna with elliptical ground plane slots and feed line with stepped-impedance stubs. Constrained optimization of all antenna parameters is executed in order to explicitly reduce the antenna size while maintaining required impedance axial ratio bandwidth of 5 GHz to 7 GHz at the same time. The size of the optimized antenna...
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Low-cost multiband compact branch-line coupler design using response features and automated EM model fidelity adjustment
PublicationDesign closure of compact microwave components is a challenging problem because of significant electromagnetic (EM) cross-couplings in densely arranged layouts. A separate issue is a large number of designable parameters resulting from replacement of conventional transmission line sections by compact microstrip resonant cells. This increases complexity of the design optimization problem and requires employment of expensive high-fidelity...
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Size-Reduction-Oriented Design of Compact CPW-Fed UWB Monopole Antenna
PublicationA structure and design optimization of compact CPW-fed UWB monopole antenna is presented. Explicit size reduction through constrained numerical optimization of all relevant geometry parameters of the structure leads to a very small footprint of only 321 mm2. At the same time, a very wide antenna bandwidth is achieved from 3.1 GHz to 17 GHz.
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Local-Global Space Mapping for Rapid EM-Driven Design of Compact RF Structures
PublicationIn this work, we introduce a robust and efficient technique for rapid design of compact RF circuits. Our approach exploits two-level space mapping (SM) correction of an equivalent circuit model of the structure under design. The first SM layer (local correction) is utilized to ensure good matching between the equivalent circuit and the electromagnetic model at the component level. On the other hand, the global correction allows...
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Computationally Efficient Multi-Objective Optimization of and Experimental Validation of Yagi-Uda Antenna
PublicationIn this paper, computationally efficient multi-objective optimization of antenna structures is discussed. As a design case, we consider a multi-parameter planar Yagi-Uda antenna structure, featuring a driven element, three directors, and a feeding structure. Direct optimization of the high-fidelity electromagnetic (EM) antenna model is prohibitive in computational terms. Instead, our design methodology exploits response surface...
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Optimization of the Hardware Layer for IoT Systems using a Trust Region Method with Adaptive Forward Finite Differences
PublicationTrust-region (TR) algorithms represent a popular class of local optimization methods. Owing to straightforward setup and low computational cost, TR routines based on linear models determined using forward finite differences (FD) are often utilized for performance tuning of microwave and antenna components incorporated within the Internet of Things systems. Despite usefulness for design of complex structures, performance of TR methods...
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Design and Optimization of a Compact Planar Radiator for UWB Applications and Beyond
PublicationA compact monopole antenna for ultra-wideband (UWB) and beyond applications has been proposed. The radiator is based on the monopole topology. The super-wideband behavior has been achieved using a combination of spline-based modifications applied to the driven element, as well as utilization of a tapered feed and a slot-modified ground plane. The electrical performance of the structure has been tuned using a numerical optimization...
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A mechanistically approached review upon assorted cell lines stimulated by athermal electromagnetic irradiation
PublicationThe probable influence of electromagnetic irradiation on cancer treatment has been deduced from the interaction of artificial electromagnetic emissions with biological organisms. Nonetheless, the suspected health effects induced by electromagnetic-based technology imply that such a treatment may contaminate the adjacent healthy cells. Thus, gaining mechanistic insights into the problem is required to avoid athermal health hazards....
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Breast MRI segmentation by deep learning: key gaps and challenges
PublicationBreast MRI segmentation plays a vital role in early diagnosis and treatment planning of breast anomalies. Convolutional neural networks with deep learning have indicated promise in automating this process, but significant gaps and challenges remain to address. This PubMed-based review provides a comprehensive literature overview of the latest deep learning models used for breast segmentation. The article categorizes the literature...
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Fast tolerance-aware design optimization of miniaturized microstrip couplers using variable-fidelity EM simulations and re-sponse features
PublicationManufacturing tolerances and other types of uncertainties may considerably affect operation and performance of microwave components and systems. Quantification of these effects is therefore an important part of the design process. It is even more important to obtain designs whose sensitivity to parameter deviations is reduced as much as possible. All of these require statistical analysis carried out at the level of electromagnetic...
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Accelerated Re-Design of Antenna Structures Using Sensitivity-Based Inverse Surrogates
PublicationThe paper proposes a novel framework for accelerated re-design (dimension scaling) of antenna structures using inverse surrogates. The major contribution of the work is a sensitivity-based model identification procedure, which permits a significant reduction of the number of reference designs required to render the surrogate. Rigorous formulation of the approach is supplemented by its comprehensive numerical validation using a...
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Reliable low-cost surrogate modeling and design optimisation of antennas using implicit space mapping with substrate segmentation
PublicationAbstract: In this work, a reliable methodology for fast simulation-driven design optimisation of antenna structures is proposed. The authors’ approach exploits implicit space mapping (ISM) technology. To adopt it for handling antenna structures, they introduce substrate segmentation with separate dielectric permittivity value assigned for each segment as ISM preassigned parameters. At the same time, the coarse model for space mapping...
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Comprehensive dimension scaling of multi-band antennas for operating frequencies and substrate parameters
PublicationIn this paper, low-cost and comprehensive redesign of multi-band antennas with respect to the operating frequencies and material parameters of the substrate is presented. Our approach exploits an inverse surrogate model identified based on a set of reference designs optimized at the level of coarse-discretization EM simulations of the antenna at hand. An iterative correction procedure is also implemented to account for the initial...
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Topological modifications for performance improvement and size reduction of wideband antenna structures
PublicationCompact antennas belong to the key components of modern communication systems. Their miniaturization is often achieved by introducing appropriate topological changes such as simple ground plane slots or tapered feeds. More sophisticated modifications are rarely considered in the literature because they normally lead to significant increase of the number of tunable parameters, which makes the antenna design process more challenging....
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Rapid surrogate-assisted statistical analysis of compact microstrip couplers
PublicationIn this paper, a technique for low-cost statistical analysis and yield estimation of compact microwave couplers has been presented. The analysis is executed at the level of a fast surrogate model representing selected characteristic points of the coupler response that are critical to determine satisfaction/violation of the prescribed design specifications. Because of less nonlinear dependence of the characteristic points on geometry...
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Fast geometry scaling of UWB band-notch antennas
PublicationImplementation of band-notch capability plays an important role in the design of ultra-wideband (UWB) antennas. At the same time, appropriate sizing of antenna geometry parameters in order to precisely allocate the notch at the required frequency as well as to ensure sufficient reflection level is quite challenging and has to be based—for reliability reasons—on full-wave electromagnetic (EM) simulations of the structure. In this...
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Atomistic Surrogate-Based Optimization for Simulation-Driven Design of Computationally Expensive Microwave Circuits with Compact Footprints
PublicationA robust simulation-driven design methodology for computationally expensive microwave circuits with compact footprints has been presented. The general method introduced in this chapter is suitable for a wide class of N-port un-conventional microwave circuits constructed as a deviation from classic design solutions. Conventional electromagnetic (EM) simulation-driven design routines are generally prohibitive when applied to numerically...
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Constrained optimization for generating gain-bandwidth design trade-offs of wideband unidirectional antennas
PublicationBroadband unidirectional antennas realised in microstrip technology find applications in many wireless communication systems. One of their design challenges is the necessity of handling multiple performance figures which is difficult when using traditional design methods, largely based on parameter sweeping. This work presents a simple optimisation-based framework that permits generation of gain-bandwidth trade-off designs for...
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Fast geometry scaling of miniaturized microwave couplers with power split correction
PublicationRedesigning a microwave circuit for various operating conditions is a practically important yet challenging problem. The purpose of this article is development and presentation of a technique for fast geometry scaling of miniaturized microwave couplers with respect to operating frequency. Our approach exploits an inverse surrogate model constructed using several reference designs that are optimized for a set of operating frequencies...
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Computationally efficient two-objective optimization of compact microwave couplers through corrected domain patching
PublicationFinding an acceptable compromise between various objectives is a necessity in the design of contemporary microwave components and circuits. A primary reason is that most objectives are at least partially conflicting. For compact microwave structures, the design trade-offs are normally related to the circuit size and its electrical performance. In order to obtain comprehensive information about the best possible trade-offs, multi-objective...