This practical course on RF Antenna Design takes learners from core theory through simulation workflows to real-world implementation aspects. You'll learn how antenna performance metrics (gain, bandwidth, efficiency, radiation patterns) relate to design choices, use the Smith chart and impedance-matching techniques, and run/interpret EM simulations to validate designs. Hands-on demos show a modern digital design chain (model → simulate → read results → optimize), and cover measurement considerations, enclosure/body effects, and common pitfalls. By blending conceptual ideas with applied labs and free/open tools, the course equips engineers to produce and analyze antennas for real applications.
RF/Microwave Design - Antenna Design
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Intermediate level
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4 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Evaluate antenna performance using standard metrics and interpret radiation patterns.
Build EM simulations and confidently extract and analyze simulation outputs.
Design basic impedance matching and optimization solutions, and diagnose common real-world issues.
Skills you'll gain
- Wireless Networks
- Engineering Design Process
- Simulation and Simulation Software
- Electronics
- Communication Systems
- electromagnetics
- Radiation Protection
- Electrical Engineering
- Telecommunications
- Electronics Engineering
- Workflow Management
- Prototyping
- Business Workflow Analysis
- Technical Design
- Digital Communications
- Network Troubleshooting
- Simulations
- Verification And Validation
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January 2026
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There are 3 modules in this course
This module introduces the core principles behind antenna operation, including radiation mechanisms, impedance, polarization, and bandwidth. Learners will understand how antennas convert electrical signals into electromagnetic waves and how key parameters describe their performance. The content provides the theoretical foundation needed for effective antenna design. By the end, learners will be able to interpret fundamental antenna characteristics and prepare for practical design tasks.
What's included
4 videos2 readings1 peer review
This module focuses on the complete design workflow, from defining antenna requirements to building and simulating models. Learners will explore how to evaluate performance using parameters such as S11, gain, efficiency, and VSWR, and how to optimize designs based on simulation results. It also covers typical challenges encountered in EM modeling and how to address them early in the process. By the end, learners will be able to design and simulate antennas that meet defined performance targets.
What's included
3 videos1 reading1 peer review
This module examines how real-world conditions, such as device enclosures, surrounding components, and materials, affect antenna performance. Learners will see how these factors change resonant frequency, efficiency, and radiation patterns, and how to adapt designs accordingly. The module also covers practical validation steps, including measurement and comparison with simulation results. By the end, learners will know how to adjust and verify antenna designs for final implementation.
What's included
4 videos1 reading1 assignment2 peer reviews
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