@conference {09_EuCAP_Corcoles, title = {Array design for different SLL and null directions with an interior-point optimization method from the generalized-scattering-matrix and spherical modes}, booktitle = {Antennas and Propagation, 2009. EuCAP 2009. 3rd European Conference on}, year = {2009}, month = {March}, pages = {1381-1385}, abstract = {This paper presents a pattern synthesis technique for arbitrary planar arrays which can be characterized in terms of a generalized-scattering-matrix (GSM) and whose radiated field can be expressed as a spherical mode expansion (SME). The procedure yields the complex-valued excitations needed to achieve a pattern which fulfils the requirements of different sidelobe levels in different regions and several prescribed field nulls with a maximum directive gain. The formulation is based on matrix-valued functions which are computed from the GSM and the SME, so all interelement coupling effects coming from complex radiating structures used as array elements are inherently taken into account. To solve the resulting nonlinear optimization problem, a primal-dual interior-point filtering method specifically adapted to this formulation is developed. Numerical results are presented for arrays of microstrip patch antennas and dielectric resonator antennas.}, keywords = {antenna pattern, antenna radiation patterns, antenna sidelobe level, dielectric resonator antenna, dielectric resonator antennas, electromagnetic coupling, Filtering, filtering theory, generalized scattering matrix, generalized-scattering-matrix, GSM, Hessian matrices, interelement coupling effect, interior-point optimization method, Jacobian matrices, microstrip antenna arrays, Microstrip antennas, microstrip patch antenna, Microstrip resonators, nonlinear optimization, optimisation, Optimization methods, pattern synthesis technique, planar antenna array, planar antenna arrays, Planar arrays, primal-dual interior-point filtering method, Resonator filters, S-matrix theory, spherical, spherical mode expansion, Transmission line matrix methods, wave expansion}, url = {http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=\&arnumber=5067872}, author = {J C{\'o}rcoles and Gonz{\'a}lez, M A and Rubio, J and Zapata, J} } @article {09_TAP_Corcoles_MultiobjectiveOptimization, title = {Multiobjective Optimization of Real and Coupled Antenna Array Excitations via Primal-Dual, Interior Point Filter Method From Spherical Mode Expansions}, journal = {IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation}, volume = {57}, number = {1}, year = {2009}, month = {Jan}, pages = {110-121}, keywords = {antenna array, Antenna arrays, Apertures, dielectric resonator antennas, Filters, generalized scattering matrix, Hessian matrices, Jacobian matrices, Lighting, matrix-valued functions, maximum crosspolar level, microstrip antenna arrays, Microstrip antennas, microstrip patch array, minimum aperture illumination efficiency, multiobjective optimization, optimisation, Optimization methods, planar antenna arrays, planar array excitations, Planar arrays, primal-dual interior point method, spherical mode expansions, spherical wave expansion, Transmission line matrix methods}, issn = {0018-926X}, doi = {10.1109/TAP.2008.2009727}, url = {http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=\&arnumber=4797974}, author = {J C{\'o}rcoles and Gonz{\'a}lez, M A and Rubio, J} } @conference {05_IMS_FahmiRuiz-CruzZakiEtAl_LTCCwide-bandcanonical, title = {LTCC wide-band canonical ridge waveguide filters}, booktitle = {2005 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Digest}, year = {2005}, month = {June}, pages = {249-252}, abstract = {A canonical LTCC ridge waveguide filter for wide-band application is proposed. A new coupling scheme is employed to achieve the values of the cross couplings needed to increase the bandwidth. The change of the realization of the coupling sections from rectangular to narrow ridge waveguide is shown to eliminate detrimental undesired cross coupling. To validate the concept, rigorous mode matching method is used for full-wave analysis and optimization of a six pole filter. The response is verified with another numerical method, and a prototype is constructed for testing.}, keywords = {canonical ridge waveguide filters, ceramic packaging, coupling scheme, coupling sections, full-wave analysis, mode matching, mode matching method, narrow ridge waveguide, optimisation, ridge waveguides, six pole filter, waveguide filters LTCC, wide-band filters}, issn = {01490-645X}, doi = {10.1109/MWSYM.2005.1516572}, url = {http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/iel5/10171/32491/01516572.pdf?tp=\&isnumber=\&arnumber=1516572}, author = {Fahmi, M M and J A Ruiz-Cruz and Zaki, K A and Piloto, A J} } @conference {05_IMS_Ruiz-CruzZakiMontejo-GaraiEtAl_Rectangularwaveguideelliptic, title = {Rectangular waveguide elliptic filters with capacitive and inductive irises and integrated coaxial excitation}, booktitle = {2005 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Digest}, year = {2005}, month = {June}, pages = {269-272}, abstract = {CAD of rectangular waveguide filters with elliptic responses is described. The configuration uses capacitive and inductive irises in order to achieve the different coupling signs required to synthesize finite transmission zeros in the rejection bands. The input and output ports are realized by a coaxial probe that directly excites the input/output cavities. The analysis is done by the efficient mode-matching method, in order to allow a final full-wave optimization taking into account all the higher order mode interactions. The CAD results are verified with the HFSS and a filter was manufactured for testing.}, keywords = {band-stop filters, capacitive iris, circuit CAD, coaxial probe, coaxial waveguides, elliptic filters, finite transmission zeros, full-wave optimization, higher order mode interactions, inductive iris, input ports, integrated coaxial excitation, mode matching, mode-matching method, optimisation, output ports, rectangular waveguide filter, rectangular waveguides, rejection bands, waveguide filters CAD}, issn = {01490-645X}, doi = {10.1109/MWSYM.2005.1516577}, url = {http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/iel5/10171/32491/01516577.pdf?tp=\&isnumber=\&arnumber=1516577}, author = {J A Ruiz-Cruz and Zaki, K A and Montejo-Garai, J R and Rebollar, J M} } @conference {05_IMS_Ruiz-CruzZhangZakiEtAl_Ridgewaveguidebranch-line, title = {Ridge waveguide branch-line directional couplers for wideband applications and LTCC technology}, booktitle = {2005 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Digest}, year = {2005}, month = {June}, pages = {1219-1222}, abstract = {A new branch-line directional coupler is proposed for achieving wide bandwidth. The device is implemented in ridge waveguide to exploit its wide monomode band. It can be physically realized either in empty ridge waveguide or in LTCC for integration in a chip module. Two prototypes of two and five branches are designed following a systematic procedure. An appropriate equivalent circuit provides initial dimensions and the desired optimum response is obtained by means of a final full-wave optimization based on the rigorous and efficient mode-matching method. The results are verified with the finite element method of the HFSS software and a prototype will be manufactured for testing}, keywords = {branch-line directional couplers, chip module integration, directional couplers, equivalent circuits, finite element analysis, finite element method, full-wave optimization, mode matching, mode-matching method, optimisation, ridge waveguides, ridge waveguidesLTCC technology, wide monomode band}, issn = {01490-645X}, doi = {10.1109/MWSYM.2005.1516896}, url = {http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/iel5/10171/32491/01516896.pdf?tp=\&isnumber=\&arnumber=1516896}, author = {J A Ruiz-Cruz and Zhang, Y and Zaki, K A and Piloto, A J and Rebollar, J M} }