Analysis of Electromagnetic Field Radiation from a Rectangular Cavity-Backed Slot Antenna Using ADI-FDTD Method

Abstract

In this paper, a rectangular Cavity Backed Slot Antenna (CBSA) Model excited by a probe is investigated. The analysis is carried out using the Alternating Direction Implicit - Finite Difference Time Domain (ADI-FDTD) Method which is applied to investigate its characteristics in terms of radiation patterns and power. This is because the method is capable of providing a more accurate definition of the electromagnetic fields within the rectangular apertures, while eliminating the Courant-Friedrich-Levy (CFL) stability condition which is present in the regular Finite Difference Time Domain (FDTD) method. A cavity-backed slot antenna structure with dimensions of 14cm×22cm×30cm is analyzed with the slot and aperture measurements done at 3GHz. Results showing current distribution on the material surrounding the apertures are presented and a discussion on the physical aspects of the aperture radiation phenomenon is also presented.