Title :
Proposal of a Multilayer Shield Design Using Genetic Algorithm
Author :
Souza, Ricardo C. ; Fontgalland, Glauco ; de Melo, Marcos A Barbosa ; Freire, Raimundo C S ; Vasconcelos, Ricardo Barros
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Campina Grande Univ.
Abstract :
In this paper, genetic algorithms were used in order to synthesize dielectric multilayer shields with symmetric structures and plane interfaces considering TEM waves with normal and oblique incidences. The genetic algorithm optimization objective is to obtain each layer thickness to get a suitable filter response related to scattering parameters. The implemented algorithm codes were created in Matlab software in a very flexible manner to permit the designer specifies algorithm parameters and physical characteristics of the structure considered. Results and analysis of the algorithm configuration and efficiency are shown. Comparison with another optimization method and frequency response variance with the number of layers and incidence angles are also presented
Keywords :
S-parameters; dielectric materials; electromagnetic shielding; genetic algorithms; multilayers; Matlab software; TEM waves; algorithm codes; dielectric multilayer shields; filter response; frequency response variance; genetic algorithm optimization; multilayer shield design; plane interfaces; scattering parameters; symmetric structures; Algorithm design and analysis; Dielectrics; Filters; Frequency response; Genetic algorithms; Nonhomogeneous media; Optimization methods; Proposals; Scattering parameters; Software algorithms; Filters; genetic algorithms; multilayer; scattering parameters;
Conference_Titel :
Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, 2005. IMTC 2005. Proceedings of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
Ottawa, Ont.
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8879-8
DOI :
10.1109/IMTC.2005.1604587