Optimization of the Matching Network for using Genetic Algorithm

Microstrip-like antenna (MLA) which was developed nearly a decade ago, is a powerful radiating element. The primary challenge in designing a MLA is to provide an optimized matching network such that the overall input reflection is kept as low as possible within the required bandwidth. In this paper, the necessity and procedure of applying genetic algorithm to MLA problems has been presented. Comparison with the existing literature shows good agreement in the overall input reflection.