This paper deals with high frequency analysis of spiral inductors, used in microelectronics circuits, to optimize their configuration. Software developed, designed, and implemented by the authors for nano and micrometre spiral inductor high frequency analysis, named ABSIF, is presented in this paper. ABSIF determines the inductance, quality factor, and electrical parameters for square, hexagonal, octagonal, and circular spiral inductors and their configuration optimization for energy efficiency. ABSIF is a good tool for spiral inductor design optimization in high frequency applications and takes into account the imposed technological limits and/or the designers’ constraints. A set of spiral inductors are considered and analysed for high frequency values using ABSIF, and the results are presented in the paper. The validation of ABSIF was completed by comparing the results with those obtained using a similar commercial software, Sonnet LiteTM, which is dedicated to high frequency electromagnetic analysis.
Considering the technological enhancements nowadays, antennas tend to be smaller in order to be easily integrated in devices. The most used antennas today in small high-tech devices close to the human body are planar antennas. In this paper, a Yagi Uda planar antenna operating at a frequency of 2.4 GHz is HF analyzed and optimized by increasing its bandwidth and gain while maintaining its initial dimensions. The methods used to optimize the antenna’s operation are the use of different dielectrics, different numbers of directors, and different dimensions for directors, placing new conductor elements, all while keeping the same dimensions for its implementation on the planar device. The optimized structure of the planar Yagi Uda antenna has a 10% increase in bandwidth and a 30% increase in gain, reaching a peak value of 4.84 dBi. In our daily activities, we use devices with such antennas very often, so an analysis of the antenna’s influence on the human body is performed: the SAR, electric and magnetic field and radiation power density are determined, represented and reported to the standards in force. For the frequency considered, the SAR should be below 4 W/kg for the head/torso when the exposure is more than six minutes, which is a value exceeded by the antenna in its near vicinity. The calculated maximum electric field limit is 0.349 V/m and the maximum magnetic field value is 28.441 V/m for an exposure between 6 and 30 min values, which is also exceeded in the immediate vicinity of the antenna. The results allow us to suggest that such an antenna should be placed further from the human body, or some protection should be placed between the body and the antenna. From the radiation power density point of view for the modeled antenna, it can be said that a distance from the antenna greater than 0.5 m is considered to be safe.
The wireless power systems are becoming increasingly used for a wide range of applications. The wireless charge of newest gadgets is a new technology in all the world in our days. The purpose of this paper is to design such a system using planar spiral inductors. The planar spiral inductors have a wide range of applications in industry. The planar spiral inductors, that will be used to design the wireless power supply system, are first modeled to extract their parameters. The inductors are parametric analyzed to optimal design and the optimized spiral inductors are practical constructed. Finally, they are used to design and construct a wireless power supply system.
This paper presents the optimization of an inductive displacement transducer or linear variable differential transformer (LVDT). The method integrates design software (SolidWorks 2023), simulation tools (COMSOL Multiphysics), and MATLAB. The optimization phase utilizes the non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm (NSGA)-II and -III to fine-tune the geometry configuration by adjusting six inner parameters corresponding to the dimension of the interior components of the LVDT, thus aiming to improve the overall performance of the device. The outcomes of this study reveal a significant achievement in LVDT enhancement. By employing the proposed methodology, the operational range of the LVDT was effectively doubled, extending it from its initial 8 (mm) to 16 (mm). This expansion in the operational range was achieved without compromising measurement accuracy, as all error values for the working range of 0–16 (mm) (NSGA-II with a maximum final relative error of 2.22% and NSGA-III with 2.44%) remained below the imposed 3% limit. This research introduces a new concept in LVDT optimization, capitalizing on the combined power of NSGA-II and NSGA-III algorithms. The integration of these advanced algorithms, along with the interconnection between design, simulation, and programming tools, distinguishes this work from conventional approaches. This study fulfilled its initial objectives and generated quantifiable results. It introduced novel internal configurations that substantially improved the LVDT’s performance. These achievements underscore the validity and potential of the proposed methodology in advancing LVDT technology, with promising implications for a wide range of engineering applications.
Increasing the number of electric/electronic devices powered with electric power, has led to a series of different chargers and a mixture of wires spread through the house or office. For a long period of time, the concept of charging without any direct connection through wires was avoided, but the last few years show an increased interest to make the loading with electrical power more flexible and easier to use. In this context, the work has as its main objective the practical realization and analysis of power systems for electrical and electronic devices. Therefore, it is necessary to create and analyze multiple types of spiral inductors to achieve a feeding device with higher performance.
RFID (radio frequency identification) tags play a crucial role in a wide range of applications, from wireless communications to personal tracking and smart city infrastructure. These tags come in various shapes and sizes, prompting the authors to review the specialized literature and focus on optimizing planar designs with different geometries. This study prioritizes reducing the size of the most commonly used tags while enhancing their reliability. The primary objective of this article is to understand and improve the performance of planar RFID tags operating at 13.56 MHz through numerical simulations based on structures generated by algorithms developed in MATLAB. Building on previous research, the methodology is validated, followed by a detailed description of the algorithm designed and implemented by the authors in MATLAB to identify all possible structures that meet the design criteria. The authors compared various analyzed structures, considering different inductor shapes, dielectric materials, and thicknesses while examining their effects on gain and resonant frequency. The study also provides thermal analysis of the structures, and experimental validation of the studied designs. Finally, the researchers conclude with recommendations on the optimal structure for RFID tags.