Published online by Cambridge University Press: 24 July 2014
In this study, we propose an artificial neural network in conjunction with spectral domain approach (SDA), for fast and accurate determination of the resonant frequency and half-power bandwidth of rectangular patch over the ground plane with rectangular aperture. The performances evaluation of the neurospectral method reveals superiority over the conventional SDA model in terms of errors and time. The results obtained from the neurospectral method are in very good agreement with the experimental and theoretical results available in the literature. Finally, numerical results for the effect of rectangular aperture dimensions on the resonant characteristics of the rectangular patch are also investigated.