Antenna designers use antenna software to perform complex calculations and post-processing routines such as near field plots, stop-and-reverse (SAR) calculations, and phase center analysis. Antenna ...

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Fortunately, there is e.g. a free KiCad library with ready-to-use PCB antenna designs to help one get started with a custom design, as well as many other resources, covered in the article.