This paper deals with the application of a meta-heuristic optimization algorithm, namely the Cuckoo Search Algorithm in design of the electromagnetic band gap (EBG) structures. These EBG structures are employed for the purpose of suppressing power/ground noise in printed circuit boards. A design example of 2D planar EBG structure in the specified frequency band is presented and implemented. The measured results are found to be in good agreement with the simulation as well as the analytical results.

In this paper, a meta-heuristic optimization algorithm is proposed for the design of Electromagnetic Band Gap (EBG) structures to suppress simultaneous switching noise (SSN) on printed circuit boards. This algorithm offers optimized dimensions of EBG unit cell at desired frequency band. A design example of 2D planar EBG structure in the specified frequency band is presented. The simulated results are found to be in good agreement with the analytical results.