Background:
Microstrip antenna has gained significant attention for a large number of communication systems due to
its adaptable features and compatibility.
Objective:
The major objective of this manuscript is to assess the microstrip antenna technology for structure adaptability, the
feature based performance capabilities, design and versatility.
Method:
The major reviews conducted in every decade on antenna technologyhighlighted the significance of microstrip antenna
technology. Moreover, a review of the articles on microstrip antenna published in ‘IEEE Transaction on Antenna and Propagation’
revealed that these antennas can primarily be used instead of other types of antennas.
The available presentation of microstrip antennas includes features, such as small size, flatness (low profiles), wide-ranging
impedance bandwidth, high gain, and circular polarization. A chronological assessment of the major endeavors in the microstrip
antenna study conducted during the last four decades, is highlighted.
Results:
This manuscript focuses on the cutting-edge developments in the microstrip antenna technology and facilitates various
modern designated extents, which provides the readers an insight of the tractability presented by microstrip antennas and their
prospective benefits as compared to different types of other antennas like lens antenna, dish antenna, horn antenna, etc. The recent
advancements in manufacturing techniques of microstrip antenna are reviewed. A large number of publications on the applications
of microstrip antennas, such as communication, sensing, energy harvesting, biomedical relevance, etc. are also included to show
their importance at present.
Conclusion:
This article presents a state of the art evaluation of the research carried out on microstrip antennas from the time of
their inception to till date. It consolidates the information for the researchers working in this field and will be helpful in enhancing
the efforts for the research.