An innovative in-body adjustable triple-band Notch UWB monopole antenna with improved bandwidth performance

Authors,Mousa Abdollahvand,Sima Sobhi-Givi,Saptarshi Ghosh
JournalScientific Reports
Page number24538-24550
Serial number15
Volume number1
IF4.259
Paper TypeFull Paper
Published At2025
Journal TypeElectronic
Journal CountryIran, Islamic Republic Of
Journal IndexISI،JCR،Scopus
Keywordsin, body antenna, band Notch antenna, UWB monopole antenna, frequency bandwidth

Abstract

This study introduces a compact ultra-wideband (UWB) monopole antenna featuring adjustable multi-band rejection capabilities while considering the influence of a human body model on stop bands to optimize bandwidth performance. By incorporating two L-shaped slots into the ground plane, the antenna achieves an extensive bandwidth of up to 140% (3–17 GHz). The adjustable triple-band rejection at 4.3 GHz, 5.6 GHz, and 6.5 GHz is realized through the integration of two PIN diodes within a modified W-shaped slit, two Γ-shaped slits with PIN diodes on the radiating patch, and a T-shaped stub on the ground plane. With its compact dimensions (18 mm × 12 mm × 0.8 mm), the antenna provides broad impedance bandwidth, cost-efficient fabrication, suitability for in-body microwave applications, and omnidirectional radiation characteristics in the H-plane. The prototype’s performance is evaluated based on VSWR and radiation pattern analysis, demonstrating that the proposed adjustable antenna is well-suited for various UWB applications.

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