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Abstract

In this paper, a novel design of open slot antenna for bandwidth enhancement is proposed and investigated. The bandwidth enhancement of the proposed antenna is achieved by simply attaching a rectangular stub to the circular radiating patch. Experimental results indicate that the bandwidth of the antenna can achieve an operating bandwidth of about 139% over a wideband frequency range from 2.57 to 14.23 GHz. This antenna has a small size of dimensions 20×35 mm² and is suitable for wideband applications in various wireless communication systems.

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