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Abstract

In this paper, a new ultra-wideband (UWB) disc antenna compatible with cognitive radio is presented. The proposed antenna is developed to operate from 0.77 to 11.23 GHz. It consists of a circular disc radiator with a rectangular slot on the patch and the implementation of the bevel technique on the ground plane. A prototype of the antenna has been constructed and shows adequate impedance matching, radiation pattern and gain for cognitive radio applications.

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Dr. Emmanuel Gomez-Nuñez

Dr. Hildeberto Jardon-Aguilar

Dr. Jose Alfredo Tirado-Mendez

Dr. Ruben Flores-Leal