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Abstract

In this paper a generalized concept to generate two band notches by adding parasitic elements having predictable positions to a wide slot ultra-wide band (UWB) antenna is proposed. The elimination of the wireless local area network (5.15-5.825 GHz) is achieved by a pair of radiating parasitic elements. Each element operates as a quarter wavelength resonator. A pair of half wavelength resonators in a form of a pair of parasitic strips is engraved in the ground plane side of the substrate directly behind the antenna tuning stub to break the coupling between the feed line and the slot, which represents the basic operation concept of the wide slot antenna, at the X-band satellite communications down link (7.25-7.745 GHz). Analysis shows that the proposed mechanisms are suitable for all wide slot antennas. The simulation and measured parameters are in good agreement, and results also show that the antenna has high voltage standing wave ratio and low gain inside the eliminated bands, while outside the notched bands it has a bandwidth that covers the entire UWB band and has very stable radiation characteristics.

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Dr. Falih Mahdi Alnahwi

Professor Naz E. Islam