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Abstract

A novel compact dual-band antenna based on dual-cap metasurface (MS) is proposed. By etching circumferential circular ring slots on one side of the substrate and large cruciform slot on the other side, the dual-cap MS operates in two frequency bands. In addition, by placing the dual-cap MS at the back of a circular ring planar antenna which serves as a reflector, the impedance characteristic of the antenna in lower band and gain both in two bands are improved. The results show that this dual-cap MS antenna operates in the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) bands of 2.43-2.6 GHz and 5.48-6.05 GHz. Moreover, the maximum gains in lower and upper bands can reach 6.9 and 5.8 dBi, respectively.

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