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Abstract

This paper presents a new compact filtering patch antenna (FPA) design that achieves a wideband impedance bandwidth (IBW) without extra structure. It addresses the limitations of traditional FPAs, which often rely on extra elements to enhance bandwidth and filtering performance. The proposed FPA consists of a radiating patch with an inscribed circular slot, excited by a feedline integrated with a quarter-wavelength matching stripline, all located on the top side of an FR4 substrate. A partial ground plane with a T-shaped symmetrical branch strip is printed on the bottom side of the substrate. The combination of the T-shaped strips and the matching stripline creates the first radiation-null f_n1 near the lower edge of the passband antenna's gain response. Furthermore, the introduction of a circular slot into the radiating patch creates a second radiation-null f_n2 in the upper edge of the passband region. This not only enhances the IBW but also contributes to the antenna's efficient filtering characteristics. Simulation tools CST Microwave Studio (MWS) and High-Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS) are used to evaluate key performance parameters, including reflection coefficient (S₁₁), realized gain, and radiation patterns. A fabricated prototype validates these simulations, demonstrating a -10 dB fractional IBW of 47.36% (2.9-4.7 GHz). Based on CST and HFSS simulation results, the design exhibits high selectivity with suppression levels of over 22 dB and 23.7 dB at the lower and upper stopband edges, respectively, while maintaining a flat gain across the passband. The antenna also provides omnidirectional radiation patterns and has a compact size of 29 x 35 x 0.8 mm³, making it more promising for 5G sub-6 GHz applications.

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