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Abstract

This paper presents a novel, dual, three-stepped-trident, planar, monopole antenna for ultra-wideband applications. The planar trident type antenna is designed, simulated, and fabricated. Its impedance bandwidth, radiation pattern and gain performances were measured. This antenna operates in the ultra-wideband from 3.0 GHz to 12.15 GHz. The maximum gain of this antenna design is 5.5 dBi. Measurements confirm the simulated results over the frequency of operation.

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Dr. Hemachandra Reddy Gorla

Dr. Frances Harackiewicz