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Abstract

This paper presents a compact double sided Ultra-Wideband (UWB) vivaldi antenna with corrugated structure. The proposed antenna is designed to operate from 5 GHz to 20 GHz frequency band. A comprehensive analysis of the antenna is carried out for its design, optimization, and performance especially for enhanced bandwidth and improved radiation characteristics. The antenna structure consists of vivaldi section which is printed on top and bottom layers of multi-layer printed circuit board (PCB) and fed with microstrip to strip lines transition. The antenna is fabricated and measured its return loss and radiation characteristics. The measured peak gain is 10.25 dBi at 17 GHz and return loss is better than -10 dB over the band 5 GHz to 20 GHz. Symmetrical radiation properties are observed over the band with excellent radiation characteristics especially in lower frequency bands as a result of comprised corrugated structure. Also, the far-field radiation pattern is symmetrical and directive throughout the operating band. The proposed design finds a suitable application in the field of an electronic warfare, precision ranging, microwave imaging.

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