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sciences
Article
Design of SWB Antenna with Triple Band Notch Characteristics
for Multipurpose Wireless Applications
Warsha Balani 1 , Mrinal Sarvagya 1 , Tanweer Ali 2, * , Ajit Samasgikar 3 , Saumya Das 4 ,
Pradeep Kumar 5, * and Jaume Anguera 6,7

1 School of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Reva University, Bangalore 560064, India;
balani.warsha@gmail.com (W.B.); mrinalsarvagya@reva.edu.in (M.S.)
2 Department of Electronics and Communication, Manipal Institute of Technology,
Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka 576104, India
3 MMRFIC Technology Pvt Ltd., Bangalore 560016, India; ajitsamasgikar@gmail.com
4 Department of Information Technology, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, Sikkim Manipal University,
Sikkim 737102, India; saumya.das@smit.smu.edu.in
5 Discipline of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, University of KwaZulu-Natal,
Durban 4041, South Africa
6 Fractus Antennas, 08174 Barcelona, Spain; jaume.anguera@salle.url.edu
7 Electronics and Telecommunication Department, Universitat Ramon LLull, 08022 Barcelona, Spain
* Correspondence: tanweer.ali@manipal.edu (T.A.); kumarp@ukzn.ac.za (P.K.)

Abstract: A compact concentric structured monopole antenna for super wide band (SWB) applica-
tions with triple notch band characteristics is designed and experimentally validated. The antenna
covers an immense impedance bandwidth (1.6–47.5 GHz) with sharp triple notch bands at 1.8–
2.2 GHz, 4–7.2 GHz, and 9.8–10.4 GHz to eliminate interference from co-existing advanced wireless
services (AWS), C bands, and X bands, respectively. By loading an E-shaped stub connected at the



top of the patch and by etching a split elliptical slot at the lower end of the radiating patch, the band


rejection characteristics from 1.8–2.2 GHz for the AWS and 4–7.2 GHz for the C band are achieved,
Citation: Balani, W.; Sarvagya, M.; respectively. Further, by making use of a C-shaped resonator near the feed line, band rejection from
Ali, T.; Samasgikar, A.; Das, S.; Kumar, 9.8–10.4 GHz for the X band is obtained. By varying the parameters of the antenna, the notch bands
P.; Anguera, J. Design of SWB are controlled independently over a wide range of frequencies. The antenna provides good radiation
Antenna with Triple Band Notch
characteristics, constant group delay response, and better gain over the pass band. The experimental
Characteristics for Multipurpose
results indicate that the designed antenna offers a remarkable reduction in gain and high variation in
Wireless Applications. Appl. Sci. 2021,
group delay over the stop bands. To characterize the wideband property and linear phase response
11, 711. https://doi.org/10.3390/
app11020711
of the designed antenna, its time-domain performance is extensively described and evaluated, which
assure pulse transmission with minimum distortion.
Received: 8 December 2020
Accepted: 4 January 2021 Keywords: super wide band antenna (SWB antenna); triple band notch; time-domain characterization
Published: 13 January 2021

Publisher’s Note: MDPI stays neu-

tral with regard to jurisdictional clai- 1. Introduction
ms in published maps and institutio- 1.1. Motivation
nal affiliations.
In recent years, wireless communication systems have grown at a significant rate.
Wireless consoles for future applications are necessary to support distinct services. This
increasing demand leads to the requirement for antennas that are able to cover multiple
Copyright: © 2021 by the authors. Li- bands for accommodating several communication standards within a single system in
censee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. consideration of the fact that the frequency spectrum allocated for ultrawideband (UWB)
This article is an open access article by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is from 3.1 to 10.6 GHz. There is a
distributed under the terms and con- requirement for a competent super wide band (SWB) antenna that should be capable of
ditions of the Creative Commons At- functioning over the entire ultra-wide band, as assigned by the FCC, and that should cover
tribution (CC BY) license (https:// lower frequency bands. However, the SWB system broad frequency range may influence
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/ the present narrowband systems. Therefore, to alleviate the electromagnetic interference
4.0/).

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effect of an SWB system over the narrowband system and vice-versa, an SWB antenna with
a band-notch feature is desirable for coexisting wireless communications.
A conventional approach for preventing intervention among the recently designed
and present-day communication systems is to insert filter banks in the SWB system to
filter out the interfering EM waves of different frequencies. However, introducing external
band stop filters to accomplish the desired band rejection makes the system complex and
enhances the dimension significantly.
Another efficient way for suppressing interfering electromagnetic spectrums from the
SWB system is to realize SWB antennas with frequency blocking ability. Antenna shape and
structure orientation are two important aspects in designing this type of antenna structure.
Several wideband antennas are reported in the literature with no notch, single notch, or
dual notch functions. Nevertheless, there is a need to develop SWB antennas with a greater
number of notch bands to establish multiple coexisting communications. However, it is
very challenging to design an SWB antenna with multi notch bands due to the difficulty
in bandwidth control of notch bands while maintaining space limitation and unwanted
mutual coupling between the adjacent notched bands.

1.2. Literature Review

The major difficulty in implementing an SWB communication system is eliminating
the authorized and unauthorized license bands such as WiMAX, WLAN, AWS, C, X, etc.,
from the assigned SWB bandwidth. Each of these communications has its defined frequency
bands, and the SWB system has to separate out those bands to make the communication
interference resistant.
Various researchers have addressed the aforementioned challenge to some extent
by introducing SWB antennas with multi notch characteristics. Several techniques such
as the introduction of a slot in the patch/ground plane [1–3]; insertion of a slit on the
patch/ground plane [4,5]; placing stubs [6–9], meander grounded stubs [10], and parasitic
elements [11–13]; and employing a split ring resonator [14,15] have been used in SWB
antenna design to filter out undesired frequency bands.
Placing a slot on the patch or ground plane empirically helps to reject a particular
frequency band and thus brings band notch characteristics to the SWB antenna. Various
shapes and sizes of slots have been investigated, and combinations of slots with other
geometries have been examined for rejecting a desired band of frequencies. In [1], the
bandwidth of a square-shaped antenna was enhanced by placing a dumbbell-structured
parasitic resonator at the upper side of the partial ground plane. Further, by adding
two similar inverted J-shaped slots and a reverse F-shaped slot, two notch bands were
obtained at 3.3–4.2 GHz and 5.1–5.4 GHz frequencies. Again, in [2], a triple notch band
SWB antenna was designed by exploring the slot on patch concept. First, a notch band at
3.5 GHz (WiMAX) was realized by cutting an E-shaped slot in the upper portion of the
antenna, while a rectangular slot and a C-shaped slot along with a set of two parasitic
patches provided two more notch bands at 5.2 GHz and 5.8 GHz (lower and upper) WLAN,
respectively. A monopole printed circular radiating patch with a coplanar waveguide
(CPW)-fed bevel-shaped ground plane is demonstrated in [3]. By etching two C-shaped
slots on the radiating patch and a pair of C-shaped slots in the ground plane, three frequency
bands, namely 3.43–3.65 GHz, 4.95–5.25 GHz, and 5.36–5.85 GHz, were eliminated.
Introduction of slits on the patch results in multiband frequency operation because
of the disruption caused to the average current paths of any resonant mode. The surface
current paths become elaborated around the slits, and because of this, resonant frequency
decreases leading to multiband frequency operation. In [4], a modified circular radiating
patch with a pair of open ended quarter wavelength slits was realized to suppress dual
notch bands of 5.15–5.35 GHz and 5.725–5.825 GHz. In another example of the slit concept,
a CPW-fed single band notch circular fashioned antenna was demonstrated in [5]. With the
help of a set of stubs and slits adopted inside the tapered slot and circular patch, a notch
band of 5.0–5.8 GHz was realized.
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Another method to bring notches in wideband antennas is by loading the stub on the
antenna structure. Stub loading on the patch or ground plane transfuses the fundamental
and harmonics in quadrature and thus eliminates the required band of frequencies. Jiang
et al. presented a square-shaped radiating patch with a modified ground plane for devel-
oping a dual notch band wideband antenna. By introducing an inverted T-shaped stub on
the patch and a set of U-shaped stubs adjacent to the feed line, stop bands of 3.3–4.0 GHz
(WiMAX) and 5.05–5.90 GHz (WLAN) were achieved [6]. In [7], a quasi-U-shaped patch
with a stepped slot in the ground plane was presented to bring wide bandwidth in an-
tenna characteristics. Two inverted L-shaped stubs in the radiating patch realized two
notch bands of 4.97–5.48 GHz and 5.69–5.99 GHz for removing lower and upper WLAN
bands, respectively. A guitar-shaped CPW-fed monopole radiator with triple band notch
functionality was presented by Sharma et al. [8]. By adding an inverted T-shaped stub
and a pair of elliptical slots on the radiator, three interfering frequencies of 3.74 GHz
(under WiMAX band), 5.45 GHz (under WLAN band), and 7.65 GHz (under X band) were
eliminated. In [9], by embedding a fractal stub on the radiating patch and by etching a pair
of modified rectangular slots, triple notch bands from WiMAX (3.30–3.80 GHz), WLAN
(5.150–5.825 GHz), and DSS (7.25–7.75 GHz) were encountered.
Alternately, meander lines have also been used for notch antenna design, because
they resonate at different independent frequencies. Meandering means turning or winding.
If the number of turns are increased, the meander stub resonates at lower frequencies,
and vice versa. It is well known fact that the surface current primarily distributes at the
periphery of the microstrip line, and in the meander stubs, the magnitude of surface current
will be greater at the corners/bending portion, which provides a coupling to the microstrip
line, thus providing the notch at that particular frequency. In [10], a microstrip-fed elliptical-
shaped planar monopole antenna with three notch band properties was demonstrated.
With the aid of three sets of meandered ground stubs, triple notch band characteristics
were obtained. Two notch bands of 3.3–3.6 GHz and 5.15–5.35 GHz were derived from two
sets of meandered stubs near the feedline, and another notch band of 5.725–5.825 GHz was
yielded from a meandered stub on the upper edge of the ground plane. Another technique
to obtain notch bands in a wideband antenna is by introducing parasitic elements near the
radiator. A parasitic element is an element that operates under the influence of other’s feed.
The parasitic element behaves like a passive resonator that modifies the radiation pattern
emitted by the patch antenna. Thus, the parasitic element helps to provide wideband
characteristics and notch functionality. Yadav et al. [11], presented a circular monopole
radiator with a parasitic resonator for adding wideband characteristics. By embedding
I-shaped and inverted-U-shaped parasitic resonators at the rear side of the radiating patch,
dual band notch functions at 5–5.35 GHz and 7.85–8.4 GHz were achieved. Wide bandwidth
was also achieved by introducing parasitic elements in addition to slot concepts in antenna
design. A tapered triangular microstrip-fed circular monopole antenna with dual band
notch characteristics was demonstrated by exploring the parasitic element and slot concept
in [12]. By inserting a U-shaped parasitic component in proximity of the ground plane and
an inverted T-shaped stub inscribed within the patch, a first stop band at 3.2–4.4 GHz was
obtained. For the second stop band at 7.2–8.4 GHz, a U-shaped slot was etched out from
the ground plane. Another illustration of a parasitic element-based wideband antenna
with band notch characteristics can be seen in [13], where a hemi ellipse-shaped radiating
patch with a parasitic element and an elliptical slot was used to hold a single notch band
(5.15–5.825 GHz) in the complete frequency band of 3–17 GHz.
In another approach, a split ring resonator (SRR) and complementary SRR (CSRR)
have been significantly used for designing antenna with band notch capability. The SRR
and CSRR can produce strong electric and magnetic coupling from LC resonance and thus
are used for band stop filter modelling. In [14], by etching two CSRRs on the radiating
patch and by using a set of rectangular SRRs beside the feed line, three notch bands of
3.3–3.8 GHz (Wi-MAX), 5.15–5.85 GHz (WLAN), and 7.9–8.4 GHz (X-band) were brought
in the complete frequency band of 2.21–11.71 GHz. In another example of a CSRR-based
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wideband antenna, a miniaturized microstrip-fed planar monopole antenna with three

band notch features was designed by Sarkar et al. [15]. There, triple band notch (3.4 GHz,
5.2 GHz, and 5.8 GHz) functionality was achieved by defining a set of slots around the edges
of the patch, a circular-shaped CSRR at the center of the patch, and a set of rectangular-
shaped CSRRs on either side of the ground.
The techniques presented in the foregoing discussion are able to create single or
multiple notch bands for wideband planar antennas. It has been observed that most of
these wideband antennas are able to accommodate frequencies up to 20 GHz, but present-
day requirements of many wireless communications such as Ka band satellite, 5G, 6G,
etc., are beyond this range. Therefore, there is a need to design an SWB antenna that can
support communication beyond 20 GHz. At the same time, the SWB antenna needs to be
interference resistant for establishing coexisting communication. Therefore, in addition
to increasing bandwidth for the SWB antenna, multiple notch characteristics need to be
implemented to avoid interference from licensed and unlicensed existing communications.
Another major concern that has not been addressed by the majority of existing research
on wideband antennas is the time-domain characterization that includes measurements of
group delay, impulse response, system fidelity factor, etc. Time-domain characterization of
the SWB antenna has a greater significance, as those antennas exploit a severe influence on
the waveforms.

1.3. Contributions
In this work, design and analysis of an SWB antenna with triple band notch character-
istics for multiple wireless applications are presented. The designed antenna is capable
of removing three interfering bands at advanced wireless services (AWS), and C and X
band systems.
• To attain the notched frequency band for AWS (1.8–2.2 GHz), an E-shaped stub is
loaded on the top of the radiator.
• A split elliptical slot at the base of the radiating patch is used to achieve a band notch
at the C band (4–7.2 GHz).
• By placing a C-shaped resonator near the feed, a band notch at the X band (9.8–10.4 GHz)
is acquired.
The main prominence of the designed radiator is its very wide bandwidth and large
bandwidth dimension ratio (BDR), which is obtained by modifying the electrical length of
the radiator. The presented antenna structure attains a frequency range of 1.67–47.5 GHz
(VSWR < 2) with a bandwidth ratio of 28.44:1 and a fractional bandwidth of 186%. The
results are captured by simulating the model in HFSS 19.0 software.
This paper is organized into different sections as follows: The first section presents an
introduction to the band-notched SWB antenna. The design steps and characteristics of
the proposed antenna are investigated in Section 2. Significant parameters that control the
bandwidth and impedance matching are illustrated in Section 3. Then the simulated and
experimental results viz. current distribution, gain, and radiation patterns are illustrated in
Section 4. Section 5 focuses on modelling of equivalent circuit for the proposed antenna.
Time-domain characteristics, namely system fidelity factor (SFF), group delay, and transfer
function, are presented in Section 6. Section 7 highlights the main features of the proposed
SWB antenna by including a comparative analysis. Finally, the paper is concluded in
Section 8.

2. Design Methodology
The geometry of the proposed SWB monopole antenna with triple band-notched
characteristics is depicted in Figure 1, its related parameters are indexed in Table 1, and the
configuration is detailed analysis has been given in [16]. The antenna was implemented
on a Rogers RT-Duroid 5880 substrate with dielectric constant of 2.2, tan δ = 0.0009, and
thickness of 1.57 mm. A procedural evaluation of the presented antenna was carried out
in order to analyze the behavior of the designed antenna at particular steps. The main
 The main purpose of describing the present section is to explain the technique for obtai
ing three notched interfering bands at the coinciding frequencies. This section also clarifi
the outcome of each notch-creating configuration on the functioning of the reference a
tenna. Each individual stage illustrates the characteristics of the antenna in terms
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11, 711 5 of 21
VSWR.
In phase 1, a microstrip-fed structural monopole antenna for SWB application is e
amined. In the second phase, design and exploration of the SWB antenna with a sing
purpose of describing
notch-band the present
is exhibited. In thesection is to explain
third phase, the technique
a printed SWB antennafor obtaining threewith dua
is described
notched interfering bands at the coinciding frequencies. This section also
band notch characteristics at two unique interference bands. In the final phase, clarifies the a plan
outcome of each notch-creating configuration on the functioning of the reference
SWB antenna with triple band notch properties is introduced. The notch bands can antenna.
Each individual stage illustrates the characteristics of the antenna in terms of VSWR.
independently tuned to reject individual frequency bands.

Figure
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super wide wide
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Table 1. Optimal values for different parameters of the designed triple band-notched SWB an-
Table 1. Optimal values for different parameters of the designed triple band-notched SWB an-
tenna structure.
tenna structure.
Symbol Dimension (mm) Symbol Dimension (mm)
Symbol
W Dimension
40 (mm) Symbol
R4 Dimension
2.6 (mm)
WL 40
45 R5 R4 2.3 2.6
LR1 9.7
45 LF R5 21.4 2.3
R1R2 5.8
9.7 WFLF 3.6 21.4
R3 4 LG 15
R2 5.8 WF 3.6
E1 34 C1 5
R3E2 4
10 C2LG 2.4 15
E1E3 34
1.2 C3C1 1.6 5
EE2MIN 4.2
10 CG C2 0.6 2.4
E
E3 MAX 8.16
1.2 CT C3 0.54 1.6
EG 0.6 CS 0.6
EMINER 4.2
0.2 CG 0.6
EMAX 8.16 CT 0.54
EG 0.6 CS 0.6
In phase 1, a microstrip-fed structural monopole antenna for SWB application is
ER 0.2
examined. In the second phase, design and exploration of the SWB antenna with a single
notch-band is exhibited. In the third phase, a printed SWB antenna is described with
dual-band notch characteristics at two unique interference bands. In the final phase, a
planar SWB antenna with triple band notch properties is introduced. The notch bands can
be independently tuned to reject individual frequency bands.

2.1. Phase 1: Design of Super Wideband Antenna (Antenna 1)

A microstrip-fed printed monopole antenna for SWB application is used. The pro-
posed antenna is derived from a conventional circular monopole antenna. To achieve wide
bandwidth and matching, a conventional circular monopole antenna was modified by
adjoining a pair of ears at the upper part of the radiator and also by modifying its partial
 2.1. Phase 1: Design of Super Wideband Antenna (Antenna 1)
A microstrip-fed printed monopole antenna for SWB application is used. The pro
posed antenna is derived from a conventional circular monopole antenna. To achiev
wide bandwidth and matching, a conventional circular monopole antenna was modified
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11, 711 6 of 21
by adjoining a pair of ears at the upper part of the radiator and also by modifying it
partial ground plane. The anatomy of the designed SWB antenna and its corresponding
VSWR variation over frequency are displayed in Figure 2. The values of VSWR between
ground
1 and 2plane. The anatomy
throughout of the designed
the frequency SWB antenna
range (1.2–47.5 GHz)and its corresponding
depicts VSWRmatching
good impedance
variation over frequency are displayed in Figure 2. The values of VSWR
for the proposed SWB antenna. Since there is no predefined standard frequency between 1 andspectrum
2 throughout the frequency range (1.2–47.5 GHz) depicts good impedance matching for
for SWB antenna structures, a comparison between the wideband antenna structures can
the proposed SWB antenna. Since there is no predefined standard frequency spectrum for
be made in terms of an index term, i.e., the bandwidth dimension ratio (BDR) [16], which
SWB antenna structures, a comparison between the wideband antenna structures can be
defines
made in the
termsantenna bandwidth
of an index (inthe
term, i.e., percentage)
bandwidthper unit arearatio
dimension of the antenna.
(BDR) The followin
[16], which
equation is used for BDR calculation:
defines the antenna bandwidth (in percentage) per unit area of the antenna. The following
equation is used for BDR calculation:
BW %
BDR = (1
λlength × λwidth
BW%
BDR = (1)
λlength × λwidth
Where, λwidth and λlength are the electrical width and length, respectively, of the antenn
where, λwidth and λlength are the electrical width and length, respectively, of the antenna
in the
in thecontext
contextofofwavelength
wavelength associated
associated with
with the the lower
lower cut-off
cut-off frequency,
frequency, and isBW % i
and BW%
percentage
percentage bandwidth
bandwidth considering
considering a VSWR
a VSWR ≤ 2.designed
≤ 2. The The designed
antennaantenna structure
structure achievedachieved
a total bandwidth range of 1.2–47.5 GHz (VSWR < 2) along with a BDR of 38.9:1ofand
a total bandwidth range of 1.2–47.5 GHz (VSWR < 2) along with a BDR 38.9:1
a and
fractionalbandwidth
fractional bandwidth of 190%.
of 190%.

Figure2.2.Phase
Figure Phase1: 1: VSWR
VSWR result
result of SWB
of the the SWB antenna.
antenna.

2.2. Phase 2: Design of Single Notched Band SWB Antenna (Antenna 2)

2.2. Phase 2: Design of Single Notched Band SWB Antenna (Antenna 2)
The most critical concern in the design of a band-notched SWB antenna is the deploy-
The most critical concern in the design of a band-notched SWB antenna is the deploy
ment of its notch-forming configurations to prevent nearby existing bands. The notch-band
ment
centeredof atits2 notch-forming configurations
GHz (AWS), covering to prevent
the frequency range ofnearby existing
1.8–2.2 GHz was bands. The notch
prevented
band
by centered
placing at 2 GHz
an E-shaped stub(AWS),
on the topcovering the frequency
of the radiator. rangewith
The antenna of 1.8–2.2
a singleGHz
bandwas pre
vented by placing an E-shaped stub on the top of the radiator. The antenna
notch feature is presented in Figure 3. It can be noted that the dimensions of the reference with a singl
band notch
designed SWBfeature
antennais(Antenna
presented in Figureunaltered
1) remained 3. It canwhen
be noted that the dimensions
the notch-creating configu- of th
ration was designed
reference included with
SWB the reference
antenna antenna. 1)
(Antenna Therefore,
remained no unaltered
re-tuning was
whenneeded for
the notch-creat
the reference SWB antenna for introducing the notch characteristics. The simulated
ing configuration was included with the reference antenna. Therefore, no re-tuning wa VSWR
of single-notched band SWB antenna, as shown in Figure 3, demonstrated the rejection of
needed for the reference SWB antenna for introducing the notch characteristics. The sim
the frequency band of 1.8–2.2 GHz from the entire band of 1.2–47.5 GHz.
ulated VSWR of single-notched band SWB antenna, as shown in Figure 3, demonstrated
the Phase
2.3. rejection of the
3: Design of frequency band ofSWB
Dual Band-Notched 1.8–2.2 GHz(Antenna
Antenna from the
3) entire band of 1.2–47.5 GHz.
To deal with undesirable possible intervening of the narrowband regime with the
SWB antenna, another intervention band in extension with the AWS band was created
at 6 GHz, which was capable of covering the bandwidth of 4–7.2 GHz (C band). A split
elliptical-shaped slot was engraved at the lower edge of the patch to stop the C band.
Figure 4 represents the antenna structure with two band-notches and its VSWR result.
From the VSWR graph, we can deduce that the second band notch introduced in the
antenna structure did not affect the efficacy of the single band notch (Antenna 2).
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Figure 3. Phase 2: VSWR of the single band-notched antenna.

2.3. Phase 3: Design of Dual Band-Notched SWB Antenna (Antenna 3)

To deal with undesirable possible intervening of the narrowband regime with the
SWB antenna, another intervention band in extension with the AWS band was created at
6 GHz, which was capable of covering the bandwidth of 4–7.2 GHz (C band). A split el-
liptical-shaped slot was engraved at the lower edge of the patch to stop the C band. Figure
4 represents the antenna structure with two band-notches and its VSWR result. From the
VSWR graph, we can deduce that the second band notch introduced in the antenna struc-
Figure 3. Phase
Phase2: 2:
VSWR
VSWR of the single
ofof
the band-notched antenna. antenna.
Figure
ture did3.
not affect the efficacy thesingle
single band-notched
band notch (Antenna 2).

2.3. Phase 3: Design of Dual Band-Notched SWB Antenna (Antenna 3)

To deal with undesirable possible intervening of the narrowband regime with the
SWB antenna, another intervention band in extension with the AWS band was created at
6 GHz, which was capable of covering the bandwidth of 4–7.2 GHz (C band). A split el-
liptical-shaped slot was engraved at the lower edge of the patch to stop the C band. Figure
4 represents the antenna structure with two band-notches and its VSWR result. From the
VSWR graph, we can deduce that the second band notch introduced in the antenna struc-
ture did not affect the efficacy of the single band notch (Antenna 2).

Figure 4. Phase 3: VSWR of the dual band-notched antenna.

Figure 4. Phase 3: VSWR of the dual band-notched antenna.
2.4. Phase
2.4. Phase4: Design of Triple
4: Design Band-Notched
of Triple SWB Antenna
Band-Notched SWB (Proposed
AntennaAntenna)
(Proposed Antenna)
To alleviate the interference at X band, a C-shaped resonator was placed at the bot-
tom ofTothealleviate the the
patch beside interference at addition
feedline. The X band,ofatheC-shaped
C-shapedresonator
resonator ledwas
to placed
the at the bottom
of the patch
obstruction beside
of the the(9.8–10.4
X band feedline.
GHz)The addition
without of thethe
influencing C-shaped
efficacy ofresonator
Antenna 3.led to the obstruc-
tion
Figureof5 the X band
illustrates the(9.8–10.4 GHz) without
proposed antenna influencing
configuration and VSWR the efficacy
result of theof Antenna 3. Figure 5
triple
band-notched antenna. The designed antenna exhibited a wide bandwidth,
illustrates the proposed antenna configuration and VSWR result of the triple including a band-notched
triple notch band feature with a very compact design.
antenna.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11, x FOR PEER REVIEW The designed antenna exhibited a wide bandwidth, including a triple
8 of 25 notch band
feature
Figure 4.with
Phase a
3: very
VSWRcompact design.
of the dual band-notched antenna.

2.4. Phase 4: Design of Triple Band-Notched SWB Antenna (Proposed Antenna)

To alleviate the interference at X band, a C-shaped resonator was placed at the bot-
tom of the patch beside the feedline. The addition of the C-shaped resonator led to the
obstruction of the X band (9.8–10.4 GHz) without influencing the efficacy of Antenna 3.
Figure 5 illustrates the proposed antenna configuration and VSWR result of the triple
band-notched antenna. The designed antenna exhibited a wide bandwidth, including a
triple notch band feature with a very compact design.

Figure 5.5.Phase
Figure Phase4: 4:
VSWR result
VSWR of theoftriple
result band-notched
the triple antenna. antenna.
band-notched

3. Parametric Analysis
A parametric study was conducted for optimizing numerous design parameters. A
comprehensive behavioral analysis of the designed antenna was accomplished with a
view to evaluating the efficacy of the antenna and to identify the influencing parameters
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3. Parametric Analysis
A parametric study was conducted for optimizing numerous design parameters. A
comprehensive behavioral analysis of the designed antenna was accomplished with a view
to evaluating the efficacy of the antenna and to identify the influencing parameters of the
respective notch band. The impact of the notching factors on the respective notches was
investigated thoroughly, whereas the rest of the factors remained unaltered.

3.1. Independently Controllable Notch AWS Band (1.8–2.2 GHz)

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Figure 6 illustrates the optimization of an “E”-shaped stub accountable for mitigating
AWS (1.8–2.2 GHz) interference. It is evident from Figure 6 that E2 was the controlling
parameter of the notch for the AWS band of the proposed antenna.
Table 2. Parametric variation of notched bands.
c
AWS C Band Lstub = √X Band (2)
2 f notch · ε e f f
E2 (mm) Bandwidth (GHz) EMIN (mm) Bandwidth (GHz) C2 (mm) Bandwidth (GHz)
8 2.1–2.5 4 4.11–7.14 ε r + 1 2.2 10.2 to 10.69
9 2–2.4 4.2 εe f f =
4–7.13 2.3 10.06 to 10.57 (3)
2
10 1.8–2.2 4.4 3.79–7.05 2.4 9.86 to 10.34

Figure 6.6.Parametric
Figure Parametricvariation of independently
variation controllable
of independently AWS band
controllable AWSnotch
bandbynotch
varying
by E2.
varying E2.

3.2. Independently Controllable

For the optimized Notch C Band
dimension (4–7.2
of E2 = 10GHz)
mm, the first frequency band notch was
The elliptical
centered at 2 GHz,slot
theat second
the lower radiatingband
frequency portion of the
notch designed
was centered antenna was liable
at 6 GHz, and the third
for notch creation
frequency notch atwasthecentered
C band. Itatis10 apparent
GHz. fromWhenthethe Figure 7 that parameter
parameter EMIN
E2 was modified from
8was
mm accountable
to 9 mm, forthegoverning
first notch theband
notchshifted
at the Cinband. For EMIN
the regime = 4 mm,
of the higher thefrequency
notch at range,
the C band was at 6.13 GHz. By increasing the value of EMIN from 4 mm to 4.2 mm, the
whereas the second and third notch bands remained unaltered. The optimized equation
second notch was shifted from 6.13 GHz to 6 GHz. By further increasing the value of
of the “E“-shaped stub affecting the AWS wireless communication system is given by
EMIN to 4.4 mm, the second notch was reached at 5.97 GHz. In all instances, the first and
Equation (2), where
second notches (E1 = 34 mm,
stayed unaffected E2 = in
by changes 10the
mm, E3 EMIN.
factor = 1.2 mm)It couldis be
thestated
stubfrom
length, ε r is
relative permittivity,
the study of the parametric ε is effective dielectric constant of the substrate
e f f analysis for EMIN that the middle notch could be inde- calculated using
Equation (3), “c” corresponds to the speed of light,
pendently controlled. It was also ascertained that the EMIN parameterand f notch is the notch center
did not influence frequency.
The theoretically
the first calculated
frequency notch band (AWS “E”-shaped
band) or stub length
the third for 2 GHz
frequency notch is 59.29
band mm, while the
(X band).
optimum valueelliptical
For a split for the slot
“E”-shaped stublength
of major axis is 55.2EMAX,
mm. The minordetailed parametric
axis length EMIN, variations
and is
width ER, the design
illustrated in Table 2. equations for calculating a band-notch at a given frequency can be
represented as Equation (4).
Table 2. Parametric variation of notched bands.
λg c
AWS c = De π (0.5 E MIN − E R ) =
CEBand = (4)
2 2 f notch εXeffBand
E2 (mm) Bandwidth (GHz) EMIN (mm) Bandwidth (GHz) C2 (mm) Bandwidth (GHz)
D e = 3(1 + d ) − (3 + d )(1 + 3 d ) (5)
8 2.1–2.5 4 4.11–7.14 2.2 10.2 to 10.69
9 2–2.4 4.2 4–7.13 −
1 2.3 10.06 to 10.57
10 1.8–2.2 4.4 εr +1 −1 
ε r 3.79–7.05 h  2
2.4 9.86 to
(6)10.34
ε eff = + 1 + 12 
2 2  W F 

where, Ec represents the inner perimeter of the elliptical slot, which could be equal to
half of the directional wavelength at the intended notch frequency. The parameter De ,
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3.2. Independently Controllable Notch C Band (4–7.2 GHz)

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The elliptical slot at the lower radiating portion of the designed antenna was liable
for notch creation at the C band. It is apparent from the Figure 7 that parameter EMIN
d ” through
was accountable
Equation (where d = the
for(5)governing EMAXnotch
EMIN at= 1.94),
the C band.
which For EMIN
is obtained as 3.01.=The
4 mm, the notch
ateffective
the C band was
dielectric at 6.13is GHz.
constant By through
calculated increasing the value
Equation of EMIN
(6) as 1.84, wherefromh (1.57
4 mm to 4.2 mm,
the
mm), WF (3.6
second notch
mm),was “ ε r ”shifted
(2.2) arefrom 6.13 GHz
the substrate to width
height, 6 GHz. Bymicrostrip
of the further increasing
feed, and the value of
EMIN to 4.4 mm, the second notch was reached at 5.97 GHz. In all
relative permittivity of substrate, respectively. In the design simulations, the width of the instances, the first and
second notches stayed
slot was fixed at ER = 0.2unaffected by changes in the factor EMIN. It could be stated from the
mm. To obtain this second band-notch at 6 GHz within the C
study of the
band (4–7.2 parametric
GHz), EMIN = 4.2for
we chose analysis and EMAX
mmEMIN that=the8.16middle
mm. Thenotch couldcom-
theoretically be independently
controlled.
puted ellipticalIt slot
wasvaluealso( Eascertained
) for 6 GHz that18.43
was the mm,
EMIN parameter
whereas the didparameter
optimal not influence the first
c
frequency
( E ) for thenotch
slot wasband
recorded(AWS band)
as 18.02 mm.or the third frequency notch band (X band).
c

Figure 7.
Figure 7.Parametric
Parametricvariation of independently
variation controllable
of independently C band notch
controllable C by varying
band EMIN.
notch by varying EMIN .
3.3. Independently Controllable Notch X Band (9.8–10.4 GHz)
For a split elliptical slot of major axis length EMAX, minor axis length EMIN, and
widthA ER,
C-shaped parasitic resonator was placed near the feed line for mitigating interfer-
the design equations for calculating a band-notch at a given frequency can be
ence at X-band (9.8–10.4 GHz). Similar to the monitoring parameters of the AWS notch
represented
band and “C”as Equation
notch (4).
band, parameter C2 was the controlling parameter for the X band.
By altering the values of the parameter C2, the third frequency notch band was
shifted, whereas the first c
λ g remained unaltered.
Ecand
= second
De π (0.5E frequency−notch
MI N ER ) bands
= = √
As is (4)
depicted in Figure 8, reducing the value of parameter C2 displaced 2 f notch
2the third εnotch
e f f band
towards higher frequencies. The third frequency notch band present at 10.38 GHz for C2=
2.2 mm was displaced to 10.22 GHz for C2 = 2.3 mm and q was shifted to 10 GHz for C2 = 2.4
D e = 3 ( 1 + d
mm. From the parametric study it was found that C2 had) − (3 a+considerable
d)(1 + 3d)influence on lo- (5)
calizing the third frequency notch band, whereas the remaining notch bands
− 1 were unal-
ε r −of1 the parasitic

tered. At the intended notched frequency, ε r +the
1 length h resonator
2 is calcu-
f = in Equation
ε e fbelow
lated using the expression given + (7). 1 + 12 (6)
2 2 WF
where, Ec represents the inner λ g perimeter
λ0 c
L parasitic resonator = = =of the elliptical slot, which could
(7)
be equal to
half of the directional wavelength2atεthe 2 ε reff frequency. The parameter De ,
2 f notch notch
reff intended

utilized for the estimation of the perimeter of ellipse, 1 is associated with the ellipticity by
−
“d” through Equation ε r (where
(5) + 1 ε r d− =
1 E MAX /E h MI2 N = 1.94), which is obtained as 3.01. The
ε e ff = + 1 + 12 (8)
effective dielectric constant 2 
2 is calculated W 
through Equation (6) as 1.84, where h (1.57 mm),
WF (3.6 mm), “ ε r ” (2.2) are the substrate height, width of the microstrip feed, and relative
permittivity of substrate, respectively. In the design simulations, the width of the slot
was fixed at ER = 0.2 mm. To obtain this second band-notch at 6 GHz within the C band
(4–7.2 GHz), we chose E MI N = 4.2 mm and E MAX = 8.16 mm. The theoretically computed
elliptical slot value (Ec ) for 6 GHz was 18.43 mm, whereas the optimal parameter (Ec ) for
the slot was recorded as 18.02 mm.
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3.3. Independently Controllable Notch X Band (9.8–10.4 GHz)

A C-shaped parasitic resonator was placed near the feed line for mitigating interfer-
ence at X-band (9.8–10.4 GHz). Similar to the monitoring parameters of the AWS notch
band and “C” notch band, parameter C2 was the controlling parameter for the X band.
By altering the values of the parameter C2 , the third frequency notch band was shifted,
whereas the first and second frequency notch bands remained unaltered. As is depicted
in Figure 8, reducing the value of parameter C2 displaced the third notch band towards
higher frequencies. The third frequency notch band present at 10.38 GHz for C2 = 2.2 mm
was displaced to 10.22 GHz for C2 = 2.3 mm and was shifted to 10 GHz for C2 = 2.4 mm.
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From the parametric study it was found that C2 had a considerable influence on 11 of 25
localizing
the third frequency notch band, whereas the remaining notch bands were unaltered. At the
intended notched frequency, the length of the parasitic resonator is calculated using the
The length
expression givenofbelow
the parasitic
in Equation (7). is equal to C1 + 2C2 + 2C3 − 4CT , where C1 = 5
resonator
mm, C2 = 2.4, C3 = 1.6 mm, CT = 0.54 mm, CG = 0.6 mm, λ0 = c/fnotch is the free space wave-
λg c
length, “ c ” is the speed
λ0
of light,
L parasitic “ f notch
resonator = ” is=the√ center frequency
= √of the notched band, “ (7)
2 2 ε re f f 2 f notch ε re f f
ε eff ” is the effective permittivity, “ ε r ” is the dielectric constant of the substrate, “ h ” is
the height of the substrate, and WFε r is + the
1 width
− 1 The theoretically calcu-
ε r − 1of the feedh line.

2
εe f f = + 1 + 12 (8)
lated C -shaped resonator value for 102 GHz is 11.05
2 mm, while
W the adjusted value for the
resonator is 10.84 mm.

Figure 8.
Figure 8. Parametric
Parametricvariation
variationofofthe
theindependently controllable
independently C band
controllable notch
C band by varying
notch C2. C .
by varying 2

4. Current Distribution
The length Analysis
of the parasitic resonator is equal to C1 + 2C2 + 2C3 − 4CT , where C1 = 5 mm,
C2 = 2.4, C3 = 1.6the
To realize mm, CT = 0.54
creation notchCbands,
of mm, G = 0.6 mm, λ0 = c/fnotch
the current is the
density free space wavelength,
distribution at three
c” is thefrequency
“notched speed of bands
light, “for f notch
AWS, ” isCthe center
band, andfrequency
X band was of the notched
studied. band,
Figure “ε e f f ” is the
9 illustrates
effective permittivity,
the respective elements“responsible
ε r ” is the dielectric constant characteristics.
for the band-notch of the substrate, “ h” current
Strong is the height
con- of
centrations
the substrate, and W
around slot,
F isstub,
the and
width resonator
of the inferred
feed line. that
The there existed
theoretically high mismatch
calculated in
C-shaped
impedance,value
resonator whichforindicated
10 GHzthe creation
is 11.05 mm,of notch
whileresonance
the adjusted at corresponding
value for thenotch fre- is
resonator
quencies.
10.84 mm.Figure 9a shows that the maximum current was concentrated within the E-
shaped stub intended to notch the AWS band. Figure 9b depicts the surface currents at 6
4. Current
GHz; Distribution
the current was largelyAnalysisdistributed around the elliptical-shaped slot compared to
the other part of the antenna.
To realize the creation of notch Figurebands,
9c gives
thethe surface
current current
density distribution
distribution in thenotched
at three an-
tenna at 10 GHz. A strong current dispersion was examined
frequency bands for AWS, C band, and X band was studied. Figure 9 illustrates at the C-shaped resonator for the
respective elements responsible for the band-notch characteristics. Strong currentofcon-
the 10 GHz notched band, which further elucidated that this notch was produced due
the adverse effect
centrations aroundof current
slot, stub, caused
andby the C-shaped
resonator resonator.
inferred that there existed high mismatch
in impedance, which indicated the creation of notch resonance at corresponding notch
frequencies. Figure 9a shows that the maximum current was concentrated within the
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E-shaped stub intended to notch the AWS band. Figure 9b depicts the surface currents at
6 GHz; the current was largely distributed around the elliptical-shaped slot compared to
the other part of the antenna. Figure 9c gives the surface current distribution in the antenna
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at 10 GHz. A strong current dispersion was examined at the C-shaped resonator for the 12 of 25
10 GHz notched band, which further elucidated that this notch was produced due of the
adverse effect of current caused by the C-shaped resonator.

(a)

(b)

(c)
Figure
Figure 9.
9. Simulated surfacecurrent
Simulated surface currentdistribution
distributionatatthethe notch
notch frequency
frequency (a) (a)
at 2atGHz
2 GHz with
with E-shaped
E-shaped
stub, (b) at 6 GHz with split elliptical slot, and (c) at 10 GHz with C-shaped
stub, (b) at 6 GHz with split elliptical slot, and (c) at 10 GHz with C-shaped resonator.resonator.

5. Results and Discussion

In order to exhibit the efficacy and fulfillment of the designed antenna, a prototype
was developed, and experimental measurements were carried out. Figure 10 shows the
fabricated triple band-notched SWB antenna in reference to the above-mentioned param-
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Appl. Sci. 2021, 11, 711 Both simulated and measured VSWR results of the presented antenna are12provided
of 21
in Figure 11. Simulated and measured result showed that the designed antenna operated
at 1.67–47.5 GHz with VSWR below 2, except the triple notched bands at 1.8–2.2 GHz, 4–
5.7.2 GHz, and
Results and Discussion
9.8–10.4 GHz for rejecting the AWS and C and X band signals, respectively.
In order to exhibit the efficacy and fulfillment of the designed antenna, a prototype
5.1. Gain
was developed, and experimental measurements were carried out. Figure 10 shows
The simulated
the fabricated triple 3D polar gain plot
band-notched SWBofantenna
the designed SWB antenna
in reference at the notch resonance
to the above-mentioned
frequencies
parameters inof 2 GHz,
Table 1. An6 Anritsu
GHz, and 10 GHzvector
MS46122B is presented
networkin Figure (VNA)
analyzer 12. Three wassharp
used to reduc-
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tions in the
measure the antenna
gain at about −9.9 dB,
parameters. −3.6though
Even dB, and −1.8
the dB in the
designed notched
antenna bands atwell
functioned 2, 6,for
and 10
the frequency
GHz, spectrum
respectively, of perceived,
were 1.67–47.5 GHz, theevidently
which empirical proved
results were recorded
the signal only up
rejecting to
ability of
20 GHz
the becauseantenna.
presented of the higher frequency constraints of the available VNA.
Both simulated and measured VSWR results of the presented antenna are provided
in Figure 11. Simulated and measured result showed that the designed antenna operated
at 1.67–47.5 GHz with VSWR below 2, except the triple notched bands at 1.8–2.2 GHz, 4–
7.2 GHz, and 9.8–10.4 GHz for rejecting the AWS and C and X band signals, respectively.

5.1. Gain
The simulated 3D polar gain plot of the designed SWB antenna at the notch resonance
frequencies of 2 GHz, 6 GHz, and 10 GHz is presented in Figure 12. Three sharp reduc-
tions in the gain at about −9.9 dB, −3.6 dB, and −1.8 dB in the notched bands at 2, 6, and 10
GHz, respectively, were perceived, which evidently proved the signal rejecting ability of
the presented antenna.

Figure 10.Fabricated
Figure10. Fabricatedantenna showing
antenna (a) E-shaped
showing stub,stub,
(a) E-shaped split elliptical slot, and
split elliptical C-shaped
slot, resonator
and C-shaped reso-
nator
on on Rogers’s
Rogers’s board
board (front (front
view), andview), and (b) ground
(b) elliptical elliptical ground
plane (rearplane
view).(rear view).

Both simulated and measured VSWR results of the presented antenna are provided
in Figure 11. Simulated and measured result showed that the designed antenna operated
at 1.67–47.5 GHz with VSWR below 2, except the triple notched bands at 1.8–2.2 GHz,
Figure 10. Fabricated antenna showing (a) E-shaped stub, split elliptical slot, and C-shaped reso-
4–7.2 GHz, and 9.8–10.4 GHz for rejecting the AWS and C and X band signals, respectively.
nator on Rogers’s board (front view), and (b) elliptical ground plane (rear view).

Figure 11. Simulated and measured VSWR.

Figure 11.
Figure 11.Simulated
Simulatedandand
measured VSWR.
measured VSWR.
The gain obtained by simulating the model were proved to be in a positive agreement
with
5.1. The gain obtained
measured
Gain by simulating
results achievedthe from
model were proved to be prototype
the fabricated in a positive agreement
of the antenna.
Figure 13
with measured results achieved from the fabricated prototype of the antenna. Figure 13
The simulated 3D polar gain plot of the designed SWB antenna at the notch resonance
frequencies of 2 GHz, 6 GHz, and 10 GHz is presented in Figure 12. Three sharp reductions
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exhibits the variation of simulated and measured peak gain with frequency for the pro-
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11, 711 posed antenna over the SWB frequency range (1.67–47.5 GHz). Abrupt gain reductions in 13 of 21
the notched band could be anticipated because of elevated VSWR values at these frequen-
cies, which resulted in low gain. At frequencies other than notched bands, the gain of the
antenna was enhanced with frequency and increased from 1.7 dB to 10 dB. At notched
frequencies, the simulated gain was −9.9 dB, −3.6 dB, and −1.8 dB, whereas the measured
in the gain at about −9.9 dB, −3.6 dB, and −1.8 dB in the notched bands at 2, 6, and 10 GHz,
gain was −10.38 dB, −4.45 dB, and −2.08 dB at 2 GHz, 6 GHz, and 10 GHz, respectively.
respectively, were perceived, which evidently proved the signal rejecting ability of the
(Note: The empirical results were recorded only up to 20 GHz because of the higher fre-
presented antenna.
quency constraint of the available VNA).

(a)

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(b)

(c)
Figure 12. Three-dimensional polar gain plot for the designed antenna at notch frequency (a) 2
Figure 12. Three-dimensional polar gain plot for the designed antenna at notch frequency (a) 2 GHz,
GHz, (b) 6 GHz, and (c) 10 GHz.
(b) 6 GHz, and (c) 10 GHz.

The gain obtained by simulating the model were proved to be in a positive agreement
with measured results achieved from the fabricated prototype of the antenna. Figure 13
exhibits the variation of simulated and measured peak gain with frequency for the proposed
antenna over the SWB frequency range (1.67–47.5 GHz). Abrupt gain reductions in the
notched band could be anticipated because of elevated VSWR values at these frequencies,
which resulted in low gain. At frequencies other than notched bands, the gain of the
antenna was enhanced with frequency and increased from 1.7 dB to 10 dB. At notched
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frequencies, the simulated gain was −9.9 dB, −3.6 dB, and −1.8 dB, whereas the measured
gain was −10.38 dB, −4.45 dB, and(c)−2.08 dB at 2 GHz, 6 GHz, and 10 GHz, respectively.
(Note: The empirical results were recorded only up to 20 GHz because of the higher
Figure 12. Three-dimensional polar gain plot for the designed antenna at notch frequency (a) 2
frequency constraint of the available VNA).
GHz, (b) 6 GHz, and (c) 10 GHz.

Figure 13. Simulated and measured peak gain of proposed antenna with notched bands.

5.2. Radiation Pattern

With
Figure
Figure 13. a viewand
13.Simulated
Simulatedto demonstrating
measured
and peakpeak
measured of that
gain gain theantenna
proposed designed
of proposed antenna
with notched
antenna with bands.radiated
notched bands. across a broa
quency
5.2. range, Figure
RadiationPattern
5.2. Radiation Pattern 14 illustrates the simulated and experimented radiation patte
the H-plane
With (∅ to
Witha aview
view = demonstrating
90°)
to and E-plane
demonstrating that the
that(∅the= designed
designed 0°) for the
antenna passband
radiated
antenna across aresonance
radiated broad frequency o
fre- a broad
across
GHz,
quency8.43
frequency GHz,
range, 11.88
Figure
range, GHz,
14 illustrates
Figure and 18.51
the simulated
14 illustrates GHz. Itand
canexperimented
and experimented
the simulated be seen thatpatterns
radiation the proposed
radiation in patterns antenn
the
sented H-plane (∅
in the reasonably 90°)
H-plane (∅ =good and ◦ E-plane (∅
90 ) and 0°)
bidirectional
E-plane (∅ =for the ◦passband resonance frequency of 2.53
monopole
0 ) for the E-plane
passbandpatterns
resonanceand omni-direction
frequency of
GHz, 8.43 GHz, 11.88 GHz, and 18.51 GHz. It can be seen that the proposed antenna pre-
2.53
plane GHz,
patterns8.43 GHz, 11.88 GHz, and 18.51 GHz. It can be seen that the proposed antenna
sented reasonablyover
goodthe different
bidirectional passband
monopole E-plane frequencies. At the higher
patterns and omni-directional H- frequencies (g
presented reasonably good bidirectional monopole E-plane patterns and omni-directional
than 8 GHz), the radiation patterns in both planes were distorted on account of the h
plane patterns over the different passband frequencies. At the higher frequencies (greater
H-plane
than 8modes’
patterns over the different
GHz), the excitation
radiation patterns
passband frequencies. Aton theaccount
higheroffrequencies (greater
order
than andinnon-uniform
both planes were distorted
phase division. the higher
As a ofconsequence, rad
order modes’ excitation and non-uniform phase division. As a consequence, radiated higher
8 GHz), the radiation patterns in both planes were distorted on account the
modes
order may
modes modes’ have
may have promoted
excitation
promoted and an increased
non-uniform
an increased level ofphase level of electromagnetic
division.
electromagnetic As a consequence,
interference (EM). In interference
radiated (EM
modes
order
orderto may have
to suppress
suppress promoted
these
these anradiated
unwanted
unwanted increased level
radiated
modes, of electromagnetic
modes,
a designer canaemploy
designer interference
such (EM).technique
can employ
techniques In
order
as to suppress
introducing thesestructures,
periodic unwantedparasitic
radiatedelements,
modes, asplit designer
ring can employ
resonators techniques
(SRRs), etc. such
as introducing periodic structures, parasitic elements, split ring resonators (SRRs
as introducing
However, periodic structures,
these techniques parasitic elements,
increase the complexity of the designsplit
andringcostresonators (SRRs), etc.
of fabrication.
However,
However, these techniques
these techniques increase
increase the complexity
the complexity of the
of the design and design
cost of and cost of fabrica
fabrication.

(a)
Figure 14. Cont.
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(b)

(c)

(d)
Figure
Figure 14.14. Simulated
Simulated andand measured
measured farradiation
far field field radiation
patternspatterns of presented
of presented (∅ = 90◦ ) at
antenna at antenna and(∅ = 90°)
= 0◦(∅
(∅and = 0°)
) for (a) for
2.53(a) 2.53(b)
GHz, GHz, (b) 8.43
8.43 GHz, (c) GHz, (c) 11.88
11.88 GHz, GHz,
and (d) and
18.51 (d) 18.51 GHz.
GHz.

6. Time-Domain Characterization
6. Time-Domain Characterization
SWB antennas must be capable of operating over the entire bandwidth with good
SWB
efficiency andantennas
acceptablemust be capable
radiation of operating
properties. over the
Simultaneously, thetransmitted
entire bandwidth
pulse fromwith goo
efficiency
the and acceptable
SWB antenna should haveradiation properties.
a good impulse Simultaneously,
response with minimum the transmitted
distortion. In puls
from the SWB antenna should have a good impulse response with minimum
addition, it is necessary that the pulse be identified at the receiver end with minimal distortio
In addition, it is necessary that the pulse be identified at the receiver end with minim
distortion. Therefore, to endorse the significance of the antenna for pulsed communicatio
systems, time-domain analysis was performed. The time-domain characterization of th
antenna parameters confirmed that the designed antenna was an excellent candidate fo
 Figure 14. Simulated and measured far field radiation patterns of presented antenna at (∅ = 90°)
Figure
and (∅14. Simulated
= 0°) andGHz,
for (a) 2.53 measured farGHz,
(b) 8.43 field (c)
radiation patterns
11.88 GHz, and of
(d)presented antenna at (∅ = 90°)
18.51 GHz.
and (∅ = 0°) for (a) 2.53 GHz, (b) 8.43 GHz, (c) 11.88 GHz, and (d) 18.51 GHz.
6. Time-Domain Characterization
6. Time-Domain Characterization
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11, 711 SWB antennas must be capable of operating over the entire bandwidth with good
16 of 21
SWB antennas
efficiency must beradiation
and acceptable capable ofproperties.
operating Simultaneously,
over the entire bandwidth with good
the transmitted pulse
efficiency
from the SWB and acceptable radiation
antenna should have properties.
a good impulse Simultaneously,
response with theminimum
transmitted pulse
distortion.
from the SWB antenna should have a good impulse response with
In addition, it is necessary that the pulse be identified at the receiver end with minimalminimum distortion.
Indistortion.
addition,
distortion. it is necessary
Therefore,
Therefore, that the
totoendorse
endorse pulse be identified
thesignificance
significance ofofthe at the receiver
theantenna
antenna for
forpulsed end
pulsed with minimal
communication
communication
distortion.
systems, Therefore, to endorse the significance of the antenna for
systems, time-domain analysis was performed. The time-domain characterizationofofthe
time-domain analysis was performed. The time-domain pulsed communication
characterization the
systems,
antenna time-domain
antennaparameters analysis that
parametersconfirmed
confirmed was performed.
thatthe
thedesigned
designed The time-domain
antenna
antenna was characterization
wasananexcellent
excellentcandidate of for
candidate the
for
antenna
triple parametersSWB
tripleband-notched
band-notched confirmed
SWB that the
applications.
applications. Todesigned
realize
To the
realize antenna was anbehavior
time-domain
the time-domain excellent ofcandidate
behavior the
of signal for
at
the signal
triple band-notched
band-notched
at band-notched SWB applications.
frequencies, twotwo
frequencies, similar To
similar realizewere
antennas
antennas the time-domain
were arranged
arranged ininbehavior
face-to-face of the
face-to-face and signal
andside-
side-
atby-side
band-notched
by-side frequencies,
configurations 75 mm two similar
apart, as antennas
shown in were
Figure arranged
15. In in
both
configurations 75 mm apart, as shown in Figure 15. In both the configurations, face-to-face
the and
configurations,side-
Gaussian
by-side
Gaussian pulses,
pulses,asasshown
configurations ininFigure
75 mm
shown Figure16,
apart, were
weretaken
as16,shown into
in Figure
taken intoconsideration.
15. In both theAA
consideration. few
fewkeykeytime-
configurations,time-
domain
Gaussian metrics
pulses, were
as investigated
shown in Figurein this
16, following
were taken
domain metrics were investigated in this following subsection. subsection.
into consideration. A few key time-
domain metrics were investigated in this following subsection.

(a)
(a)

75mm
75mm

(b)
(b)
Figure 15. Two different orientations of the presented radiator for time-domain analysis: (a) side-
Figure 15. Two different orientations of the presented radiator for time-domain analysis: (a) side-by-
Figure 15.and
by-side Two(b)different orientations
face-to-face of the presented radiator for time-domain analysis: (a) side-
orientations.
side andand
by-side (b) face-to-face orientations.
(b) face-to-face orientations.

Figure 16. Normalized received pulse for triple band-notched SWB antenna system in face-to-face
Figure
Figure 16. Normalized
16. Normalized
and side-by-side received pulse for triple band-notched SWB
arrangements. SWB antenna
antenna system
system in
in face-to-face
face-to-face
and side-by-side
and side-by-side arrangements.
arrangements.

6.1. System Fidelity Factor (SFF)

SSF can be described as the cross-correlation between the normalized input waveform
Ts (t) and normalized received waveform Rs (t) and can be evaluated by Equation (9)

Z∞
SFF = max T̂s (t) R̂s (t + τ )dt (9)
T
−∞
 Appl. Sci. 2021, 11, 711 17 of 21

where
Ts (t)
T̂s (t) = " #1 (10)
R∞ 2

| Ts (t)|2 dt
−∞

Rs (t)
R̂s (t) = " #1 (11)
R∞ 2
2

| Rs (t)| dt
−∞

where, Ts (t) is the normalized transmitted signal pulse, and Rs (t) is the normalized
received signal pulse for the presented triple band-notched SWB antenna.
Normalization is performed to ensure that only the shape of the signals is considered
without taking its magnitude into account. The ideal value of SFF lies between 0 and 1. If
it is 0, then the received signal is completely different from transmitted signal, and if it is 1,
then both the transmitted and received signals are identical. The signal is unrecognizable
when the SFF < 0.5. Hence, a practical SFF should be near to 1 for ensuring reliable antenna
performance over wide frequency ranges.
The SFF is evaluated by finding the similarity between Ts (t) and Rs (t) using Equation (9).
The calculated SFFs for the triple band-notched SWB antenna system for face-to-face and
side-by-side configurations were 93% and 90%, respectively.
As depicted in Figure 16, the undesired oscillations in the received signal for the triple
band-notched SWB antenna system in both configurations were considerably small. It
could be observed that the received signal had lower distortion and relatively maintained
the shape of the transmitted pulse. This confirmed that the received signal was less prone
to inter symbol interference (ISI).

6.2. Group Delay

The amount of distortion in the SWB antenna can be defined in terms of the group
delay of the device. A uniform sustained group delay is always desirable for the entire SWB
frequency range. The group delay of the proposed antenna system was steady, except at the
notch bands. There was a sudden variation in the group delay at the notch frequency for
the band-notched SWB antenna system due to the appearance of phase irregularities. From
Figure 17, it can be seen that a high group delay was observed at the notched frequencies
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(2, 6, and 10 GHz), whereas for passband frequencies, group delays for the face-to-face and
side to side arrangements were within acceptable limit of less than 1 ns.

Figure Group
Figure17.17. delaydelay
Group for proposed band notchband
for proposed antenna for side-by-side
notch antenna andfor face-to-face
side-by-sideconfigurations.
and face-to-face
rations.

6.3. Transfer Function

Since the SWB systems use short pulses to transmit and receive signals, it wa
tial to study the transfer functions for evaluating the proposed antenna’s performa
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11, 711 18 of 21

Figure 17. Group delay for proposed band notch antenna for side-by-side and face-to-face configu-
rations.
6.3. Transfer Function
6.3. Transfer Function
Since the SWB systems use short pulses to transmit and receive signals, it was essential
Sincethe
to study thetransfer
SWB systems use short
functions pulses to transmit
for evaluating and receive
the proposed signals,performance
antenna’s it was essen- and
tial to study the transfer functions for
designing the transmitted pulse signals. evaluating the proposed antenna’s performance and
designing the transmitted pulse signals.
In the transfer function (S21) of the band-notched SWB antenna system, there was a
In the transfer function (S21) of the band-notched SWB antenna system, there was a
sharp dip at the notch frequencies. From Figure 18, it was observed that the magnitude of
sharp dip at the notch frequencies. From Figure 18, it was observed that the magnitude of
S21 in both configurations was flat over the entire SWB spectrum, except at band-notched
S21 in both configurations was flat over the entire SWB spectrum, except at band-notched
regions. In the case of the face-to-face orientation, attenuations of 54 dB, 60 dB, and 37 dB
regions. In the case of the face-to-face orientation, attenuations of 54 dB, 60 dB, and 37 dB
were observed at the first notched band centered at 2 GHz, the second notched band
were observed at the first notched band centered at 2 GHz, the second notched band at
at the 6 GHz region, and the third notched band at the 10 GHz region, respectively. In
the 6 GHz region, and the third notched band at the 10 GHz region, respectively. In the
the side-by-side configuration, the attenuation was comparably less than the face-to-face
side-by-side configuration, the attenuation was comparably less than the face-to-face con-
configuration
figuration at band-notched
at band-notched regions.
regions.

Figure
Figure 18.
18.Transfer
Transferfunction
function(S21
(S) 21
for the the
) for proposed triple
proposed bandband
triple notchnotch
antenna for face-to-face
antenna and
for face-to-face and
side-by-side
side-by-sideconfiguration.
configuration.

ComparativeAnalysis
7. Comparative Analysis
Somedistinct
Some distincttechniques
techniqueswere were already
already well
well demonstrated
demonstrated in achieving
in achieving a wideband
a wideband
antenna with
antenna withsingle/dual/triple
single/dual/triple band-notch
band-notch characteristic
characteristic [1–15,17–25]
[1–15,17–25] in thein introductory
the introductory
section
section of
of this
thisarticle.
article.Thus,
Thus,it itisisworth
worth comparing
comparing thethe
proposed
proposed design withwith
design the existing
the existing
designs
designs stated
statedininthe
theliterature
literatureasas presented
presented in in
Table 3. It3.can
Table alsoalso
It can be seen fromfrom
be seen TableTable
3 3
that the presented antenna has considerably larger bandwidth ratios than
that the presented antenna has considerably larger bandwidth ratios than the other ref- the other refer-
enced
erencedantennas.
antennas. Although
Althoughthe thesizesize
of the antenna
of the is somewhat
antenna is somewhat larger thanthan
larger thosethose
in the
in the
reported literature, this is nevertheless the best one with respect to size
reported literature, this is nevertheless the best one with respect to size of frequencyof frequency rangerange
compared to other works. The main advantage of the proposed antenna is that it can be
tuned independently, ensuring that the notch frequencies are minimally mutually coupled.
Rejection levels of −9.9 dB, −3.6 dB, and −1.8 dB were encountered at notch frequencies
of 2 GHz, 6 GHz, and 10 GHz, respectively, which confirms the efficacy of band-notched
features of this presented design. The higher the rejection levels, the better the triple band
notch antenna performance is. It could be observed that the proposed antenna showed
superior performance compared to most of the previous studies in terms of bandwidth,
gain at passband, ratio bandwidth, bandwidth percentage, and bandwidth dimension ratio.
Therefore, the proposed triple band-notched design is a prominent radiating structure for
SWB applications.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11, 711 19 of 21

Table 3. Comparison of proposed design with existing designs.

Size (λ Free Space Frequency BW Gain (Passband Gain at Notch Frequency Antenna Structure
Ref. Wavelength Calculated at Notch BW (GHz) Notch Bands Bandwidth BDR VSWR at the No. of
No. (GHz) (%) Ratio in dB) (Rejection Level in dB) Notch Band Notches
Lower Frequency) Radiator Design Notch Structure

[1] 0.11λ × 0.15λ 2.8–13 3.3–4.2, 5.1–5.4 WiMAX, WLAN, 129 4.64:1 7818 0–2.6 5, 6 7,5 Dual Square-shaped radiator J-shaped and F-shaped slot

Inverted T-shaped slot, comb-shaped slot,

[2] 0.07λ × 0.11λ 2.12–14.8 3.36–4.16, 4.92–5.36, 5.68–6.0 WiMAX, lower WLAN, upper WLAN 150 6.98:1 19,480 2–6 12, 9, 8 10,5,4 Triple Rectangular patch antenna
rectangular-shaped slot

[3] 0.24λ × 0.29λ 2.8–12.6 3.43–3.65, 4.95–5.25, 5.36–5.85 WiMAX, WLAN 127 4.5:1 1825 2.5–5.5 2.5, 2, 0.5 5,5.5,3.5 Triple Circular patch radiator C-shaped slots

[4] 0.35λ × 0.35λ 3–11 5.15– 5.35, 5.725–5.825 WLAN 114 3.66:1 931 2.5–4 (−5.2 and −2.4) 5.8,8.5 Dual Circular radiating patch Quarter wavelength open ended slits

[5] 0.30λ × 0.28λ 3–11 5.0–5.8 WLAN 114 3.66:1 1357 2.5–7 12.5 27 Single Circular-shaped radiating patch Pair of half wavelength stubs and slits

[6] 0.3λ × 0.24λ 2.8–11.0 3.3–4, 5.05–5.90 WiMAX, WLAN 119 3.92:1 1653 1–4 4, 6 15,11 Dual Square radiating patch T-shaped stub, pair of U-shaped parasitic strips

2.39–2.49,
[7] 0.24λ × 0.24λ 4.97–5.48, 5.69–5.99 Lower WLAN, Upper WLAN 130 4.76:1 2257 0.5–5 4, 1 Not defined Dual Quasi U-shaped antenna Pair of inverted L-shaped stubs
3.1–11.4

[8] 0.25λ × 0.29λ 2.76–39.53 3.74, 5.45, 7.65 WiMAX, WLAN X band 174 14.32:1 2400 5–6.88 11.38, 9.65, 8.13 20.64, 5.65 and Triple Guitar-shaped radiating patch Inverted T-shaped stub, pair of elliptical slots
12.05

Tilted ellipse-shaped
[9] 0.15λ × 0.22λ 2.34–20.00 3.30–3.80, 5.150–5.825, 7.25–7.75 WiMAX, WLAN, DSS 158 8.54:1 4788 3.39–4.98 6.95, 8.95, 7.98 Not defined Triple Fractal stub, pair of modified rectangular slots
radiating patch

[10] 0.26λ × 0.35λ 2.68–11.15 3.3–3.6, 5.15–5.35, 5.725–5.825 WiMAX, WLAN, Upper WLAN 122 4.16:1 1341 2–4.75 3.4, 2.3 and 2.1 Not defined Triple Elliptical-shaped radiating patch Three sets of meandered ground stubs

[11] 0.32λ × 0.24λ 3–11 5–5.4, 7.8–8.4 WLAN ITU band 114 3.66:1 1484 1.79–4.47 2, 3 Not defined Dual Circular monopole radiator U-shaped and I-shaped parasitic elements

[12] 0.13λ × 0.27λ 1.6–25 3.2–4.4, 7.2–8.4 WiMAX/C band 176 15.6:1 5014 5.8 14, 8 5,4 Dual Circular monopole radiating patch U-shaped parasitic element, U-shaped slot

[13] 0.2λ × 0.2λ 3–17 5.15–5.825 IEEE802.11a, HIPERLAN/2 140 5.66:1 3500 2–5 4 4 Single Hemi-ellipse-shaped antenna Parasitic strip

Semi-elliptical-shaped
[14] 0.26λ × 0.26λ 2.21–11.71 3.3–3.8, 5.15–5.85, 7.9–8.4 WiMAX, WLAN, X-band 136 5.29:1 2011 1–6 1, 3 7.5, 5.5, 4 Triple Complementary SRR and rectangular SRR
radiating patch

0.24λ × 0.35 3.1–11 3.4–3.6, 5.1–5.3, 5.7–5.9 WiMAX WLAN 112 3.54:1 1333 2–4.5 6, 2.5, 2 Pair of slots, circular CSRR,
[15] Not defined Triple Bevel-shaped radiating patch rectangular-shaped CSRR

[17] 0.17λ × 0.17λ 2.8–14.8 3.3–3.6, 5.15–5.825 WiMAX WLAN 136 5.28:1 4706 0.5–5 4, 6 18, 11 Dual Square-shaped radiating patch Inverted L-shaped slot, U-shaped slot

IEEE802.11a, HIPERLAN/2 WLAN, Stepped square-shaped

[18] 0.32λ × 0.29λ 2.4–21.7 5.15–5.825, 3.3–3.6 153 9.04:1 1649 Not defined Not defined 4.5, 4.5 Dual L-shaped slot, U-shaped slot
WiMAX radiating patch

3.27–3.57, 5.01–5.45, 5.55–6.05, WiMAX, WLAN, downlink of X-band C-shaped slot, nested C-shaped slot,
[19] 0.21λ × 0.26λ 2.45–12 satellite communication, ITU8-GHz 132 4.89:1 2418 2–6 2, 3.0.5, 1, 1.5 5, 7, 8, 5, 8 Penta Portrait radiating patch
7.05–7.45, 7.83–8.19 arc-shaped stub, pair of U-shaped slots
band signals

Advanced wireless system, IEEE E-shaped resonator, meandered slot, and

[20] 0.15λ × 0.16λ 1.4–11.3 1.8–2.3, 5.6–6.1, 3.2–3.8 156 8.07:1 6500 3.6–4.6 2.5, 3, 1 9, 10, 18 Triple Maple leaf-shaped radiator
802.11/HIPERLAN, WiMAX U-shaped slot

Hook-shaped structure, inverted ohm-shaped

[21] 0.35λ × 0.33λ 2.9–13 3.3–3.9, 5.2–5.35, 5.8–6.0 WiMAX WLAN 127% 4.48:1 1099 4–6 5, 6, 7 20, 10, 20 Triple Spade-shaped monopole radiator
slot, semi octagonal resonator

[22] 0.43 × 0.61 2.6–10.8 5.09, 6.34, and 8.04 WLAN X Band 122 4.15:1 465 0–4 9.6, 12.7,4.27 Not defined Triple Circular monopole radiating patch Three pairs of circular SRRs,

[23] 0.33λ × 0.29λ 2.58–11.62 3.28–3.82, 5.12–5.4, 5.7–6 WiMAX, WLAN, DSRC 127 4.5:1 1327 2–5 5, 10, 4 12, 10, 4 Triple Leaf structured CPW-fed Two rectangular SRRs and one circular SRR
ground plane

WiMAX, Downlink X-band satellite U-shaped slot, modified U-shaped slot,

[24] 0.43λ × 0.24λ 3.1–11 3.3–3.7, 7.1–7.76, 5.15–5.825 112 3.54:1 1085 2.7–3.6 5, 2, 6 Not defined Triple Fork-shaped radiating patch
communication, WLAN semi-arch-shaped slot

WLAN, downlinks of X-band satellite Modified elliptical-shaped

[25] 0.35λ × 0.36λ 0.72–25 2.4–2.484, 5.15–5.85, 7.25–7.75 189 34.72:1 1500 2.5–7.5 1.5, −2, 3 10, 10, 10 Triple Pair of arc-shaped slots, inverted U-shaped slot
communication radiating patch

Prop. Concentric structured E-shaped stub, split elliptical slot,

0.22λ × 0.25λ 1.67–47.5 1.8–2.2, 4–7.2, 9.8–10.4 AWS, C Band, X Band 186 28.44:1 3382 2–15 9.9, 3.6, 1.8 4, 7, 5.9 Triple
work monopole antenna C-shaped resonator
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11, 711 20 of 21

8. Conclusions
A compact concentric structured SWB antenna with triple notch bands using an E-
shaped stub, split elliptical-shaped slot, and C-shaped resonator has been demonstrated
experimentally. The presented antenna offers a broad impedance bandwidth of 45.83 GHz
(1.67–47.5 GHz), with triple notches at 1.8–2.2 GHz, 4–7.2 GHz, and 9.8–10.4 GHz to
eliminate the interference from co-existing AWS, C, and X bands, respectively. Based on
empirical formulas, three notch bands are developed at the intended frequencies with
appropriate dimensions. In order to understand the triple band-notched functions, the
surface current distribution at the band-notched frequencies are computed and examined.
The band notches of the designed antenna can be tuned autonomously through their
particular governing parameters. The simulated and measured results of VSWR, gain, and
radiation pattern are compared, and a close agreement between simulated and measured
results is observed. The presented antenna has an elementary linear structure with a
concise dimension of 45 × 40 mm2 , allowing it to be embedded within portable devices
conveniently. The designed antenna offers excellent time-domain performances, such as
constant group delay, minimum pulse distortion, and an abruptly reduced gain at the stop
bands, which makes it appropriate for pulse-based SWB communications.

Author Contributions: Conceptualization: T.A. and W.B.; methodology: T.A., W.B., A.S., P.K., S.D.
and J.A.; software: W.B. and A.S.; validation, M.S., W.B., T.A., P.K., A.S., S.D. and J.A.; data citation:
W.B. and A.S.; writing: W.B., T.A., S.D. and A.S.; supervision: T.A., M.S., P.K., and J.A. All authors
have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.
Funding: This research received no external funding.
Institutional Review Board Statement: Not applicable.
Informed Consent Statement: Not applicable.
Data Availability Statement: Not applicable.
Conflicts of Interest: The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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