An L-Strip Double-Band and Triple-Band Antenna for WiFi, WiMax and 5G Applications

Abstract

A novel double and triple band monopole antenna covering WiFi, WiMax and 5G application is presented in this article. The proposed antenna is evolved from the traditional quarter-wave monopole antenna. Two L-shaped strips were integrated on both sides of the quarter wave monopole antenna to enable double-band and triple-band frequency operation. The antenna exhibits moderate gain over the desired frequencies of operation. The proof-of-concept is validated with simulated results. The integration of L-strips opens a possibility to convert a single band monopole antenna into a double band or triple band antenna without much design complexity. Moreover, the independent tuning nature of the frequency bands in the proposed design enables us to conFigure the antenna at any desired frequency bands.