Reconfigurable Truncated E-Shape Electromagnetic Gap-Coupled Antenna with Air Gap and Switch Configurations for Wideband Wireless Applications

Authors Akanksha Gupta1 , Komal Sharma2 , Pranav Saxena1 , Manish Kumar3 , Dheeraj Bhardwaj4
Affiliations

1JECRC University, 303905 Jaipur, India

2Swami Keshvanand Institute of Technology Management and Gramothan, 302017 Jaipur, India

3Maharishi International University, Fairfield, IA 52557, United States

4Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Jaipur Campus, 302017 Jaipur, India

Е-mail guptaakku1994@gmail.com
Issue Volume 17, Year 2025, Number 3
Dates Received 02 April 2025; revised manuscript received 17 June 2025; published online 27 June 2025
Citation Akanksha Gupta, Komal Sharma, et al., J. Nano- Electron. Phys. 17 No 3, 03036 (2025)
DOI https://doi.org/10.21272/jnep.17(3).03036
PACS Number(s) 84.40. Ba
Keywords Microstrip patch antenna, Wideband (2) , Coaxial probe feed, Gap coupled array, Switch (9) .
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This paper presents the design and analysis of a high-gain microstrip patch antenna optimized for wideband frequency applications in wireless communication. The proposed antenna employs advanced techniques, including direct coaxial probe feeding, a 5.9 mm air gap within the patch structure, and a truncated corner gap-coupled array with configurable switches S1, S4 ON. These design elements contribute to significant performance enhancements, achieving impedance bandwidths of 10.23 % and 47.44 % (VSWR ≤ 2) across the 2 GHz to 3.41 GHz frequency range. The antenna also demonstrates a peak gain of 12.42 dB at 2.67 GHz. A thorough parametric analysis compares the antenna's performance with and without the inclusion of switching mechanisms, revealing notable improvements in bandwidth and gain. The antenna design was validated through simulations using the method of moments-based IE3D software. The results highlight the antenna's potential for effective deployment in modern wireless communication systems, offering enhanced bandwidth, gain, and overall performance.

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