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@article{205624,
        author = {Ashwini Mangasuli and Akanksha Nalage and Siddhi Deshpande and Prof. Chandrakant R. Kuwar and Dr. Kailas Sawant},
        title = {Design and Fabrication of a UWB Antenna for 5G Applications},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {1},
        pages = {7715-7719},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=205624},
        abstract = {As 5G technology develops rapidly, there is a strong need for antennas that are thin, efficient, and can work well on a wide range of frequencies. In this study, we describe how we designed, built, and tested a flat (planar) Ultra-Wideband (UWB) antenna specifically for 5G devices. Our design focuses on the frequency range shared by new sub-6 GHz 5G networks and the UWB band (3.1 GHz to 10.6 GHz). The antenna uses a modified version of a microstrip monopole a type of antenna made by placing a metal patch on a board with non-conductive material below it. We included a special pattern (Defected Ground Structure, DGS) in the ground layer and changed the shape of the main patch to help it match the incoming signals better and to widen the frequency range it covers. We used simulation software (Ansys HFSS) to test different designs and ensure the standing wave ratio a measure of signal quality remained below 2 at all frequencies of interest. The design includes U-shaped structures to block unwanted surface currents and slim rectangular openings on the ground to make signals cleaner. We built the final version on a low-cost FR4 circuit board, using chemical processes to shape the copper. Measurements were taken using a specialized instrument (Vector Network Analyzer) in a lab setup designed to block signal interference. The results show that the antenna works from 3.1 GHz to 10.6 GHz and captures important 5G frequencies (4.6 and 4.8 GHz) with good signal strength. The design offers consistent performance and is suitable for smart devices, IoT gadgets, and busy mobile networks.},
        keywords = {Ultra-Wideband (UWB), 5G Sub-6 GHz, Defected Ground Structure (DGS), Planar Monopole, Ansys HFSS, Vector Network Analyzer (VNA).},
        month = {June},
        }