A Compact Multiband Hybrid Rectangular DRA for Wireless Applications

Abstract

A new tri-band rectangular DRA is simulated and tested for wireless communication applications like ISM, Wi-Max, and WLAN. The dielectric resonator antenna structure is excited by a 50 Ω transmission line. The rectangular DRA with concentric square rings is designed to acquire the operation of triple-bands. The investigated antenna parametric study has been accomplished on HFSS tool. The implemented design exhibits triple-band characteristics at 2. GHz, with a fractional bandwidth of 17.3%, 28.1%, and 10.6%, respectively. The implemented concentric square rings are imposed on FR4-substrate material to emphasize the antenna parameters and to minimize the size. The designed antenna has a compact size, good radiation properties, and optimal operational bandwidth. To validate the antenna, it is fabricated, and the results match well with the simulated ones. The antenna is well suitable for wireless communication applications. The fabricated rectangular DRA is measured by using MS2037C Anritsu-Combinational Analyzer.