Research Article

Compact, Slotted, Printed Antennas for Dual-Band Communication in Future Wireless Sensor Networks

Table 3

Comparison of well-performing GNDP lengths between the four dual-band printed IFAs in terms of bandwidth and efficiency.

K2 GK2 D-GK2 MK2

Band (GHz) 2-3 5-6 2-3 5-6 2-3 5-6 2-3 5-6

Maximum BW (GHz) 0.23 0.96 0.18 1.40 0.19 1.20 0.18 1.00
at (mm) 36–40 28 36–44 28 32–44 32–40 32–44 28

Maximum (%) 88 87-88 83 91 84 88–90 84 87-88
at (mm) 32–36 28–32 32–44 28–32 28–44 20–36 28–48 28