Abstract: “This study presents a coplanar waveguide (CPW)-fed planar monopole antenna. The proposed antenna is designed to operate from 0.5 to 3 GHz. The goal was to reduce the dimensions of the antenna through various design variations in the geometry of the Square Planar Monopole Antenna . Final Design consists os a Central Hole, Step Notches at the edges and Curved Base where radiating element is fed by the CPW.The Impedence and Radiation characteristics(Calculated and Measured) of the proposed monopole are presented and effect of the design variations are analyzed.”

Keywords: conventional, monopole, antenna