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Book Multiple Antenna Techniques for Pulse based Ultra wideband System

Download or read book Multiple Antenna Techniques for Pulse based Ultra wideband System written by Sudheer Vemulapalli and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indoor wireless local area networks (LAN's) and personal area networks (PAN's) have evolved very rapidly in the recent past. The indoor wireless LAN's are mainly dominated by narrow-band technologies like the IEEE 802.11a, b which are short range and provide data rates of 1 Mbps to 54 Mbps. The Bluetooth has become the standard for low-data rate WPAN's. Ultra-wideband (UWB), though an old technology, has generated a lot of interest lately to be a contender for the high data rate indoor applications. A UWB system could span multi-GHz bandwidth, which enables it to pro- vide a very high capacity. The IEEE is developing the standards for the high data rate indoor environments and the approach is tending towards multi-band UWB. This thesis studies the system architecture and error performance of pulse-based UWB systems with multiple transmitter and receiver antennas for indoor environments. Performance of space-time coded multiple antenna pulse-based UWB and space-time-frequency coded multiple-antenna pulse-based multi-band UWB are analyzed. For the multi-band system, the 7.5 GHz UWB spectrum specified by the FCC is divided into sub-bands of 528 MHz each, and multiple sub-bands can be simultaneously used for data transmission. We design codes that maximize coding and diversity gains for multiple-antenna systems over the frequency- selective UWB channels and provide detailed detection and decoding procedures. The proposed multi-antenna multi-band UWB system could dramatically increase link throughput as compared to existing schemes over non-line-of-sight (NLOS) dense multipath channels.

Book Analysis and Modeling of Multiple Antennas in Ultra Wideband

Download or read book Analysis and Modeling of Multiple Antennas in Ultra Wideband written by Raffaele D'Errico and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ultra Wide Band (UWB) is a wireless communication technology that employs a huge bandwidth, typically from hundreds of MHz up to several GHz. Research activities in UWB have experienced a continuous growth over the past decade. It is well known that, in traditional narrow-band communications, multiple antenna systems offer attractive aspects in wireless communications by means of Multiple-Input-Multiple-Output (MIMO) techniques, that either give out high channel capacities through spatial multiplexing, or offer an increase of link robustness, by taking advantage of antenna diversity at both ends of the link. A large number of scientific contributions have been published in the last years on UWB communications and narrow-band multiple antenna systems (MAS), but the literature on UWB combined with multiple antennas is still poor, especially on electromagnetic aspects. One of the most challenging issues is size reduction of the MAS. In practical applications, arrays should be compact in order to be incorporated in radio devices. Obviously, by reducing the single antenna size or the inter-antennas distance, it is possible to minimize the overall system dimension. On the other hand, the mutual coupling increases for closely spaced sensors, which can detrimentally modify the system performance. Thus, radiation, and distortion characteristics of the single radiator are altered because of the presence of other antennas. In this thesis we address the issue of the UWB multiple antenna design and assessment, by highlighting the influence of the interaction between close radiators, and by modelling it. In Chapter 1 we present an overview of UWB technology, by focusing on the main aspects of the physical layer. In chapter 2 we present a variety of single UWB antenna designs. We focus on the major features of UWB antenna characterization and the influence of antenna distortion. These antennas will be employed as single element composing the multiple antenna system in the subsequent work. In chapter 3 we present a UWB multiple antenna measurement campaign carried out in a anechoic chamber. The aim is to characterize UWB multiple antennas for different array topologies, inter-elements distances and single element designs. In chapter 4 we present a general method based on the definition of a scattering coefficient to predict the effects of the passive radiators within the multiple antenna system. The method has the advantage to avoid the use of a full electromagnetic simulation (or measurement) of the array. Moreover a statistical model of the scattering within UWB multiple antennas is introduced and presented for a class of UWB monopoles. The model is based on poles extraction of the scattering coefficient by means of the Generalized Matrix Pencil method. In chapter 5 we present a UWB channel measurement campaign in the 2-10 GHz band intended to quantitatively evaluate the improvements obtained through multiple antennas in UWB systems. To this aim an analysis of antenna diversity with previously characterized arrays is presented with emphasis on the differences between virtual real interacting compact arrays. The impact of the signal bandwidth on spatial multiplexing in the case of pulse based physical layer schemes, in the measured multiple antenna channels. This work has been carried out at ENSTA-Paris Tech and the University of Bologna, in the scope of the European FP6 project PULSERS Phase II.

Book Ultra Wideband Systems

Download or read book Ultra Wideband Systems written by Roberto Aiello Ph.D. and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2006-06-12 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ultra wideband technology turns the radio spectrum available to wireless applications from a country road into a high-speed ten lane super freeway, and the destination is the future of wireless technology. UWB is a huge leap forward because it offers wide bandwidth with little interference, allowing multiple UWB signals to share a single channel. This multi-author volume, compiled under the guidance of Dr. Roberto Aiello, introduces the theory and concepts behind ultra wideband (UWB) systems as well as their applications. Authors include those involved in creating the UWB standards, researchers, and applications specialists. This book has been broken down into three parts: introduction to UWB, different techniques available, and applications. Within these sections topics covered are UWB spectrum and regulations, UWB channels, modulation techniques, antennas, signal propagation, and UWB transceiver architectures. This book has all the information RF/wireless engineers will need to understand this burgeoning technology. *An all-star list of contributors covers the subject more authoritatively than any single author could *Discusses U.S. and international ultra wideband regulations *Includes material on antenna systems and signal propagation at ultra wideband frequencies

Book Ultra Wideband Antennas and Propagation

Download or read book Ultra Wideband Antennas and Propagation written by Ben Allen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-11-02 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing up-to-date material for UWB antennas and propagation as used in a wide variety of applications, "Ultra-wideband Antennas and Propagation for Communications, Radar and Imaging" includes fundamental theory, practical design information and extensive discussion of UWB applications from biomedical imaging, through to radar and wireless communications. An in-depth treatment of ultra-wideband signals in practical environments is given, including interference, coexistence and diversity considerations. The text includes antennas and propagation in biological media in addition to more conventional environments. The topics covered are approached with the aim of helping practising engineers to view the subject from a different angle, and to consider items as variables that were treated as constants in narrowband and wideband systems. Features tables of propagation data, photographs of antenna systems and graphs of results (e.g. radiation patterns, propagation characteristics) Covers the fundamentals of antennas and propagation, as well as offering an in-depth treatment of antenna elements and arrays for UWB systems, and UWB propagation models Provides a description of the underlying concepts for the design of antennas and arrays for conventional as well as ultra-wideband systems Draws together UWB theory by using case-studies to show applications of antennas and propagation in communication, radar and imaging systems The book highlights the unique design issues of using ultra-wideband and will serve both as an introductory text and a reference guide for designers and students alike.

Book Ultra Wideband Wireless Communication

Download or read book Ultra Wideband Wireless Communication written by Huseyin Arslan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-10-06 with total page 523 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ULTRA WIDEBAND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION AN INTERNATIONAL PANEL OF EXPERTS PROVIDE MAJOR RESEARCH ISSUES AND A SELF-CONTAINED, RAPID INTRODUCTION TO THE THEORY AND APPLICATION OF UWB This book delivers end-to-end coverage of recent advances in both the theory and practical design of ultra wideband (UWB) communication networks. Contributions offer a worldwide perspective on new and emerging applications, including WPAN, sensor and ad hoc networks, wireless telemetry, and telemedicine. The book explores issues related to the physical layer, medium access layer, and networking layer. Following an introductory chapter, the book explores three core areas: Analysis of physical layer and technology issues System design elements, including channel modeling, coexistence, and interference mitigation and control Review of MAC and network layer issues, up to the application Case studies present examples such as network and transceiver design, assisting the reader in understanding the application of theory to real-world tasks. Ultra Wideband Wireless Communication enables technical professionals, graduate students, engineers, scientists, and academic and professional researchers in mobile and wireless communications to become conversant with the latest theory and applications by offering a survey of all important topics in the field. It also serves as an advanced mathematical treatise; however, the book is organized to allow non-technical readers to bypass the mathematical treatments and still gain an excellent understanding of both theory and practice.

Book Ultra Wideband Pulse based Radio

Download or read book Ultra Wideband Pulse based Radio written by Wim Vereecken and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-04-22 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today’s booming expanse of personal wireless radio communications is a rich source of new challenges for the designer of the underlying enabling te- nologies. Personal communication networks are designed from a fundam- tally different perspective than broadcast service networks, such as radio and television. While the focus of the latter is on reliability and user comfort, the emphasis of personal communication devices is on throughput and mobility. However, because the wireless channel is a shared transmission medium with only very limited resources, a trade-off has to be made between mobility and the number of simultaneous users in a con?ned geographical area. Accord- 1 ing to Shannon’s theorem on channel capacity, the overall data throughput of a communication channel bene?ts from either a linear increase of the tra- mission bandwidth, or an (equivalent) exponential increase in signal quality. Consequently, it is more bene?cial to think in terms of channel bandwidth than it is to pursue a high transmission power. All the above elements are embodied in the concept of spatial ef?ciency. By describing the throughput of a system 2 in terms of bits/s/Hz/m , spatial ef?ciency takes into account that the use of a low transmission power reduces the operational range of a radio transmission, and as such enables a higher reuse rate of the same frequency spectrum.

Book Multifunctional Ultrawideband Antennas

Download or read book Multifunctional Ultrawideband Antennas written by Chinmoy Saha and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-03-19 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Multifunctional Antennas (MFA) are comparatively a new area for antenna research and finds applications in various modern wireless radios, like Cognitive Radio (CR) in Software Defined Radio (SDR) technology and MIMO technology. This book is first attempt and an invaluable resource which deals with the design and realization of various kinds of multifunctional antennas. After clearly explaining the exclusive features of MFAs, the book presents various designs of such antennas considering versatile modern and upcoming applications. Written by three internationally known researchers, Multi-Functional Ultra Wideband Antennas: Trends, Techniques and Applications: Provides a lucid introduction on UWB systems, historical perspective and discusses various applications of such systems Discusses fundamentals of antennas and its characterization in time and frequency domains, primarily aimed for the beginners in the area Revisits the design and realization of various classical UWB antennas Discusses various techniques of designing frequency-notched UWB antennas and provide detailed comparison of the techniques Deals with the techniques of deriving multiple antenna functionalities from a single antenna Incorporates exclusive discussions on modern reconfigurable antennas and printed and dielectric resonator based MIMO antennas with clear focus on recent and upcoming technological requirements With Multi-Functional Ultra Wideband Antennas: Trends, Techniques and Applications, antenna engineers, communication system engineers, graduate students, academic/industry researchers will gain a thorough knowledge on design of such antennas with clear physical insight and understanding. Chinmoy Saha, PHD, is an associate Professor in the Department of Avionics at Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. His current research interest includes Microwave Circuits, Engineered Materials, Metamaterial Inspired Antennas and Circuits, reconfigurable and multi-functional antennas for modern wireless applications, Dielectric Resonator antennas, THz antennas and wireless power transfer. He is the author or coauthor of several books, scientific journals and recipient of several prestigious awards. Jawad Yaseen Siddiqui, PHD, is an associate Professor in the Department of Radio Physics and Electronics at University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India. His current research interest includes ultra-wideband antennas, frequency reconfigurable antennas, tapered slot antennas and multi-functional antennas for cognitive radio application. He is the author or coauthor of several books, scientific journals and recipient of prestigious awards. He is a Co-Principal Investigator on Stratosphere Troposphere (ST) Radar Project at the University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India. Yahia M.M. Antar, PHD, is a Professor in the Department of Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston, ON, Canada. He is the author or coauthor of several books, scientific journals and recipient of prestigious awards which includes IEEE-Antennas and Propagation Society prestigious Chen-To-Tai Distinguished Educator Award for 2017, 2015 IEEE Canada J. M. Ham outstanding Engineering Education Award, 2014 IEEE Canada RA Fessenden Silver Medal, 2012 Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal from the Governor General of Canada and many more.

Book Compact Antennas for High Data Rate Communication

Download or read book Compact Antennas for High Data Rate Communication written by Jagannath Malik and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses the development of promising technologies for compact antennas for high data-rate communications. It discusses and analyzes the design of compact ultra-wideband (UWB) and multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) antennas, providing essential know-how for designers, practicing engineers and scientists. These wireless communication technologies enable consumers to have convenient access to a wide range of services – anytime, anywhere. And the introduction of wireless mobile access points eliminates the limitations to communication imposed by geographical location. The Internet has allowed people to access and share information much more rapidly, but in order to achieve higher data rates with the limited available resources and imposed constraints, wireless communication technology needs to be pushed beyond the physical limits of the propagation channel. This book contributes to achieving this goal.

Book Ultra Wideband

Download or read book Ultra Wideband written by Ranjit Gharpurey and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-03-06 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a compilation of chapters on various aspects of Ultra Wideband. The book includes chapters on Ultra Wideband transceiver implementations, pulse-based systems and one on the implementation for the WiMedia/MBOFDM approach. Another chapter discusses the implementation of the physical layer baseband, including the ADC and post-ADC processing required in the UWB system. Future advances such as multiantenna UWB solutions are also discussed.

Book UWB

    UWB

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  • Author : Ian Oppermann
  • Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
  • Release : 2005-04-08
  • ISBN : 0470869186
  • Pages : 248 pages

Download or read book UWB written by Ian Oppermann and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-04-08 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past 20 years UWB has been used for radar, sensing, military communications and niche applications. However, since the FCC ruling in 2002, which allowed the commercial operation of UWB for data communications, UWB has changed dramatically. Implementation oriented, this volume explores the fundamentals of UWB technology with particular emphasis on impulse radio (IR) techniques. It explains the key physical layer aspects of UWB technology, especially in communications and in control applications, and examines the multiple access (MAC) issues which are emerging as a hot area for practical UWB systems. Offers practical information about implementation Addresses issues of modulation possibilities, appropriate circuits for UWB, an example circuit design, MAC protocol issues and use of UWB for positioning applications Includes a literature survey examining books, articles and conference papers presenting the basic features of UWB technology and current systems Features a patent database search providing a historical perspective to the state-of-the-art technology UWB Theory and Applications will be indispensable to researchers interested in the practical issues of UWB technology and realistic assumptions of UWB, as well as engineers interested in implementing UWB devices.

Book Ultra Wideband  Short Pulse Electromagnetics 3

Download or read book Ultra Wideband Short Pulse Electromagnetics 3 written by Carl E. Baumann and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-04-17 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first two international conferences on Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Short-Pulse (SP) Electromagnetics were held at Polytechnic University, Brooklyn, New York in 1992 and 1994. Their purpose was to focus on advanced technologies for generating, radiating, and detecting UWB,SP signals, on mathematical methods, their propagation and scattering, and on current as well as potential future applications. The success of these two conferences led to the desirability of scheduling a third conference. Impetus was provided by the electromagnetics community and discussions led by Carl Baum and Larry Carin resulted in the suggestion that the UWB conferences be moved around, say to government laboratories such as Phillips Laboratory. Consequently the decision was made by the Permanent HPEM Committee to expand AMEREM '96 to include the Third Ultra-Wide Band, Short-Pulse (UWB,SP 3) with the Third Unexploded Ordnance Detec tion and Range Remediation Conference (UXO) and the HPEMINEM Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico during the period May 27-31, 1996. Planning is now underway for EUROEM '98 in June, 1998 in Tel Aviv, Israel. Joseph Shiloh is the conference chairman. A fourth UWB,SP meeting is planned as a part of this conference and Ehud Heyman will coordinate this part of the meeting. The papers which appear in this volume, the third in the UWB,SP series, update subject areas from the earlier UWB,SP conferences. These topics include pulse generation and detection, antennas, pulse propagation, scattering theory, signal processing, broadband electronic systems, and buried targets.

Book Ultra Wideband and 60 GHz Communications for Biomedical Applications

Download or read book Ultra Wideband and 60 GHz Communications for Biomedical Applications written by Mehmet R. Yuce and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-10-16 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ​ This book investigates the design of devices, systems, and circuits for medical applications using the two recently established frequency bands: ultra-wideband (3.1-10.6 GHz) and 60 GHz ISM band. These two bands provide the largest bandwidths available for communication technologies and present many attractive opportunities for medical applications. The applications of these bands in healthcare are wireless body area network (WBAN), medical imaging, biomedical sensing, wearable and implantable devices, fast medical device connectivity, video data transmission, and vital signs monitoring. The recent technological advances and developments proposed or used in medicine based on these two bands are covered. The book introduces possible solutions and design techniques to efficiently implement these systems in medical environment. All individual chapters are written by leading experts in their fields. Contributions by authors are on various applications of ultra-wideband and the 60 GHz ISM band including circuit implementation, UWB and 60 GHz signal transmission around and in-body, antenna design solution, hardware implementation of body sensors, UWB transceiver design, 60 GHz transceiver design, UWB radar for contactless respiratory monitoring, and ultra-wideband based medical Imaging. The book will be a key resource for medical professionals, bio-medical engineers, and graduate and senior undergraduate students in computer, electrical, electronic and biomedical engineering disciplines.

Book Ultra Wideband Radio Propagation Channels

Download or read book Ultra Wideband Radio Propagation Channels written by Pascal Pagani and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-03-04 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ultra Wide Band (UWB) technology consists of transmitting radio signals over frequency bandwidths from 500 MHz to several GHz. Its unique characteristics may be exploited for the design of high data rate wireless communication systems, as well as localization and imaging applications. The development and optimization of such systems require a precise knowledge of the radio transmission medium. This book examines all aspects of the propagation channel for UWB systems. UWB technology is first presented, with a particular emphasis being placed on its applications, spectrum regulation issues, and the different communication techniques. The authors introduce the theoretical bases of radioelectric propagation and give an overview of the channel sounding techniques adapted for UWB signals. The two main principles of UWB channel modeling are finally exposed and illustrated: deterministic channel modeling, based on the simulation of the propagation phenomena in a given environment, and statistical channel modeling, which relies on the experimental analysis of the main channel characteristics.

Book Multiple input Multiple output Antennas for Ultra Wideband Communications

Download or read book Multiple input Multiple output Antennas for Ultra Wideband Communications written by Ali Imran Najam and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: UWB technology has rapidly emerged in the areas of WPAN and sensors networks featuring high data rate communications. The applications of UWB are limited to very short-range communications due to the extremely low transmitted power. The combination of MIMO techniques with UWB has been considered as a solution to improve the range. However, a fundamental challenge arises for the design of antennas that faces the constraints offered by UWB systems and multi-antennas systems, and the constraints of size and cost. In this context, several new UWB-MIMO antennas are proposed. Their characterization is based on the parameters relevant to conventional antenna design and the specific parameters relevant to the UWB-MIMO antenna design. In particular, a new compact design with high isolation by inserting the inverted-Y shaped stub on the ground plane is proposed. A new method for modelling the mutual coupling, is also introduced which has the advantage of offering new approach to compensate it.

Book Antennas for Portable Devices

Download or read book Antennas for Portable Devices written by Zhi Ning Chen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-04-04 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers a comprehensive and practical reference guide to antenna design and engineering for portable devices Antennas are often the most bulky components in many portable wireless devices such as mobile phones. Whilst the demand for ever smaller and more powerful wireless devices increases, as does the importance of designing and engineering smaller antennas to fit these devices. Antennas for Portable Devices provides a complete and cutting-edge guide to the design and engineering of small antennas for portable electronic devices such as mobile phone handsets, laptop computers, RFID (radio frequency identification), microwave thermal therapies devices, wearable devices, and UWB (ultra-wideband) based consumer devices. The book addresses practical engineering issues that antenna professionals have to deal with. It explains the immediate demands for existing systems; discusses the antenna technology for the latest and emerging applications, and gives comprehensive coverage of hot topics in the wireless industry. Issues including design considerations, engineering design, measurement setup and methodology, and practical applications are all covered in depth. Antennas for Portable Devices: Covers antennas for all modern portable wireless devices from handsets, RFID tags, laptops, wearable sensors, UWB-based wireless USB dongles and handheld microwave treatment devices Explains how to design and engineer applications for miniaturization of antenna technology, utilising practical case studies to provide the reader with an understanding of systems and design skills Links the basic antenna theory, with design methodology, and engineering design Is amply illustrated with numerous figures and data tables of antenna designs to aid understanding Features contributions from industry and research experts in antenna technology and applications This invaluable resource will provide a comprehensive overview of miniaturizing antenna technology for antenna engineers in industry, and R&D organizations, graduate students, consultants, researchers, RF professionals, technical managers, as well as practitioners working in the area of consumer electronics, RF systems, wireless communications, or bio-medical devices.

Book Ultrawideband Antennas

Download or read book Ultrawideband Antennas written by Daniel Valderas and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2011 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ultrawideband (UWB) technology, positioned as the cutting edge of research and development, paves the way to meet the emerging demands set by broadband wireless applications, such as high-speed data transmission, medical imaging, short-range radars, electromagnetic testing, etc. This breathtaking resource builds upon the basics of UWB technology to provide a complete compilation of figures of merit along with a vital state-of-the-art of the different antenna alternatives that are to be employed according to the specific application. Without excessive recourse to mathematics, this volume emphasizes on the UWB antenna design and equips readers with practical prediction techniques based on simple formulas and models. The big picture of UWB antenna technology would not be complete without addressing its applications, and this will serve to provide consultants with key clues for slot market searching. Containing over 150 supporting illustrations and figures, this comprehensive overview of UWB technology, antenna design and applications is a vital source of information and reference for R&D organizations, researchers, practitioners, consultants, RF professionals and communication engineers.

Book Multifunctional Ultrawideband Antennas

Download or read book Multifunctional Ultrawideband Antennas written by Chinmoy Saha and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-03-19 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Multifunctional Antennas (MFA) are comparatively a new area for antenna research and finds applications in various modern wireless radios, like Cognitive Radio (CR) in Software Defined Radio (SDR) technology and MIMO technology. This book is first attempt and an invaluable resource which deals with the design and realization of various kinds of multifunctional antennas. After clearly explaining the exclusive features of MFAs, the book presents various designs of such antennas considering versatile modern and upcoming applications. Written by three internationally known researchers, Multi-Functional Ultra Wideband Antennas: Trends, Techniques and Applications: Provides a lucid introduction on UWB systems, historical perspective and discusses various applications of such systems Discusses fundamentals of antennas and its characterization in time and frequency domains, primarily aimed for the beginners in the area Revisits the design and realization of various classical UWB antennas Discusses various techniques of designing frequency-notched UWB antennas and provide detailed comparison of the techniques Deals with the techniques of deriving multiple antenna functionalities from a single antenna Incorporates exclusive discussions on modern reconfigurable antennas and printed and dielectric resonator based MIMO antennas with clear focus on recent and upcoming technological requirements With Multi-Functional Ultra Wideband Antennas: Trends, Techniques and Applications, antenna engineers, communication system engineers, graduate students, academic/industry researchers will gain a thorough knowledge on design of such antennas with clear physical insight and understanding. Chinmoy Saha, PHD, is an associate Professor in the Department of Avionics at Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. His current research interest includes Microwave Circuits, Engineered Materials, Metamaterial Inspired Antennas and Circuits, reconfigurable and multi-functional antennas for modern wireless applications, Dielectric Resonator antennas, THz antennas and wireless power transfer. He is the author or coauthor of several books, scientific journals and recipient of several prestigious awards. Jawad Yaseen Siddiqui, PHD, is an associate Professor in the Department of Radio Physics and Electronics at University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India. His current research interest includes ultra-wideband antennas, frequency reconfigurable antennas, tapered slot antennas and multi-functional antennas for cognitive radio application. He is the author or coauthor of several books, scientific journals and recipient of prestigious awards. He is a Co-Principal Investigator on Stratosphere Troposphere (ST) Radar Project at the University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India. Yahia M.M. Antar, PHD, is a Professor in the Department of Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston, ON, Canada. He is the author or coauthor of several books, scientific journals and recipient of prestigious awards which includes IEEE-Antennas and Propagation Society prestigious Chen-To-Tai Distinguished Educator Award for 2017, 2015 IEEE Canada J. M. Ham outstanding Engineering Education Award, 2014 IEEE Canada RA Fessenden Silver Medal, 2012 Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal from the Governor General of Canada and many more.