%0 Thesis
%9 Masters
%A Plotegher, L.
%B ELEDIA Research Center @ DISI
%D 2015
%F elediasc12:673
%I University of Trento
%K Evolutionary Optimization, Ultrawideband Antennas 
%T Modeling and analysis of different approaches to the backing of an UWB slot antenna
%U http://www.eledia.org/students-reports/673/
%X Ultrawideband (UWB) antenna design presents several challenges, such as conflicting requirement on size and bandwidth and the constraint of using low-cost technology and printed planar structures. In several cases, directive patterns are necessary in order to cover a local area and reduce multipath effects, but a low profile is also needed to facilitate antenna integration. The objective of the proposed activity is the modelling and simulation of a directive UWB antenna using a commercial EM simulator. More in detail, this project will deal with the implementation of the reflector-backed and cavity-backed slot antennas proposed.