A compact micro-strip fed planar UWB monopole antenna with band notch features is proposed in this study. The proposed design consists of rectangular radiating patch with impedance steps and fractal slots in the partial ground plane. Wide-band matching is obtained by using the stair cased radiating patch and fractal slots in the partial ground plane. A slot is inserted in the radiating patch to reject 5.8 GHz WLAN band.The design antenna has a compact size of (30×36 mm2 ).The proposed antenna is modelled on FR4 substrate and is simulated in CST Microwave studio. The results have also been verified using Ansoft (HFSS).The antenna due to its compact size and appreciable properties can be used in portable UWB systems
