A compact dual-element microstrip antenna, employing a parasitic artificial magnetic conductor (AMC), is proposed for facilitating 4G and 5G wireless communications. The antenna design entails microstrip dipoles fed by a T-shaped feedline. Notably, the antenna achieves a measured bandwidth of 5.35–6.7 GHz (with S11 ≤ −10 dB). To enhance performance, a proposed parasitic AMC reflector is integrated into the antenna structure. Incorporating a 3 × 3 AMC array, the antenna extends its −10 dB measured bandwidth from 4.57 to 6.80 GHz, catering to both 4G and 5G communication standards. Comparative analysis with an antenna lacking AMC reveals a reduced size of 34%, alongside a notable gain of 8 dBi and unidirectional radiation patterns. Additionally, a low-profile wideband two-element array, coupled with a 3 × 4 AMC reflector, demonstrates a broad bandwidth spanning from 4.55 to 6.8 GHz within the C-band. This configuration results in increased gains for the two antenna elements and ensures acceptable isolation exceeding 30 dB, crucial for multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) systems. The efficiency and gain of all elements are obtained, almost 90% and 8 dBi, respectively. Moreover, an AMC unit cell, well founded on a parasitic patch, resonates at 6.12 GHz with a bandwidth extending from 5.25 to 7.15 GHz. Furthermore, the offered equivalent transmission line model of the antenna with the AMC is demonstrated, yielding desirable results. This model accurately predicts the input impedance of the 1 × 2 array with AMC across a broad frequency band ranging from 4.63 to 6.73 GHz. This comprehensive coverage demonstrates the effectiveness and versatility of the offered model in characterizing the electrical behavior of the antenna system across a wide frequency band, thus facilitating its design and optimization for various applications.
