A multiband antenna is designed to operate on multiple frequency bands to allow for reliable communication across different frequencies. Planar inverted-F antennas (PIFAs) are commonly used as multiband antennas in mobile devices due to their compact size and good performance across multiple bands. PIFAs have advantages like low profile, wideband operation, and ease of integration. They also have limitations like low gain and sensitivity to the environment, but these can be addressed through design techniques and antenna arrays. PIFAs find applications in areas like mobile devices, wireless communication systems, and IoT due to their compact size and ability to support emerging technologies requiring operation on multiple frequency bands.