Detuning effects of wearable patch antennas

Sree Pramod Pinapati, Shengjian Jammy Chen, Damith Ranasinghe, Christophe Fumeaux

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Abstract

The variations in the resonance frequency of a wearable 5.3 GHz textile patch antenna due to bending, human body proximity and moisture absorption are investigated. Noteworthy are the effects of proximity to human body tissue and moisture uptake, which are shown to cause variations up to 5% in the resonance frequency. Importantly, it is observed that the resonance frequency can shift both upwards or downwards depending on the loading affecting the antenna. These variations illustrate a general guideline for the maximum tuning range needed for wearable frequency-reconfigurable patch antennas.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 Asia Pacific Microwave Conference, APMC 2017 - Proceedings
EditorsIdnin Pasya
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Pages162-165
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781538606407
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event2017 IEEE Asia Pacific Microwave Conference, APMC 2017 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Duration: 13 Nov 201716 Nov 2017

Publication series

NameAsia-Pacific Microwave Conference Proceedings, APMC

Conference

Conference2017 IEEE Asia Pacific Microwave Conference, APMC 2017
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CityKuala Lumpur
Period13/11/1716/11/17

Keywords

  • Absorption
  • Human body
  • Reconfigurable Antennas
  • Wearable Antennas

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