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2018-04-03Subjects
millimetre-wavesmicrostrip patch antenna
body-centric networks
multi-band antennas
5G communications
G420 Networks and Communications
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This paper presents design of a tri-band slotted patch antenna operating at millimetre-wave frequencies of 28 GHz, 38 GHz and 61 GHz. The proposed antenna carries an overall size of 5.1mm×5mm×0.254mm employing a single layer, slotted patch structure combining L- and F-shaped slots. It is excited by a single-feed microstrip line. The antenna is tested in free space as well as in wearable configurations and results show that it offers a good impedance matching, sufficient -10 dB bandwidth and wide radiation coverage at the three bands of interest effectively countering the effects of human body presence. It achieves a peak gain of 7.2 dBi in off-body and 8.3 dBi in on-body configuration. Minimum efficiency values are observed to be 85% in off-body while 54% in on-body scenarios. A comparative analysis with published relevant work shows that the proposed antenna is inexpensive, easy to integrate and works efficiently in tri-band wearable and implantable arrangements. These features make it a good candidate for current and future applications of Body-centric Networks operating at millimetre-wave ranges.Citation
Ur-Rehman M, Adekanye M, Chattha H (2018) 'Tri-band millimetre-wave antenna for body-centric networks', Nano Communication Networks, 18, pp.72-81.Publisher
ElsevierJournal
Nano Communication NetworksAdditional Links
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1878778917301102Type
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1878-7789ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1016/j.nancom.2018.03.003
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