A Bandwidth Enhanced 915 MHz Antenna for IoT Wrist-Watch Applications

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Abstract

This paper presents a 915 MHz planar inverted-F antenna (PIFA) topology for a wrist-worn wireless sensor application. When compared with a conventional PIFA implementation, an impedance bandwidth enhancement of more than 100% is achieved. The bandwidth enhancement is realized with inclusion of a parasitic element that excites an additional mode close to the resonant frequency. A parametric analysis of the key parameters is performed in order to optimize the antenna for 915 MHz operation. The measured results for the on-body prototype antenna show a -10 dB bandwidth of 26.4 MHz and a Peak Realized Gain of -0.57 dBi at 915 MHz. The simulated peak radiation efficiency of 46.8% is achieved. In addition, the design exhibits a low specific absorption rate (SAR) value of 0.004 W/kg.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication13th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9788890701887
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2019
Event13th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2019 - Krakow, Poland
Duration: 31 Mar 20195 Apr 2019

Publication series

Name13th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2019

Conference

Conference13th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2019
Country/TerritoryPoland
CityKrakow
Period31/03/195/04/19

Keywords

  • Antenna
  • bandwidth enhancement
  • PIFA
  • Sub-GHz
  • wearable
  • wristwatch

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