The detuning effects of a wrist-worn antenna and design of a custom antenna measurement system

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Abstract

This paper investigates the effects of antenna detuning on wireless devices caused by the presence of the human body, particularly the wrist. To facilitate repeatable and consistent antenna impedance measurements, an accurate and low cost human phantom arm, that simulates human tissue at 433MHz frequencies, has been developed and characterized. An accurate and low cost hardware prototype system has been developed to measure antenna return loss at a frequency of 433MHz and the design, fabrication and measured results are presented. This system provides a flexible means of evaluating closed-loop reconfigurable antenna tuning circuits for use in wireless mote applications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEuropean Microwave Week 2010, EuMW2010
Subtitle of host publicationConnecting the World, Conference Proceedings - European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2010
Pages1738-1741
Number of pages4
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Event13th European Microwave Week 2010, EuMW2010: Connecting the World - 40th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2010 - Paris, France
Duration: 28 Sep 201030 Sep 2010

Publication series

NameEuropean Microwave Week 2010, EuMW2010: Connecting the World, Conference Proceedings - European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2010

Conference

Conference13th European Microwave Week 2010, EuMW2010: Connecting the World - 40th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2010
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityParis
Period28/09/1030/09/10

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