Using ebg to improve antenna efficiency in proximity to the human body

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Abstract

This paper presents a 2.45 GHz patch antenna over an EBG substrate with the objective of higher radiation efficiency and compact operation in close proximity to a lossy medium, both of which are critical for body worn antennas. To achieve compact size, several sizes of EBG are included and the individual antenna efficiency and radiation pattern are studied. From these results, the EBG substrate demonstrates great improvement of the antenna efficiency but its size has a considerable effect on efficiency when the antenna is used in close proximity to the human body.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIET Seminar on Wideband, Multiband Antennas and Arrays for Defence or Civil Applications
Pages173-179
Number of pages7
Edition12219
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes
EventIET Seminar on Wideband, Multiband Antennas and Arrays for Defence or Civil Applications - London, United Kingdom
Duration: 13 Mar 200813 Mar 2008

Publication series

NameIET Seminar Digest
Number12219
Volume2008

Conference

ConferenceIET Seminar on Wideband, Multiband Antennas and Arrays for Defence or Civil Applications
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityLondon
Period13/03/0813/03/08

Keywords

  • EBG
  • Human wearable antenna

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