TY - JOUR
T1 - Human Body Effects on Implantable Antennas for ISM Bands Applications: Models Comparison and Propagation Losses Study
AU - Gemio, J.
AU - Parrón, J.
AU - Soler, J.
PY - 2010/1/1
Y1 - 2010/1/1
N2 - In this paper propagation losses of body implanted antennas are studied at the ISM bands of 433MHz, 915MHz, 2450MHz and 5800MHz. Two body models are used, one based on a single equivalent layer and the other based on a three layer structure, showing the advantages and limitations of each one. Firstly, the antenna pair gain at different implanted antenna depths is analyzed. Next, we show the effects of the thickness of the different body tissue layers. Finally, we discuss the consequences of using a coating layer to isolate the antenna from the harsh environment of the human body.
AB - In this paper propagation losses of body implanted antennas are studied at the ISM bands of 433MHz, 915MHz, 2450MHz and 5800MHz. Two body models are used, one based on a single equivalent layer and the other based on a three layer structure, showing the advantages and limitations of each one. Firstly, the antenna pair gain at different implanted antenna depths is analyzed. Next, we show the effects of the thickness of the different body tissue layers. Finally, we discuss the consequences of using a coating layer to isolate the antenna from the harsh environment of the human body.
U2 - 10.2528/PIER10102604
DO - 10.2528/PIER10102604
M3 - Article
SN - 1070-4698
VL - 110
SP - 437
EP - 452
JO - Progress in Electromagnetics Research
JF - Progress in Electromagnetics Research
ER -