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Abstract

An internal dual-band flexible antenna is described. The antenna employs a rectangular patch to improve the interrogation range (above 100 mm) for near-field communications (NFC), as well as the passive average gain performance (above -20 dBi) for FM radio. A preliminary prototype antenna exhibits an interrogation range of 110 mm at 13.56 MHz and a passive average gain performance from -15.6 to -13.5 dBi in the range 86-108 MHz, while demonstrating an omnidirectional radiation pattern for FM radio applications.

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Dr. Woo-Su Kim

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