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2026-05-19
A Compact Jeans-Based Patch Antenna for Wearable Applications
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Progress In Electromagnetics Research C, Vol. 170, 262-269, 2026
Abstract
This study details the design and analysis of a tri-arm-shaped microstrip patch antenna with a partial ground plane, intended for wearable applications. The proposed antenna is designed on a flexible jeans substrate and operates within the Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) band (2.40-2.48 GHz). It features a low-profile structure with overall dimensions of 40×20×1.2 mm3, impedance bandwidth of 580 MHz, and radiation efficiency of 82%. Impedance matching and miniaturization were achieved in the design through the use of the stub loading technique. Furthermore, on-body measurements, such as bending and crumpling analyses, demonstrated its robust performance with good return loss values. The Specific Absorption Rate complies with the safety limits, and the proposed conformal antenna is reliable for wearable applications.
Citation
Monika Budania, Bharati Singh, and Vandana Jitendra Satam, "A Compact Jeans-Based Patch Antenna for Wearable Applications," Progress In Electromagnetics Research C, Vol. 170, 262-269, 2026.
doi:10.2528/PIERC26040101
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