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Abstract

The advancement of wireless communication technology demands antennas that can achieve significant gain while functioning across diverse frequency ranges. Numerous studies have aimed to enhance the gain and radiation properties of such antennas. However, when these antennas operate near the human body, their performance regarding return loss, gain, radiation pattern, and specific absorption rate (SAR) are influenced by the interaction and absorption of human tissue. To enhance overall antenna performance, artificial magnetic conductor (AMC) surfaces have been introduced. Numerous studies have been conducted to improve antenna performance through the use of AMC surfaces. This paper proposes a coplanar waveguide (CPW)-fed wearable antenna integrated with an AMC array. The integrated antenna is expected to operate at both 2.45 GHz and 5.5 GHz, making it suitable for applications in wireless local area networks (WLAN) and wireless body area networks (WBAN). The study focuses on the benefits of the integrated antenna, highlighting advantages such as improved gain and lowered SAR in comparison to the antenna alone. These improvements are validated through both simulated and measured outcomes. This antenna, featuring a simple feed structure, low cost, and ease of fabrication, is a promising option for wearable medical applications.

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Dr. Dasari Rama Krishna