Abstract: A microstrip patch antenna is designed for on-body communication in this paper. The designed antenna's performance is evaluated to operate in the Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) band (2.4-2.5 GHz). The antenna's performance parameters such as impressive return loss, miniaturization, higher bandwidth, polarization make it appropriate for on-body application. The performance of the antenna is assessed using a three-layered human phantom environment. To ensure biocompatibility of the antenna, Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) along with bending test are considered using CST Microwave Studio software to check its feasibility in wireless medical applications
Keywords: Biocompatibility, miniaturization, polarization, SAR, return loss.
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