Design of Wearable Patch Antenna for X-band Applications

International Journal of Electronics and Communication Engineering

© 2025 by SSRG - IJECE Journal

Volume 12 Issue 5

Year of Publication : 2025

Authors : G. Prema, G. Shobana, V. Gnanalakshmi

10.14445/23488549/IJECE-V12I5P118

How to Cite?

G. Prema, G. Shobana, V. Gnanalakshmi, "Design of Wearable Patch Antenna for X-band Applications," SSRG International Journal of Electronics and Communication Engineering, vol. 12,  no. 5, pp. 210-216, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488549/IJECE-V12I5P118

Abstract:

This paper presents a wearable microstrip line-fed rectangular patch antenna (WLF_MPA) using a denim substrate designed for X-band applications centered at 8.91 GHz. The antenna operates within a frequency range of 8.72 GHz to 9.09 GHz, offering a radiation efficiency of 70% and a gain of 6.4 dB. The Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for 1g muscle mass is 0.8912 W/Kg, well within the standard safety limit of 1.6 W/Kg. Using denim as a flexible substrate ensures comfort and durability for wearable applications. These characteristics make the antenna ideal for X-band applications such as industrial monitoring, healthcare, and defense communications.

Keywords:

Wearable antenna, Microstrip patch, X-band, Denim, SAR.

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