Fabric substrate material based multiband spike antenna for wearable applications

Abstract

A different multiband spike antenna with fabric material as substrate for wearable applications is presented in this study. Five fabric materials, including Silk, Aravind Cotton, Lenin, Raw Silk and Terry-Cotton are been used in this study. The performance characteristics, like gain, impedance bandwidth, efficiency and radiation characteristics are simulated and measured. The performance characteristics of the wearable antennas in the S and L band are observed and presented in this study. Generally, all the evaluated antennas are giving estimated outputs and meeting the requirements of practical aspects.