UWB BAN antennas: Recent trend and developments

Abstract

This paper provides a detailed review of Ultra Wide Band (UWB) antennas designed for Body Area Network (BAN) applications, published during last five years. Design parameters namely substrate, size, feeder, bandwidth, design structure (geometry) and use of Artificial Magnetic Conductor (AMC) are discussed. Performance in term of gain, radiation pattern, Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of antennas near human body are reviewed.