Analysis of mobile phone antenna impedance variations with user proximity

Journal article (2007)

Authors

KR Boyle External organisation
Y Yuan External organisation
L.P. Ligthart Microwave Technology and Systems for Radar
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Microwave Technology and Systems for Radar
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2007

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Microwave Technology and Systems for Radar

Abstract

The impedenace change that occurs when the user holds a mobile phone antenna is a well-known problem. This paper analyses the contributions to this change for a dual-band PIFA. In particular, the contribution of the slot is shown and a method of reducing it is proposed and analyzed.