Textile Loop Antenna and TFT Channel-Select Circuit for Fully Bendable TFT Receivers
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Abstract
In this paper we present the design, measurements, simulation, and modelling of a flexible textile loop antenna. Using embroidering techniques, a stranded copper wire is integrated onto a textile substrate, which in turn can be part of a garment or wearable accessory. The targeted application is a textile antenna integrated into the sides of a messenger bag next to fully flexible a-IGZO TFT receiver circuitry. The carrier frequency is dictated by the relatively slow TFTs, which limit the operation frequency of the receiver. As a result, a compact antenna for frequencies in the range of 100 kHz to 10 MHz is required. For this purpose loop antennas are suited. They usually provide only a limited gain, yet they allow for a low profile. Since the performance of thin and organic large area electronics (TOLAE) technologies improves steadily, we also investigate their applicability for higher carrier frequencies, which will enable smaller antenna dimensions. Finally we present a fully flexible TFT circuit to tune the antenna characteristics.
Details
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | SBMO/IEEE MTT-S International Microwave and Optoelectronics Conference (IMOC) 2015 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2015 |
Peer-reviewed | Yes |
Conference
Title | 2015 SBMO/IEEE MTT-S International Microwave and Optoelectronics Conference |
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Abbreviated title | IMOC 2015 |
Duration | 3 - 6 November 2015 |
City | Porto de Galinhas |
Country | Brazil |
External IDs
ORCID | /0000-0001-6429-0105/work/129851025 |
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Scopus | 84964507265 |
ORCID | /0000-0002-4230-8228/work/142251416 |
ORCID | /0000-0002-4152-1203/work/165453373 |
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Research priority areas of TU Dresden
Keywords
- antenna