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A Comprehensive Review of In-Body Biomedical Antennas: Design, Challenges and Applications.
Khaled Aliqab1, Iram Nadeem2, Sadeque Reza Khan3
1Department of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, Jouf University, Sakaka 72388, Saudi Arabia.
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|July 29, 2023
Summary
Designing antennas for in-body biomedical devices (IBBDs) is crucial for wireless health monitoring. This review covers key challenges and innovations in creating effective and safe in-body antennas for medical applications.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Electromagnetics
- Medical Devices
Background:
- In-body biomedical devices (IBBDs) offer wireless physiological monitoring, reducing hospital visits.
- Antennas are essential components for transmitting bio-data from IBBDs.
- Human tissue properties and organ structures pose significant design challenges for in-body antennas due to signal absorption.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of in-body antenna design.
- To highlight the challenges and recent innovations in this field.
- To identify key research areas for future development.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of in-body antenna design specifications.
- Survey of implementation methodologies.
- Analysis of simulation software and testing procedures for biomedical antennas.
Main Results:
- Identified critical design factors: miniaturization, link budget, patient safety, biocompatibility, low power consumption, and frequency band selection.
- Detailed the complexities arising from tissue dielectric properties and anatomical variations.
- Summarized recent advancements in in-body antenna technology.
Conclusions:
- Successful in-body antenna design requires careful consideration of numerous factors.
- Ongoing research is vital to overcome current limitations and enhance IBBD functionality.
- Future work should focus on addressing key research challenges for improved medical applications.
