Abstract
An ultra-thin compact flexible CPW-fed slot monopole antenna suitable for the Internet of Things (IoT) applications was achieved as a result of exploring the use of Zirconia-based ENrG’s Thin E-Strate® for the antenna’s design. The electromagnetic characterization of the novel material at the frequency range of interest was analyzed. A comparison was made concerning the required dimensions and the simulation results regarding impedance matching and radiation properties, for three different dielectric substrates: Novel flexible ceramic (ENrG’s Thin E-Strate), rigid Arlon 25N, and flexible Polypropylene (PP). Two different metallization techniques—electrotextile-based and inkjet printing—were used in the fabrication of prototypes based on ENrG’s Thin E-Strate. Return losses measured results for the fabricated prototypes with both procedures was compared, as well as with simulation. The best prototype on the ENrG’s Thin E-Strate was compared with one on Arlon 25N, in terms of radiation properties in an anechoic chamber, and conclusions were drawn.
Highlights
The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to objects that can be connected through Internet networks due to the embedding of electronics
Three main factors affect the lagging status of consumer IoT technology: Feasibility, reliability of the connection between devices, and functionality of devices
This work aims to design and manufacture an ultra-thin, flexible antenna based on a novel ceramic material, ENrG’s Thin E-Strate®, for IoT applications at frequencies around 2.7 GHz and
Summary
The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to objects (specific and everyday ones) that can be connected through Internet networks due to the embedding of electronics. IoT is the migration of the Internet beyond people. The devices can communicate and interact with others over the Internet, and they can be remotely monitored and controlled. IoT has not fully penetrated consumers’ daily life with wearable devices yet. Three main factors affect the lagging status of consumer IoT technology: Feasibility, reliability of the connection between devices, and functionality of devices. Wearable technology is already being developed and has a bright future in healthcare with the passive monitoring of vital statistics. The wearables market is still in the early phases of expansion, and currently dominated by health, wellness, and activity tracking devices—despite industry developments pointing to an increasing number of use cases. The wearables industry is involved in finding the use cases that will drive mass adoption by the consumers
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