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Amplitude Of A Antipodal Linear Tapered Slot Antenna Operating At 60 Ghz

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Abstract—Due to the expected mass deployment of millimeter-wave wireless technologies, thresholds of potential millimeter-wave-induced biological and health effects should be carefully assessed. The main purpose of this study is to optimize the specific absorption rate of a Antipodal Linear Tapered Slot antenna operating at 60 GHz.
Index Terms —Millimeter Wave, Wireless Technologies, ALTSA, SAR.
I. INTRODUCTION
In the recent years, progress in computational and experimental millimeter-wave electronics has identify the millimeter-wave (MmW) frequency band as highly promising for a number of high-resolution and high-speed wireless systems [1]–[6]. In specific, the unlicensed 57–64 GHz band is of strong interest for high data rate Gbps …show more content…

These antennas have high gain and efficiency but they are not suitable for low-cost commercial devices because they are expensive, heavy and bulky and cannot be integrated with solid-state devices [12]. For the aforementioned reasons, the TSA have been chosen as a strong candidate because of their compromise in terms of size and efficiency. One such type of antenna is Antipodal Linear Tapered Slot antenna (ALTSA). Researchers around the globe have given more attention to ALTSA for its salient performances such as narrow beamwidth, high gain and wide bandwidth [4].
60-GHz band frequencies correspond to molecular groups containing carbon or oxygen. As, these frequencies are used for biomedical purposes, molecular interactions with human body is possible. Potential biological effects of millimeter waves were explained in few theories [15]. From the general public safety viewpoint, it is important to investigate the possible biological effects of low-power communication systems in the 60-GHz band before their wide, near-future deployment within domestic and professional environments.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is a measure to quantify exposure to RF fields. It is commonly used to measure power absorbed from user-operated devices. The SAR value depends on the specific part of the body that is exposed to the RF energy, and on the exact location of the source. SAR testing is therefore performed with a specific

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