This paper introduces a novel bio-inspired wideband antenna, meticulously designed for medical microwave imaging applications, spanning a compact dimension of 0.3 × 0.26 λ₀ at 3 GHz, this flexible antenna is engineered to operate over an extensive frequency range from 2.6 GHz to 8 GHz. Drawing inspiration from natural structures, the antenna design incorporates bio-mimetic principles to optimize its performance for use in the demanding field of medical imaging, where precision and reliability are paramount. The proposed antenna achieves a peak gain of 1.6 dBi, ensuring good-quality imaging by facilitating deep tissue penetration and enhanced resolution capabilities. This work not only demonstrates the feasibility of integrating bio-inspired designs, but also highlights the significant potential of such antennas in improving the efficacy of medical diagnostic tools. Through rigorous simulation and testing, the antenna exhibits exceptional performance metrics, making it a promising solution for next-generation medical imaging technologies. This research paves the way for future advancements in antenna design, leveraging the untapped potential of bio-inspired concepts to meet the critical needs of medical imaging applications.

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A Compact Bio-inspired Microstrip Antenna (Bi-MPA) for Medical Microwave Imaging Applications

  • Ali Raza,
  • Yifan Chen,
  • Zheng Gong,
  • Muhammad Kamran Ishfaq,
  • Yanzheng Chen

摘要

This paper introduces a novel bio-inspired wideband antenna, meticulously designed for medical microwave imaging applications, spanning a compact dimension of 0.3 × 0.26 λ₀ at 3 GHz, this flexible antenna is engineered to operate over an extensive frequency range from 2.6 GHz to 8 GHz. Drawing inspiration from natural structures, the antenna design incorporates bio-mimetic principles to optimize its performance for use in the demanding field of medical imaging, where precision and reliability are paramount. The proposed antenna achieves a peak gain of 1.6 dBi, ensuring good-quality imaging by facilitating deep tissue penetration and enhanced resolution capabilities. This work not only demonstrates the feasibility of integrating bio-inspired designs, but also highlights the significant potential of such antennas in improving the efficacy of medical diagnostic tools. Through rigorous simulation and testing, the antenna exhibits exceptional performance metrics, making it a promising solution for next-generation medical imaging technologies. This research paves the way for future advancements in antenna design, leveraging the untapped potential of bio-inspired concepts to meet the critical needs of medical imaging applications.