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Mobile phone antenna-matching study with different finger positions on an inhomogeneous human model

2019 · Unclear · Insufficient evidence

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The study examines how the human head/hand in the near-field of a mobile phone antenna can influence antenna matching relative to free space across different hand and finger positions/distances on an inhomogeneous human model. It reports that manufacturer-pro…

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Publicationmanual · 2019
Study typeengineering
Reported directionUnclear
Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

Mobile phone antenna-matching study with different finger positions on an inhomogeneous human model Jeladze V, Nozadze T, Petoev-Darsavelidze I, Partsvania B. Mobile phone antenna-matching study with different finger positions on an inhomogeneous human model. Electromagn Biol Med. 2019 Jul 13:1-10. doi: 10.1080/15368378.2019.1641722. Abstract The human head and hand being in the near-field zone of a mobile phone antenna can drastically influence the antenna matching with free space. The goal of the presented research is to study this phenomenon on an inhomogeneous human model for different relative positions and distances of hand and fingers when using a mobile phone. The only safety criteria commonly used to estimate RF exposure impact on humans is the specific absorption rate (SAR). Its limits are determined by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) in the USA and the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) in Europe. The maximal values of SAR for a mobile handset are determined for each model by the manufacturer. In this paper, it is shown that the peak values provided by the manufacturers and their understanding may need refinement. It is almost impossible to consider all parameters, such as the dependence of SAR on antenna communication matching, with a variety of shapes and forms and other details during physical measurements or numerical estimation. The premise for such assumptions is based on the analysis of S11 dependency on the exposure scenario and the fact that the Automatic Gain Control (AGC) increases power when the signal strength at the base station drops. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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Study typeengineering
Effect directionunclear
PopulationNot supplied
Sample sizeNot supplied
ExposureRF
Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 66% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

The study examines how the human head/hand in the near-field of a mobile phone antenna can influence antenna matching relative to free space across different hand and finger positions/distances on an inhomogeneous human model. It reports that manufacturer-provided peak SAR values and their interpretation may need refinement, based on analysis of S11 dependence on exposure scenario and the premise that AGC can increase power when base-station signal strength drops.

Outcomes measured

  • antenna matching (S11) dependence on hand/finger position
  • specific absorption rate (SAR) considerations in exposure scenarios

Limitations

  • No specific frequencies, SAR values, or quantitative results are provided in the abstract.
  • Study appears to be based on modeling/analysis rather than direct human measurements (as described in the abstract).
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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1080/15368378.2019.1641722
PubMed: Not supplied

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