Analysis of Mobile Phone Antenna Impedance Variations With User Proximity

The impedance change that occurs when the user holds a mobile phone antenna is a well-known problem. This paper analyses the contributions to this change for a dual-band PIFA. In particular, the contribution of the slot is shown and a method of reducing it is proposed and analyzed

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