Title :
Slot-line coupler for medical applications
Author_Institution :
Beijing Institute of Radio Measurement, Beijing, China
Abstract :
A slot-line electromagnetic energy coupler operating at 915 MHz for noninvasive diagnostic applications is described. The coupler is well matched when it is coupled to the biological tissue (VSWR < 1.5), its structure is simple and energy coupling efficiency is high.
Keywords :
biomedical equipment; patient diagnosis; 915 MHz; biological tissue; energy coupling efficiency; noninvasive diagnostic applications; slot-line electromagnetic energy coupler;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19840638