A Hexagonal Fractal Antenna with Switchable Radiation Pattern for Network Enabled On-Body Wireless Communications

This research presents a novel approach to enhance network communication through the development of a Hexagonal Fractal Antenna (HFA). The exponential growth in wireless communication demands innovative antenna solutions that can cater to evolving connectivity needs. This study explores the application of fractal geometry, specifically hexagonal patterns, to antenna design, offering a compact, multiband, and wideband solution that addresses the challenges of modern network communication exhibits superior performance characteristics, making it ideal for diverse wireless applications. Its compact form factor enables deployment in both urban and rural settings, where space constraints are prevalent. These results were compared with existing methods namely such as Omnidirectional Dual Polarized Low- Profile Textile Antenna (ODLPTA), RF- Harvesting Tightly Coupled Antenna (RF-TCRA) and Dual Polarized Embroidered Textile Armband Antenna (DP-ETTA). When compared to existing methods the suggested method achieved better performance in terms of Network efficiency of 98.4 %, Gain of 1.8% and Peak of 92.3 respectively.