Enhancing Digital Healthcare through 5G Integration Using a Slotted Bow-Tie 4 × 1 Patch Antenna Array

Abstract

This paper explores the transformative potential of integrating fifth generation (5G) mobile communication technology into digital healthcare. The advanced features of 5G, such as high data speed, minimal delay, and extensive device connectivity, can enhance healthcare applications, including remote surgeries, teleconsultations, wearable device applications, and big data management. A novel high return loss and high gain slots Bow-Tie microstrip patch antenna array for 5G applications is proposed to support this integration. The antenna design process, simulations, and measurements are detailed, highlighting the antenna’s performance at a frequency of 5.8 GHz. The study concludes that the synergistic combination of 5G technology and the proposed antenna design can significantly improve digital healthcare delivery.