Impact of textile on electromagnetic power and heating in near-surface tissues at 26 GHz and 60 GHz
With the development of 5th generation (5G) networks the operating frequencies have been progressively expanding towards millimeter waves (MMW). In some exposure scenarii, presence of textiles impacts the interaction of the electromagnetic field radiated by wireless devices with human tissues. We investigate the impact of a textile layer in contact or in proximity of skin on the power transmission coefficient, absorbed power density and temperature rise using a near-surface tissue model at 26GHz and 60 GHz. Cotton and wool are considered as representative textiles.