Abstract

Overview

The study focuses on the exposure to electromagnetic radiation from common communication devices like wireless routers and mobile phones. It highlights the presence of electromagnetic fields (EMF) around these devices, which is of growing public concern due to daily proximity and usage.

Methodology

• Analysis of two generations of wireless routers concerning EMF emissions based on user count and proximity.
• Implementation and testing of a receiver microstrip antenna for comparative analysis.
• Numerical modeling and experimental measurements to obtain results.

Findings

Experimental results showed that electric field intensity increases with the number of devices connected, proximity to the field generator, and when near the antenna level of the router. The highest recorded electric field intensity was 3.71 V/m, which exceeds the long-term exposure limit of 0.6 V/m but remains under the short-term limit of 61 V/m.

Conclusion

While the devices tested did not exceed short-term exposure limits, the results exceeded long-term exposure recommendations, indicating a potential health risk in regular usage scenarios. The study suggests increasing distance from communication devices to minimize exposure, specifically recommending isolated positioning for wireless routers.