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Design And Performance Analysis of Human Body Communication Digital Transceiver for Wireless Body Area Network Applications
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Human Body Communication
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Digital Transceiver
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Human Body Communication (HBC) has emerged as a promising paradigm for secure, low-power, and high-efficiency data transmission in Wireless Body Area Networks (WBANs). This study presents the design and performance analysis of a digital transceiver architecture tailored for HBC-based WBAN applications. The proposed system integrates a robust baseband processing framework with efficient modulation techniques and synchronization mechanisms to enhance communication reliability over the human body channel. A comprehensive evaluation is conducted using FPGA-based implementation, considering key performance metrics such as bit error rate (BER), power consumption, and data rate. The design aligns with IEEE 802.15.6 standards and demonstrates improved performance compared to existing transceiver architectures. Analytical modeling, simulation results, and comparative studies validate the effectiveness of the proposed system. The research further explores optimization strategies using AI-inspired approaches for adaptive communication. The findings indicate that the proposed architecture achieves significant improvements in energy efficiency and communication reliability, making it suitable for next-generation healthcare and wearable applications.
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