High Frequency Signal Attenuation through Materials

Abstract

Due to the growth of high-frequency signal usage in recent years, limiting the coverage of these signals in the common household environment has become an issue. The paper proposes a set of simulations and measurements aiming to determine the attenuation of the GSM and Wi-Fi signals as they pass through different types of construction materials. Using MATLAB Simulink© and experimental studies using various scenarios, it was concluded that a combination of materials might be used to restrict the area of influence of the Wi-Fi signal, without affecting the GSM signal.