Embedded antennas are antennas that are embedded in a dielectric material with a dielectric constant greater than 1. This embedding allows the antenna size to be decreased for use in small devices like mobile phones, while maintaining resonance at the desired frequency. Common examples include 4-patch antennas and dielectric-conductor-dielectric sandwiches. Embedded antennas provide advantages like reduced size, customizable design, protection from environmental factors, durability, and good signal clarity. They are used in applications like Bluetooth and GSM modules.