Abstract / Description of output
This paper investigates the possibility of using 3D printing together with fluidic channels for efficient and low-cost implementation of tunable microwave components. A frequency-tunable antenna is proposed and simulated using CST Microwave Studio (MWS). The design is printed with an acrylic based polymer, blanket metallized with a thin copper layer and fed with a 50 Omega Coplanar Waveguide (CPW). Frequency tunability for the proposed antenna is achieved by filling different amounts of Eutectic Gallium-Indium (EGaIn) into meandered and interconnected 3D printed fluidic channels bonded with Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) material. The assembled antenna is characterized by measuring the operating frequency range from 2.6GHz to 8GHz in simulations. Details of the designed reconfigurable antenna simulation results such as return loss and radiation patterns are discussed. The results demonstrate the potential of the antenna as low cost, wideband and reconfigurable alternative which could be used in modern UWB communication and sensor systems.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 2017 IEEE MTT-S INTERNATIONAL MICROWAVE WORKSHOP SERIES ON ADVANCED MATERIALS AND PROCESSES FOR RF AND THZ APPLICATIONS (IMWS-AMP) |
Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers |
Number of pages | 3 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-5386-0480-9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 8 Jan 2018 |
Event | IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Workshop Series on Advanced Materials and Processes for RF and THz Applications (IMWS-AMP) - Pavia, Italy Duration: 20 Sept 2017 → 22 Sept 2017 |
Conference
Conference | IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Workshop Series on Advanced Materials and Processes for RF and THz Applications (IMWS-AMP) |
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Country/Territory | Italy |
City | Pavia |
Period | 20/09/17 → 22/09/17 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- Reconfigurable antenna
- 3D printing technology
- Fluidic channel
- Liquid metal