Design of a Metal 3D Printed Double-Ridged Horn Antenna With Stable Gain and Symmetric Radiation Pattern Over a Wide Frequency Range

Lee, Namkang; Im, Changhyeon; Park, Seulgi; Choo, Hosung

doi:10.1109/access.2023.3313724

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“…The experimental results of both printed models closely matched the simulated ones, even without the post‐polishing process, demonstrating the feasibility and effectiveness of the SCCR‐based approach in achieving wideband, high‐gain antennas for Ku‐band applications. The study, 27 involved the design of a double‐ridged horn antenna using metal 3D printing. The antenna includes a curve‐shaped cavity with a truncated cone feeding structure and a mode suppressor for a reflector antenna's feeder.…”

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A comprehensive review on surface modifications of polymer‐based 3D‐printed structures: Metal coating prospects and challenges

Gautam,

Gogoi,

Kongnyui

et al. 2024

Polymers for Advanced Techs

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The production of complex structures out of a variety of materials has undergone a revolution due to the rapid development of additive manufacturing (AM) technology. Initially confined to applications such as magnetic actuators and two‐dimensional electric or electronic circuits, the convergence of 3D printing and metallization methods has emerged as a revolutionary approach. This synergy facilitates the creation of functional and customizable metal‐polymer hybrid structures characterized by high strength, lightweight properties, intricate geometric designs, and superior surface finish. These structures also exhibit enhanced electrical and thermal conductivity, as well as optical reflectivity. This paper reviews techniques to improve the effectiveness of 3D‐printed polymer antennas and structures by using various techniques of metallization. The metallization processes are examined, and a classification based on the materials employed is presented to facilitate comparisons that highlight the optimal utilization of materials for the fabrication of 3D‐printed polymer structures. The main emphasis here is on the effectiveness of different processes in terms of deposition, bonding strength, electrical conductivity, and various characteristics of metallic coatings developed on polymers. This review contributes an in‐depth analysis of the latest developments in 3D printing and metallization techniques specifically applied to polymer antennas and structures. The exploration extends to potential applications, challenges encountered, and future prospects within this dynamic field. As AM and metallization continue to evolve, this study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the state‐of‐the‐art methodologies and their implications for the future of polymer‐based structures and antennas.

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Section: Fabrication Of Antennas With Metal 3d Printingmentioning

confidence: 99%

A comprehensive review on surface modifications of polymer‐based 3D‐printed structures: Metal coating prospects and challenges

Gautam,

Gogoi,

Kongnyui

et al. 2024

Polymers for Advanced Techs

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“…In this study, antenna performances in relation to shape deformation are closely investigated for the first time by varying the number of arms, the location of the joints, and the feed distance. To apply the proposed mesh reflector to the SIGINT system, which requires extremely broadband characteristics, a double-ridged horn antenna covering 2 GHz to 18 GHz is designed [ 28 ]. To obtain the high-gain characteristics of the mesh reflector, the optimal location of the wideband horn antenna according to the deformation of the mesh reflector is also examined.…”

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Design of a Deployable Broadband Mesh Reflector Antenna for a SIGINT Satellite System Considering Surface Shape Deformation

Im,

Seo,

Park

et al. 2024

Sensors

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In this paper, we propose a deployable broadband mesh reflector antenna for use in signals intelligence (SIGINT) satellite systems, considering performance degradation due to shape deformation. To maximize gain by increasing the diameter of the reflector while reducing the weight of the antenna, the reflector of the antenna is designed using lightweight silver-coated Teflon mesh. The mesh reflectors are typically expanded by tension to maintain their parabolic structure; thus, shape deformation cannot be avoided. This shape deformation results in shape differences between the surface of the mesh reflector and the ideal parabolic reflector, thus resulting in the degradation of the performance of the mesh reflector antenna. To observe this degradation, we analyze antenna performance according to the number of arms, the number of joints, the feed distance, and the distance from the reflector center to each joint. The performance of the mesh reflector antenna is examined using an effective lossy conducting surface (ELCS) that has the same reflectivity as the silver-coated Teflon mesh to reduce simulation time and computing resources. The designed silver-coated Teflon mesh reflector and the double-ridged feed antenna are fabricated, and the bore-sight gain is measured using the three-antenna method. The measured bore-sight gain of the proposed antenna is 31.6 dBi at 10 GHz, and the measured and simulated results show an average difference of 3.28 dB from 2 GHz to 18 GHz. The proposed deployable mesh reflector antenna can be used in a variety of applications where small stowed volume is required for mobility, such as mobile high-gain antennas as well as satellite antenna systems. Through this study, we demonstrate that shape deformation of the mesh reflector surface significantly affects the performance of reflector antennas.

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Design of the Miniaturized and Thin Sliced-Type Beam Switching-Controlled Horn Antenna for D-Band

Chung,

Lin,

Meiy

2024

IEEE Access

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This paper proposes a design of a multilayer controlled beam horn antenna for the D-band. The multilayer design can achieve easy to control, low cost, and compact structure. The designed structure achieves the effect of a conventional horn antenna by stacking multiple layers and realizes the effect of beam switching by modifying the multi-layer plate structure. The widest bandwidth can be obtained when stacking 4 layers of boards, covering 24.7% (110-141GHz) of the bandwidth with a simulation gain of approximately 13.5dBi. By replacing the third plate structure, beam switching of ±30 degrees can be achieved, and the gain after beam switching can also reach 11.5 dBi. Horn, antenna, D-band, beam switching, multi-layer. INDEX TERMS

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Design of a Metal 3D Printed Double-Ridged Horn Antenna With Stable Gain and Symmetric Radiation Pattern Over a Wide Frequency Range

Cited by 5 publications

References 26 publications

A comprehensive review on surface modifications of polymer‐based 3D‐printed structures: Metal coating prospects and challenges

A comprehensive review on surface modifications of polymer‐based 3D‐printed structures: Metal coating prospects and challenges

Design of a Deployable Broadband Mesh Reflector Antenna for a SIGINT Satellite System Considering Surface Shape Deformation

Design of the Miniaturized and Thin Sliced-Type Beam Switching-Controlled Horn Antenna for D-Band

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