Additive Manufacturing of a Copper Elliptical Corrugated Horn Antenna in the Sub-Terahertz Regime

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Contributors

  • Kennet Braasch - , Kiel University (Author)
  • Alexander Teplyuk - , Kiel University (Author)
  • Daniel Miek - , Kiel University (Author)
  • Jakob Scheibler - , Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials (Author)
  • Thomas Weißgärber - , Chair of Powder Metallurgy, Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials (Author)
  • Chongliang Zhong - , Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials (Author)
  • Michael Höft - , Kiel University (Author)

Abstract

Within this paper, a corrugated horn antenna in the sub-terahertz regime is manufactured using a novel printing technique and the results are presented. The antenna aperture utilizes an elliptical shape which leads to symmetric radiation. Furthermore, the implemented antenna design leads to low side lobes, also the overall length and weight is comparably small. In addition to the antenna characteristics, the surface of the printed antenna is examined to investigate the roughness and accuracy. A symmetric radiation pattern as well as low losses are reached, which indicates a smooth surface and high accuracy.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2024 IEEE/MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, IMS 2024
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages509-512
Number of pages4
ISBN (electronic)9798350375046
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Peer-reviewedYes

Publication series

SeriesIEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Digest
ISSN0149-645X

Conference

Title2024 IEEE/MTT-S International Microwave Symposium
Abbreviated titleIMS 2024
Duration16 - 21 June 2024
Website
LocationWalter E. Washington Convention Center
CityWashington
CountryUnited States of America

Keywords

Keywords

  • additive manufacturing, antenna, corrugated horn, gain