Accession Number:

AD1041830

Title:

Practical 3D Printing of Antennas and RF Electronics

Descriptive Note:

Conference Paper

Corporate Author:

GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH INST ATLANTA ATLANTA United States

Personal Author(s):

• Kiesel,Gregory
• Bowden,Philip
• Cook,Kevin
• Habib,Matt
• Marsh,Jeramy
• Reid,David
• Phillips,Cameron
• Baker,Brad

Report Date:

2017-03-01

Pagination or Media Count:

4.0

Abstract:

Recent advances in 3D printing technology nowenable antennas and RF electronics to be designed andprototyped significantly faster than conventionalmanufacturing time scales. New printers and materials onthe market now provide affordable access to RF rapidprototyping. In this paper, tools and techniques are shownwhich simplify the design process for 3D printed antennas,and RF devices. Three example RF components arefabricated and evaluated a Marchand balun, a monopolearray antenna and a Ku-band bow tie antenna.

Descriptors:

• additive manufacturing
• radio frequency devices
• product prototyping
• printing equipment

Subject Categories:

• Electrical and Electronic Equipment
• Radiofrequency Wave Propagation
• Machinery and Tools

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE