Lightweight perforated horn antenna enabled by 3-D metal-direct-printing

Guan Long Huang, Shi Gang Zhou, Tan Huat Chio

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Abstract

Waveguide structures are always known for being bulky and heavy. The objective of this paper is to investigate the weight-reduction technique of the waveguide structures while maintaining their electrical properties and mechanical fabricability; and the outcome is a lightweight perforated X-band horn. The overall weight-reduction is realized by a metal-sheet perforation technique via a 3-D metal-direct-printing technology. Preliminary results show that around two thirds of weight can be reduced without affecting the electrical performance.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, APSURSI 2016 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages481-482
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9781509028863
DOIs
StatePublished - 25 Oct 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event2016 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, APSURSI 2016 - Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Duration: 26 Jun 20161 Jul 2016

Publication series

Name2016 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, APSURSI 2016 - Proceedings

Conference

Conference2016 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, APSURSI 2016
Country/TerritoryPuerto Rico
CityFajardo
Period26/06/161/07/16

Keywords

  • 3-D printing
  • horn antenna
  • lightweight
  • metal-sheet perforation

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