A Conformal and Transparent Frequency Reconfigurable Water Antenna

  • Abu Sadat Md Sayem
  • , Roy B.V.B. Simorangkir
  • , Karu P. Esselle
  • , John L. Buckley

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Abstract

This paper presents a design of water-based flexible, optically transparent and frequency reconfigurable antenna having a unidirectional radiation pattern. The proposed antenna incorporates a dipole radiator on top of a reflector plane that makes the radiation unidirectional. The reflector is constructed from pure water enclosed inside a circular cavity made of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), which consists of several ring chambers arranged concentrically. Frequency tuning operation is achieved by an innovative mechanical tuning mechanism involving controlling the water configuration inside the circular cavity. Depending upon the presence or absence of the water in different chambers, the resonance frequency changes accordingly while maintaining the radiation pattern unidirectional. Detail simulation investigation of the proposed technique is presented in this paper.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2022 16th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2022
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9788831299046
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Event16th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2022 - Madrid, Spain
Duration: 27 Mar 20221 Apr 2022

Publication series

Name2022 16th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2022

Conference

Conference16th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2022
Country/TerritorySpain
CityMadrid
Period27/03/221/04/22

Keywords

  • Conformal
  • polymer
  • reconfigurable antenna
  • reflector
  • transparent
  • water

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