Investigations on Feeding Networks for a Liquid Crystal-Based Leaky-Wave Antenna Array

Peng Yuan Wang, Andreas Rennings, Daniel Erni

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Abstract

This paper investigates the feeding network for a liquid crystal-based leaky-wave antenna (LWA) array. Considering the liquid crystal technology is adopted, we select fused silica as the substrate of the feeding network. Three typical transmission lines, namely the microstrip, the substrate integrated waveguide (SIW) and the ridge gap waveguide are studied. Then three corresponding corporate feeding networks are compared and discussed in terms of transmission loss, fabrication cost, mutual coupling level and compactness. Prototypes based on the through-glass-via (TGV) and CNC micromachining technology are fabricated and measured. The feasibilities of these feeding networks are evaluated.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2023 6th International Workshop on Mobile Terahertz Systems, IWMTS 2023
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9798350321159
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Externally publishedYes
Event6th International Workshop on Mobile Terahertz Systems, IWMTS 2023 - Bonn, Germany
Duration: 3 Jul 20235 Jul 2023

Publication series

Name2023 6th International Workshop on Mobile Terahertz Systems, IWMTS 2023

Conference

Conference6th International Workshop on Mobile Terahertz Systems, IWMTS 2023
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityBonn
Period3/07/235/07/23

Keywords

  • beam steering
  • leaky-wave antenna
  • liquid crystals
  • ridge gap waveguide
  • through glass via (TGV)

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Instrumentation
  • Radiation

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