Design and Analysis of a Yagi-Like Antenna Element Buried in LTCC Material for AEHF Communication Systems

Abstract

This document presents the investigation of an end-fire antenna implemented in a laminated material named LTCC (Low Temperature Co-fired Ceramic). This study is related to the development of a phased array for the AEHF Military Satellite Communication Systems. This work includes the design, the analysis, fabrication and the measurement of antenna prototypes at 44.5 GHz. The radiating element consists of a Yagi-like antenna fed by a microstrip transmission line and buried into the dielectric material. Relatively good agreement between simulated results and measurement is obtained. The results shows that this radiating element could be used for AEHF Communication systems. The next step is to study its electromagnetic behaviour in an array configuration. As the LTCC material has not previously been characterized up to 45 GHz, a study to extract the electrical properties of the LTCC material has been carried out, and is also reported in this document.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA436249

Entities

People

  • Michel Clenet

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • 5G Wireless Networks
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Communication Systems
  • Dielectric Permittivity
  • Dielectrics
  • Electrical Properties
  • Fabrication
  • Frequency Shift
  • Low Temperature
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Military Satellites
  • Phased Arrays
  • Radiation Patterns
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Satellite Communications
  • Transmission Lines

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Microwave Engineering.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Space