研究目的
To present two high-gain flat array antenna designs operating in the 320 – 400 GHz frequency range, demonstrating high efficiency and broad bandwidth enabled by SOI micromachining technology.
研究成果
The presented high-gain and broadband THz antenna technology demonstrates significant improvements in gain and bandwidth over previous work, enabled by SOI micromachining. The technology offers a compact, efficient alternative to optical systems for THz applications.
研究不足
The sidewall profile angle deviation from the designed 3° to 3.7° affected the input reflections systematically across all devices. The maximum theoretical gain is limited by the insertion loss of the beamforming network.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The antennas were designed using CST Studio Suite for electromagnetic simulations, with the radiation cell designed by a combination of the Method of Moments and a numerical optimization genetic algorithm.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Prototypes of two antenna designs were fabricated: a 16 × 16 element array and a 32 × 32 element array.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
SOI wafers, deep reactive ion etching (DRIE) tools, and sputtering tools for metallization.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Fabrication involved DRIE of SOI wafers, cleaning, metallization, and assembly. Measurements included gain, half power beamwidth, input reflections, and radiation patterns.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Performance was compared to simulated data to evaluate design and fabrication techniques.
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