Reconfigurable Electromagnetic Structures: X-Band and Beyond
Abstract
Developing reconfigurable millimeter-wave (mmWave) antennas and devices is an outstanding challenge, with switch technologies being a primary impediment. Recently, it has been shown that vanadium dioxide (VO2), a thermochromic material whose resistance changes with temperature, could provide a path forward in developing reconfigurable mmWave devices. As an initial step towards this vision, we investigate the integration of VO2 switches in reconfigurable components at 15 GHz. In particular, a frequency reconfigurable antenna and a reconfigurable phase shifter are shown. The low loss and minimal parasitics of VO2 technology have the potential to enable devices at 15 GHz and beyond.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1906.03034,
title = {Reconfigurable Electromagnetic Structures: X-Band and Beyond},
author = {Kenneth W. Allen and Joshua M. Kovitz},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1906.03034},
year = {2019}
}
Comments
7 pages, 9 figures, Georgia Tech Research Institute IRAD Journal