Investigation of the characteristics of low-cost and lightweight horn array antennas with novel monolithic waveguide feeding networks

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dc.contributor.authorGenç, Abdullah
dc.contributor.authorBaşyiğit, İbrahim Bahadır
dc.contributor.authorÇolak, Bektaş
dc.contributor.authorHelhel, Selçuk
dc.date.accessioned2021-02-19T21:16:10Z
dc.date.available2021-02-19T21:16:10Z
dc.date.issued2018
dc.departmentALKÜ
dc.descriptionHELHEL, SELCUK/0000-0002-1401-3297; Basyigit, Ibrahim Bahadir/0000-0003-4558-5068; GENC, Abdullah/0000-0002-7699-2822
dc.description.abstract3D printed X-Ku band single horn antenna and 2 x 1 and 2 x 2 pyramidal horn array antennas with novel lightweight and monolithic waveguide feeding networks (WFNs) are proposed at 10-15 GHz for satellite communications and radar systems to increase the gain. Proposed novel fabrication method consists of two main steps that are to make the skeleton of horn array antenna from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) thermoplastic via 3D printer and to perform copper plating over all surface of antenna by using the electroless plating and electroplating processes. The WFN structures with 3 lambda element spacing designed and realized by using WR75 waveguide T-junction, E-type bend, and UDR 120 flange. Qualitative agreement between measurement and simulation via CST Microwave Studio is obtained with max 1 dB due to high precision and surface roughness. The gains of array antennas are increased by about 1.5 dB and 3 dB, respectively compared to the single antenna. VSWRs of array antennas are 0.3 dB and 0.6 dB, respectively higher than the single one. In the study, proposed 3D printed components not only with 90% lighter weight than, but also with 80% cheaper than commercial products, and horn arrays with -40 dB cross-polarization values.
dc.description.sponsorshipDepartment of Scientific Research Projects in Suleyman Demirel University [4605-D2-16]; State Planning Organization in Turkey [2007K120530-DPT]
dc.description.sponsorshipWe also would like to thank to Akdeniz University Scientific Research Projects Supporting Unit (BAP), and Akdeniz University EMUMAM Directorate allowing us to use their facilities granted by State Planning Organization in Turkey (2007K120530-DPT). This work was supported by The Department of Scientific Research Projects in Suleyman Demirel University named as "Design and Manufacturing of X-Ku Band Horn Array Antenna and Passive Microwave Components" and in Turkish "X-Ku Bandt Huni Dizi Anten ve Pasif Mikrodaiga Elemaniarmm Tasarunt ye Clretirni" [Project Number: 4605-D2-16].
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.aeue.2018.03.024
dc.identifier.endpage23en_US
dc.identifier.issn1434-8411
dc.identifier.issn1618-0399
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1
dc.identifier.startpage15en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.aeue.2018.03.024
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12868/293
dc.identifier.volume89en_US
dc.identifier.wosWOS:000438320600003
dc.identifier.wosqualityN/A
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
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dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherElsevier Gmbh
dc.relation.ispartofAeu-International Journal of Electronics And Communications
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.subjectHorn antenna
dc.subjectArray antenna
dc.subjectWaveguide feeding network
dc.subject3D printing
dc.subjectCopper plating
dc.titleInvestigation of the characteristics of low-cost and lightweight horn array antennas with novel monolithic waveguide feeding networks
dc.typeArticle

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