Metamaterial Phase-Shifter Utilizing a Compliant Mechanism Approach

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Abstract

A new metamaterial unit-cell design for reflectarray antennas (RA) that integrates an electromechanical reconfigurable metamaterial technology with a rugged compliant mechanism topology is presented. The proposed unit-cell design uses a compliant mechanism that achieves motion through a custom single-leaf spring compliant revolute iris to guide two shorting pins along the bottom surface of a circular patch element. The proposed design is actuated by a stepper motor for ease of control implementation and is safely positioned below the ground plane to shield against incident electric fields and minimize electromagnetic interference. The performance of the unit-cell in a full reflectarray configuration has been approximated through simulations, showing its potential for beam steering and high-power operation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2023 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC-URSI Radio Science Meeting, AP-S/URSI 2023 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages803-804
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9781665442282
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Event2023 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC-URSI Radio Science Meeting, AP-S/URSI 2023 - Portland, United States
Duration: Jul 23 2023Jul 28 2023

Publication series

NameIEEE Antennas and Propagation Society, AP-S International Symposium (Digest)
Volume2023-July
ISSN (Print)1522-3965

Conference

Conference2023 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC-URSI Radio Science Meeting, AP-S/URSI 2023
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPortland
Period7/23/237/28/23

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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