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This study deals with the design, realization and evaluation of a gradient index lens (GRIN) made of low-temperature cofired ceramic (LTCC) for millimeter-wave communication systems at a frequency of 60 GHz. The LTCC GRIN lens presented here utilizes a radial refractive index profile achieved by varying the dielectric properties within the LTCC structure by punching 100 µm holes in the green LTCC sheets. We present the optimization of the refractive index gradient using zones within the LTCC structure, the simulated radiation patterns, the steps of the LTCC fabrication process and the experimental verification of the lens performance. The fabricated WR15 waveguides with lenses are characterized in an anechoic chamber and show an antenna gain of 16.6 dBi at 60 GHz. The experimental results confirm the theoretical predictions very well and show a significant improvement in beamforming and gain.
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Martin Ihle
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Birgit Manhica
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Weronika Kalista
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- Category:
- Conference activity
- Type:
- publikacja w wydawnictwie zbiorowym recenzowanym (także w materiałach konferencyjnych)
- Language:
- English
- Publication year:
- 2024
- Bibliographic description:
- Ihle M., Manhica B., Trzebiatowski K., Kalista W., Kulas Ł., Nyka K.: Development of a Planar LTCC GRIN Lens for 60 GHz Open-Ended Waveguide Antenna// / : , 2024,
- DOI:
- Digital Object Identifier (open in new tab) 10.23919/eumc61614.2024.10732476
- Sources of funding:
- Verified by:
- Gdańsk University of Technology
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