학술논문
3-D Printed Horn Antennas and Components Performance for Space and Telecommunications
Document Type
Periodical
Source
IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters Antennas Wirel. Propag. Lett. Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters, IEEE. 17(11):2070-2074 Nov, 2018
Subject
Language
ISSN
1536-1225
1548-5757
1548-5757
Abstract
In this work, a study of the performance of several antennas and components, manufactured using an accurate stereolithography three-dimensional printer and resin for maximum accuracy and detail, is carried out. Electroless plating of the components to cover the pieces with a thick copper layer to improve their mechanical resistance is undertaken. Several SatCom horn antennas and components are designed, manufactured, and tested. A detailed study of a spline horn antenna and a filter is covered. These results are compared to the metallic lathe manufactured versions. Conclusions are derived from these tests, which are useful to improve additive manufactured components in future versions.