Highly efficient graphite antennas for conformal applications

Shengjian Jammy Chen, Christophe Fumeaux

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

7 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

A commercially available graphite paper is utilized to realize two highly flexible non-metallic antennas: an ultrawideband (UWB) and a microstrip antenna. The antenna prototypes are measured to have a very high efficiency of 92.3% for the UWB antenna and 79.8% for the patch antenna, averaged over their respective operational ranges. Both antennas exhibit excellent reversible mechanical flexibility which is desirable for conformal applications. These results demonstrate that these materials are promising as flexible, light-weight and environmentally friendly conductors for microwave devices.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 Australian Microwave Symposium, AMS 2018 - Conference Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Pages61-62
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9781538625682
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 26 Apr 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event2018 Australian Microwave Symposium, AMS 2018 - Brisbane, Australia
Duration: 6 Feb 20187 Feb 2018

Publication series

Name2018 Australian Microwave Symposium, AMS 2018 - Conference Proceedings
Volume2018-January

Conference

Conference2018 Australian Microwave Symposium, AMS 2018
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityBrisbane
Period6/02/187/02/18

Keywords

  • antenna efficiency
  • flexible antennas
  • Graphite
  • patch antenna
  • UWB antennas

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Highly efficient graphite antennas for conformal applications'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this