基于3D打印技术的各向同性龙伯透镜天线研究与设计

    Research and Design of Isotropic Luneburg Lens Antenna Based on 3D Printing Technology

    • 摘要: 3D打印工艺可以大大提升龙伯透镜天线设计的灵活度, 并且简化制备的流程。文中重点研究了各向同性龙伯透镜天线设计的关键技术, 即单元的极化不敏感和宽入射角特性; 其次总结了基于3D打印技术的龙伯透镜天线的基本理论和设计思路, 尤其强调天线性能和打印工艺的统筹折中; 最终设计并打印制备了一款工作于X波段的龙伯透镜天线。加工测试的结果表明, 天线在8 GHz~10 GHz范围内具有良好的各向同性。在8 GHz、9 GHz、10 GHz处, 主波束实测增益分别为18.32 dB、19.08 dB、18.87 dB, 对应的口径效率分别为43.01%, 51.24%, 48.82%。文中所设计的龙伯透镜在保证结构强度的同时实现了各向同性。

       

      Abstract: The use of 3D printing processes can greatly improve the flexibility of the design of Luneburg lens antenna, and simplify the preparation process. This paper focuses on the key technologies for the design of isotropic Luneburg lens (LL) antennas, namely the polarization insensitivity and wide incidence angle characteristics of the unit cells. Secondly, the basic theory and design idea of LL antenna based on 3D printing technology are summarized, especially emphasizing the overall compromise between antenna performances and printing process. Finally, a LL antenna working in the X-band was designed and printed. The results of the test show that the antenna has good isotropy in the range of 8 GHz to 10 GHz. At 8 GHz, 9 GHz and 10 GHz, the measured gains of the main beam are 18.32 dB, 19.08 dB and 18.87 dB, respectively, and the corresponding aperture efficiency is 43.01%, 51.24% and 48.82%, respectively. Overall, the designed LL achieves isotropy while maintaining structural strength.

       

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