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Fluid Switch for Radiation Pattern Reconfigurable Antenna

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Abstract

This work presents a conductive fluid switch design, which is applied to a 3-element Yagi-Uda antenna operating at 433MHz industrial scientific medical (ISM) band. The directivity of the antenna is re-configurable by controlling the conduction state of the fluid switchs. 3D printing technology is used to fabricate the two parasitic elements. A microcontroller and a pump system are used to control the fluid level in the switch.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 IEEE International Workshop on Electromagnetics
Subtitle of host publicationApplications and Student Innovation Competition, iWEM 2018
ISBN (Electronic)9781538648346
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 14 Nov 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event2018 IEEE International Workshop on Electromagnetics: Applications and Student Innovation Competition, iWEM 2018 - Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Duration: 29 Aug 2018 → 31 Aug 2018

Publication series

Name2018 IEEE International Workshop on Electromagnetics: Applications and Student Innovation Competition, iWEM 2018

Conference

Conference2018 IEEE International Workshop on Electromagnetics: Applications and Student Innovation Competition, iWEM 2018
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityNagoya, Aichi
Period29/08/18 → 31/08/18

Keywords

  • 3D-printing
  • fluid switch
  • Reconfigurable
  • Yagi-Uda antenna

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