Abstract
The use of carbon microfiber tow (or bundle) for conformal transmission lines (TLs) is initially investigated in this work. Two different microfiber TLs have been synthesized and tested. A 28.2 mm long microfiber TL was manufactured to demonstrate the wave propagating properties. Once these characteristics were determined, a microstrip TL was prepared by attaching loz conducting copper tape to a conformal surface and a similar microfiber TL with the same length and on the same substrate was manufactured. This prototype was then used to compare the propagation characteristics of the microfiber TL to the traditional and well established microstrip TL. Overall, it has been shown that the microfiber TL can support wave propagation in a manner similar to a microstrip TL; however, the attenuation constant appears to be rather large for frequencies above 500 MHz.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 2013 IEEE International Conference on Electro/Information Technology (EIT) |
Publisher | IEEE |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781467352086 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 17 Oct 2013 |
Event | 2013 IEEE International Conference on Electro/Information Technology - Rapid City, SD, United States Duration: 9 May 2013 → 11 May 2013 |
Conference
Conference | 2013 IEEE International Conference on Electro/Information Technology |
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Abbreviated title | EIT 2013 |
Country/Territory | United States |
City | Rapid City, SD |
Period | 9/05/13 → 11/05/13 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Computer Science Applications
- Information Systems
- Control and Systems Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering