Abstract
Lightweight and cost-effective antenna solutions are increasingly crucial for modern microwave and communication systems. In this study, an X-band horn antenna was designed, fabricated, and experimentally validated using additive manufacturing techniques. The antenna structure was 3D-printed using PLA material and subsequently coated with copper tape to achieve the required conductivity, with a standard WR-90 waveguide feed employed. The fabricated antenna demonstrated broad impedance bandwidth across the 8-12 GHz range, excellent impedance matching, and high realized gain, showing good agreement between simulation and measurement results. These results validate the potential of low-cost 3D printing combined with simple conductive treatments for practical microwave antenna applications.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | ISAS 2025 - 9th International Symposium on Innovative Approaches in Smart Technologies, Proceedings |
| Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9798331514822 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2025 |
| Event | 9th International Symposium on Innovative Approaches in Smart Technologies, ISAS 2025 - Gaziantep, Turkey Duration: 27 Jun 2025 → 28 Jun 2025 |
Publication series
| Name | ISAS 2025 - 9th International Symposium on Innovative Approaches in Smart Technologies, Proceedings |
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Conference
| Conference | 9th International Symposium on Innovative Approaches in Smart Technologies, ISAS 2025 |
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| Country/Territory | Turkey |
| City | Gaziantep |
| Period | 27/06/25 → 28/06/25 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2025 IEEE.
Keywords
- 3D Printing
- Additive manufacturing
- Horn Antenna
- X-band Antennas