Rapid Prototyping of an Electrically-Small Antenna for Binaural-Hearing Instruments

Andrea Ruaro, Jesper Thaysen, Kaj Bjarne Jakobsen

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    Abstract

    Rapid prototyping is emerging as a technology that can provide detailed mechanical parts, e.g., for use in antenna mock-ups, in a short lead time. Nevertheless, one of the main issues associated with it is that the materials suitable for 3D printing are not characterized at radio frequencies (RF). This study analyzes the main RF parameters (dielectric constant, loss tangent, surface roughness) and applies the results to the modeling of the prototype of an electrically small (ESA) antenna for binaural hearing instruments applications. After discussing the specific technology choices and their relevancies, it is shown how the analyzed parameters can be used to obtain good correlation between simulations and measurements.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2015 International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation
    PublisherIEEE
    Publication date2015
    Pages304-307
    Publication statusPublished - 2015
    EventInternational Symposium on Antennas and Propagation : Advancing Antenna and Propagation Research for a Connected World - Hobart, Australia
    Duration: 9 Nov 201512 Nov 2015
    http://isap2015.org/

    Conference

    ConferenceInternational Symposium on Antennas and Propagation
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    CityHobart
    Period09/11/201512/11/2015
    Internet address

    Keywords

    • Rapid prototyping
    • Electrically small antennas (ESA)
    • Wireless body-area networks (WBAN)
    • Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
    • Consumer electronics

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