Investigation of Graphene Interconnections for Multifunctional Reconfigurable Antenna Beam Steering

作     者：Perkins, Joshua R. 

作者单位：Utah State University 

学位级别：M.S.

导师姓名：Cetiner, Bedri

授予年度：2019年

主      题：MRA Antenna Beam Steering Reconfigurable Electrical and Computer Engineering 

摘      要：In high frequency, high-performance wireless communications, direct line of sight antennas are common. The issue with the line of sight antennas is the need to redirect the physical antenna to achieve the best possible reception. Classical redirections are done by mechanical movements: hand tuning and motors. Our multi-functional re-configurable antenna (MRA) concept allows for electrical and non-mechanical antenna reorientation. This work investigates two important concepts in the development and enhancement of future MRA devices: special, non-interfering, control signal circuitry and nano-sized switching devices that are controlled by the special circuitry. The investigation was conducted with the use of commercially available antenna modeling software: ANSYS High Frequency System Solver.