• The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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• v.27 no.9
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• pp.791-799
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• 2016

This paper presents the design of reconfigurable frequency selective surfaces for X-band bandpass operation with improved isolation. The proposed reconfigurable FSS is composed of a four-legged loaded element, a inductive stub and a bias grid. The PIN diode is located between the four-legged loaded element and the stub, which can control the frequency response of reconfigurable FSS by ON/OFF state. By adjusting the length of the stub, the desired bandpass frequency and the improved isolation between ON and OFF state can be obtained. For validation of simulated results, we have carried out transmission characteristic measurements using rectangular waveguide of WR-90. The measured results are in good agreements with the simulated results.

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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• v.30 no.4
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• pp.261-269
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• 2019

This study investigates a method of designing pixel-type frequency selective surfaces(FSS) with flexibility while considering factors, such as polarization and incident angle. Among the various methods used to solve the discrete space problem when designing a pixel-type FSS, the binary particle swarm optimization(BPSO) algorithm is one of the most applicable techniques to determine the periodic structure pattern of an FSS. Therefore, a method of efficiently designing FSS with roll-off band pass characteristics using an improved BPSO algorithm is proposed. To solve the convergence problem in the fitness function design to induce particles in the desired solution, FSS with desired roll-off wave characteristics can be easily obtained by applying a fitness function using "slope" as an input parameter.

• Journal of the Institute of Electronics Engineers of Korea TC
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• v.45 no.8
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• pp.15-27
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• 2008

In this paper, an EBG(Electromagnetic BandGap) resonator antenna with a stripline type FSS(Frequency Selective Surface) superstrate for PCS-band base station antennas is proposed. The characteristics of resonant frequency and -3dB bandwidth of a unit cell of a superstrate are first analyzed by varing several design parameters such as a strip width and a unit cell width in order to design an EBG resonator antenna satisfying the required antenna gain and bandwidth for PCS-band base station antennas. Among various unit cell shapes, strip dipole and stripline are considered and their characteristics are compared. It was found that a resonant length of the EBG resonator antenna becomes smaller when the stripline shape is used and the control of the bandwidth is also much easier. By using the unit cell simulation results, planar and cylindrical EBG resonator antennas at PCS-band are designed.

• The Journal of Korea Institute of Information, Electronics, and Communication Technology
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• v.14 no.6
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• pp.473-478
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• 2021

This paper designed a wideband, high gain planar trapezoidal monopole antenna using backside frequency selective surface (FSS) according to the need for wideband and high gain antenna required in various fields such as rapidly increasing wireless communication, autonomous vehicles, 5G wireless communication and wideband applications. The proposed antenna uses a dual metallic to have a structural difference from the existing FSS. By solving the complexity of the design antenna using genetic algorithms (GA) and high frequency structural simulators (HFSS) simulations, the proposed antenna is not only produce a high efficiency but also presents a wide bandwidth of 3.52 to 5.92 GHz and a gain of 10.5 dBi over the entire bandwidth, with the highest gain of 11.8 dBi at 5.1 GHz. It has been confirmed that the gain increased 8.6 dBi as the 36% impedance bandwidth of 1.8 GHz compared to the existing antenna improved to the 50% impedance bandwidth of 2.4 GHz.

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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• v.28 no.1
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• pp.80-83
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• 2017

In this paper, the X-band reconfigurable frequency selective surface having flexible geometry was proposed. The proposed RFSS is composed of patterns of cross-shaped loop with inductive stub, which can control the frequency response for C-Band and X-band by ON/OFF state of PIN diode. To minimize the parasitic effect and to obtain the high level of isolation between the unit cell of FSS and the bias circuit, we designed the grid type bias line on bottom layer through via hole. The measured transmission characteristics show good agreement with the simulation results and good stability of frequency response for different incident angles and curvatures of surface.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2010.08a
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• pp.105-105
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• 2010

펄스 DC $O_2$플라즈마를 이용하여 PMMA와 폴리카보네이트 기판을 건식 식각 한 후 그 결과에 대하여 분석하였다. 식각 공정 변수는 펄스 파워 (300~500 V), 펄스 시간 ($0.5{\sim}2.0\;{\mu}s$), 펄스 주파수 (100~250 kHz)의 변화이었다. 특성 분석은 PMMA와 폴리카보네이트의 식각률, 두재료의 포토레지스트에 대한 식각 선택도, 식각 후 표면 거칠기 변화에 대해 실시하였다. 또한 주사 전자 현미경을 이용하여 식각 후 패턴의 표면 형상을 관찰하였다. 실험 결과, PMMA의 식각률이 폴리카보네이트보다 높음을 알 수 있었다. 펄스 파워를 300 V 에서 500 V로 증가함에 따라 PMMA의 식각률은 $0.17\;{\mu}m/min$ 에서 $0.53\;{\mu}m/min$ 로 증가하였다. 폴리카보네이트는 같은 식각 조건에서 $0.09\;{\mu}m/min$ 에서 $0.22\;{\mu}m/min$ 로 증가하였다. 그 이유는 폴리카보네이트의 경우, 결합력이 큰 벤젠 분자 구조를 포함하고 있기 때문에 PMMA보다 식각률이 더 낮다고 추측한다. 또한 PMMA 와 폴리카보네이트의 포토레지스트에 대한 식각 선택비는 펄스 파워가 증가함에 따라 같이 증가하는 것을 알 수 있었다. 5 sccm O2, 55 mTorr 공정 압력, 400 V 펄스 파워, 200 kHz 펄스 주파수의 조건에서 펄스 시간이 $0.5\;{\mu}s$ 에서 $1.0\;{\mu}s$ 로 증가할 때 PMMA와 폴리카보네이트의 식각률은 거의 변화가 없었다. 그러나 같은 조건에서 펄스 시간이 $1.0\;{\mu}s$ 에서 $2.0\;{\mu}s$ 로 증가한 경우에는 PMMA와 폴리카보네이트의 식각률은 선형적으로 증가하였다. 펄스 시간이 고분자 소재의 건식 식각에 영향을 줄 수 있다는 사실을 알 수 있었다. 주사현미경을 이용하여 식각된 표면 형상을 분석한 결과, 폴리카보네이트가 PMMA보다 표면이 매끈하게 관찰되었다. 요약하면, 펄스 DC $O_2$플라즈마는 PMMA와 폴리카보네이트 등의 고분자 소재의 건식 식각에 중요하게 활용될 수 있다는 사실을 본 연구를 통해 이해할 수 있다.

• Journal of the Korea Institute of Military Science and Technology
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• v.19 no.3
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• pp.294-301
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• 2016

In this paper, we designed the transparent circuit analog radar absorbing structure using printed metal grid mesh for enhanced optical transmittance. To obtain wideband electromagnetic absorption and enhanced optical transparency at X-band, we proposed the resistive FSS(Frequency Selective Surface) using printed metal mesh pattern on transparent glass with PEC(Perfect Electric Conductor) plane using ITO(Indium Thin Oxide) coating. We then fabricated the proposed structure to verify the simulation results obtained from commercial EM simulator. The comparisons between the simulation and measured results show good agreements. The results also show that the proposed radar absorbing structure can provide wideband reflection as well as better optical transparency. We can apply this proposed structure to the canopy of stealth aircraft and other stealth and security applications for visible transparency.

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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• v.20 no.2
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• pp.147-153
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• 2009

In this paper, FSS(Frequency Selective Surface) using defect mode characteristic is proposed. The unit cell using defect mode characteristic of the proposed FSS is offered lower resonant frequency in the same cell size. The number of suitable array is optimized 13 by 13. Also, the patch antennas operated in WCDMA(Wideband Code Division Multiple Access) Tx band and Rx band are designed for the comparison. The gain value of proposed FSS-1 complex structure (the patch antenna of Tx band and FSS) is improved 3.3 dB from 9.98 dBi to 13.28 dBi in Tx band. The gain value of proposed FSS-2 complex structure(the patch antenna of Rx band and FSS) is improved 5.53 dB from 9.81 dBi to 15.34 dBi in Rx band. Also the measured impedance bandwidth($VSWR{\leq}2$) of manufactured $13{\times}13$ array antenna is from 337 MHz(1.87 to 2.21 GHz). The measured radiation gain is 11.39 dBi(1.94 GHz), 13.11 dBi(2.05 GHz), 11.09 dBi(2.14 GHz). The measured radiation efficiency is 81 %. Because the proposed FSS structure has more higher gain, it will be applied to antenna of WCDMA repeater system.

• Journal of the Korea Institute of Military Science and Technology
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• v.15 no.6
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• pp.779-785
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• 2012

In this paper, we have analyzed the curvature effects of the finite FSS(frequency selective surface) using the 3-D method of moment using the BiCGSTab algorithm as an iterative method. To validate the analysis method in this paper, we compared the RCS(radar cross section) of PEC(perfect electric conductor) sphere with theoretical results and it shows well agreements. The tripole slot FSSs which have many application in military were selected for the investigation of curvature effect and RCS as a frequency characteristics were observed with the variation of the curvature rate. Simulation results shows that curvature effect can significant effect the passband frequency and bandwidth of FSS. We suggest that the curvature effect must be considered at the stage of design FSS application like FSS radome.

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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• v.21 no.2
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• pp.194-201
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• 2010

We propose a frequency selective surface(FSS) using double split ring resonators(DSRRs) for isolation enhancement between CDMA and RFID. The structure consists of an outer SRR and an inner SRR, and the gaps are formed in the same direction. By properly adjusting the gap and line width, the resonant frequency and skirt characteristics can be adjusted without varying the unit cell size. The proposed structure has a different field distribution from that of an ordinary SRR for magneto-dielectric materials. One layer consists of $9{\times}9$ unit cells and the other layer was separated by 50 mm. To validate the simulation results, we fabricated the patch antenna and the FSSs, and the measured results show a good agreement with the simulated ones. The electrical size of the unit cell is $0.110\;{\lambda}{\times}0.110\;{\lambda}{\times}0.002\;{\lambda}$, and the size of the two layer FSS is $1.058\;{\lambda}{\times}1.058\;{\lambda}{\times}0.153\;{\lambda}$. The two layer FSS maintain gain in CDMA frequency and has 6.9 dB reduced gain in RFID frequency.