Mechanical and Manufacturing Design of Antennas.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Burge, Richard L.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (241 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Norwood : Artech House, 2025.

Summary:

This book serves as a comprehensive guide bridging the fields of radio frequency (RF) engineering and mechanical and manufacturing design, with a specific focus on antennas. It introduces fundamental antenna concepts, including their parameters, types, and applications, to provide mechanical engineers with a foundational understanding. The book also delves into the electrical properties of materials, electrical contact design, and the integration of conductive components. Detailed chapters cover the mechanical design of antenna components, material selection, manufacturing processes, and environmental considerations. It aims to foster collaboration between RF and mechanical engineers by offering terminology, background knowledge, and practical insights for designing and producing antennas efficiently and effectively. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

MECHANICAL AND MANUFACTURING DESIGN OF ANTENNAS

CONTENTS

PREFACE

Introduction

Acknowledgments

1 ANTENNAS OVERVIEW

1.1 Introduction

1.2 What Is an Antenna?

1.2.1 Antenna Parameters

1.3 Antenna Fundamentals

1.3.1 Operating Frequency/Bandwidth

1.3.2 Polarization

1.3.3 Circular Polarization

1.3.4 Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

1.3.5 Impedance

1.3.6 Isolation

1.3.7 Cross Polarization

1.3.8 Input Power

1.3.9 Directivity, Gain, and Pattern

1.4 Types of Antennas

1.4.1 Wire Antennas

1.4.2 Waveguide Antennas

1.4.3 Collimating

1.4.4 PCB Antennas

References

Selected Bibliography

2 INTRODUCTION TO ANTENNA CONDUCTIVITY AND CURRENT FLOW

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Resistivity

2.3 Skin Effect

2.4 Temperature

2.5 EM Field and Current Interface

2.6 Electrical Contact

2.7 Contact Design

2.7.1 Bolted Contact

2.7.2 Welded Contact

2.7.3 Adhesive Contact

2.7.4 Socket Contacts

2.7.5 Moving Contacts

3 MECHANICAL DESIGN FOR ANTENNA PARAMETERS

3.1 Antenna Features and Structures

3.1.1 Operating Frequency

3.1.2 Polarization

3.1.3 Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

3.1.4 Impedance

3.1.5 Cross-Polarization

3.1.6 Input Power

3.1.7 Pattern, Directivity, and Gain

3.2 Designing for Antenna Features

3.2.1 Input Features

3.2.2 Mechanical Waveguide Design

3.2.3 Ridges

3.2.4 Focusing Components

3.2.5 Structural Components

4 MATERIALS

4.1 Material Selection for Antennas

4.1.1 Material Strength

4.1.2 Resistivity and Conductivity

4.1.3 Corrosion Resistance

4.1.4 Manufacturability

4.1.5 Cost

4.1.6 Aesthetics

4.2 Material Overviews

4.2.1 Aluminum

4.2.2 Copper, Brass, and Bronze

4.2.3 Steel

4.2.4 Plastics.

4.2.5 Noble Metals: Gold, Silver, and Platinum

4.3 Finishing Processes

4.3.1 Plating

4.3.2 Painting

4.3.3 Galvanizing

4.3.4 Mechanical Finishes

5 MANUFACTURING PROCESSES

5.1 Manufacturing Introduction

5.2 Fabrication Processes

5.2.1 Machining

5.2.2 Spinning

5.2.3 Casting

5.2.4 Welding

5.2.5 Adhesive Bonding

5.2.6 Additive Manufacturing

5.2.7 Etched and Printed PCBs

5.3 Specifying Tolerances

5.3.1 Specifying Tolerances on Drawings

5.3.2 Geometric Tolerancing and Design

5.3.3 Fabrication Method Tolerances

5.4 Assembly Overview and Good Practices

5.4.1 Assembly Manufacturing Areas

Bibliography

6 MANUFACTURING PROCESSES

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Types of Environments

6.2.1 Indoor Environments

6.2.2 Outdoor Environments

6.2.3 Industrial Environments

6.2.4 Atmospheric and Space Environments

6.3 Equipment Protection Standards

6.4 Designing for Environmental Hazards

6.4.1 Rain

6.4.2 Snow and Ice

6.4.3 UV

6.4.4 Dust

6.4.5 Wind Loading

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

INDEX.

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ISBN:

1-68569-004-1