Abstract
Antennas operating at high frequency bands are sought after for applications in 5G, satellite, radar, and other communication systems. Graphene, a two-dimensional material known for its exceptional conductivity, mechanical strength, and chemical stability, is anticipated to serve as a viable substitute for copper in antenna applications. However, researches on graphene antennas at millimeter-wave and higher frequencies are mainly limited to theory and simulation, due to the fabrication challenges of achieving high-precision graphene patterns. Herein, we present the design and fabrication of a graphene folded reflectarray antenna (FRA) operating at millimeter-wave. The FRA is fabricated using screen-printing of graphene ink on an RT5880 substrate, followed by laser engraving for precise patterning. The main reflector has 918 patch units, and the polarizing grids have line widths and spacings of 100 μm. Measurements demonstrate that the antenna has a realized peak gain of 21.37 dBi at 37.5 GHz. The radiation patterns show a 3 dB beamwidth of 6° and 4° in the E-plane and H-plane respectively, with cross-polarization more than −18 dB. The laser-assisted screen-printing method provides a feasible strategy for the precision manufacture of graphene communication devices.
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