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<p>In this work, three textile antennas with the same geometry were produced using three different technologies: magnetron sputtering (PVD), ink-jet printing and embroidery using electroconductive yarn. In all three cases, the electrically conductive medium was the same, which was silver, known for centuries for its very good conductive properties. In order to show how the method of manufacturing antennas affects their operational parameters, the following measurements were carried out: surface resistivity, impedance, standing wave coefficient of antenna radiators, and their radiation characteristics were assessed. The surface resistivity value of the antenna paths obtained ranged from 0.05 to 1.2 Ωm/m.</p>
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In this work, three textile antennas with the same geometry were produced using three different technologies: magnetron sputtering (PVD), ink-jet printing and embroidery using electroconductive yarn. In all three cases, the electrically conductive medium was the same, which was silver, known for centuries for its very good conductive properties. In order to show how the method of manufacturing antennas affects their operational parameters, the following measurements were carried out: surface resistivity, impedance, standing wave coefficient of antenna radiators, and their radiation characteristics were assessed. The surface resistivity value of the antenna paths obtained ranged from 0.05 to 1.2 Ωm/m.

Comparison of the Parameters of Textile Antennas Manufactured Using Three Techniques: Magnetron Sputtering, Ink-Jet Printing and Embroidery

Fibres & Textiles in Eastern Europe

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In this work, three textile antennas with the same geometry were produced using three different technologies: magnetron sputtering (PVD), ink-jet printing and...

Comparison of the Parameters of Textile Antennas Manufactured Using Three Techniques: Magnetron Sputtering, Ink-Jet Printing and Embroidery

Article Category: Research Article

Data publikacji: 28 lut 2024

Zakres stron: 1 - 7

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ftee-2024-0001

Słowa kluczowe
textile antenna, PVD process, ink-jet printing, embroidery, wearable antenna

© 2024 Iwona Nowak et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Comparison of the Parameters of Textile Antennas Manufactured Using Three Techniques: Magnetron Sputtering, Ink-Jet Printing and Embroidery

Article Category: Research Article

Data publikacji: 28 lut 2024

Zakres stron: 1 - 7

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ftee-2024-0001

Słowa kluczowetextile antenna, PVD process, ink-jet printing, embroidery, wearable antenna

© 2024 Iwona Nowak et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Słowa kluczowe
textile antenna, PVD process, ink-jet printing, embroidery, wearable antenna