Pathways Toward Monolithically-Integrated, Ultra-Lightweight and Highly-Performing 3D RF Components Using Multi-Material Digital Additive Manufacturing Technologies

This workshop presentation will discuss recent advances in digital additive multi-material manufacturing technologies and their potential for the realization of truly monolithically-integrated 3D RF components with advanced functionality, enhanced performance, ultra miniature size and weight. Specifically, we will focus on integration concepts and design techniques for 3D RF components and self-packaged RF components using multi-material inkjet printing techniques and stereolithography apparatus. New design concepts for 3D RF resonators including nested-spherical, nested- waveguide and helical will be discussed alongside their application to the realization of high-performing RF filters and multiplexers. Co-design and co-integration concepts for filtering baluns will also be presented. Furthermore, we will discuss miniaturization techniques for waveguides (eg rectangular, ridge, and folded waveguides), antennas, and antenna feed networks.