Dynamic frequency switching of a bandstop reconfigurable frequency selective surface with PIN diodes for C/X and Ku-band shielding applications


Güler C., Esen Bayer Keskin S., TÜRKER TOKAN N.

AEU - International Journal of Electronics and Communications, cilt.183, 2024 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 183
  • Basım Tarihi: 2024
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.aeue.2024.155402
  • Dergi Adı: AEU - International Journal of Electronics and Communications
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, Applied Science & Technology Source, Compendex, Computer & Applied Sciences, INSPEC
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Bandstop, Equivalent circuit modeling, Frequency selective surface (FSS), PIN diode, Reconfigurable
  • Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This paper presents a reconfigurable bandstop frequency selective surface (R-FSS) design capable of switching across C, X and Ku-bands. The electronic switching mechanism is achieved in real-time through PIN diodes. The combination of rectangular loops is selected as unit-cell and PIN diodes are strategically placed to dynamically adjust the bandstop region. The device operates in three distinct modes corresponding to the activation status of the PIN-diodes. For TE polarization, Mode 1 encompasses the Ku-bandstop (12.64–14.75 GHz), Mode 2 corresponds to the C/X-bandstop (6.62–11.28 GHz), and Mode 3 involves the X-bandstop (9.82–11.63 GHz), whereas X-bandstop characteristic is observed for TM polarization (9.054–––11.29 GHz). In TE polarization, each configuration is defined by specific equivalent circuit models, featuring an inductance in parallel with series L-C resonant circuit, an L-C resonant circuit in parallel with the inductance, and two L-C resonant circuits in parallel, respectively. Additionally, for TM polarization, the configuration incorporates two parallel L-C resonant circuits. A prototype of the proposed R-FSS is fabricated and measured. The results demonstrated effective switching operation across the C, X and Ku-band stopbands, depending on the biasing of the PIN diodes. The experimental outcomes are consistent with the simulation results, affirming the compatibility and functionality of the proposed R-FSS design.