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  • Electromagnetics and Wave Propagation
  • Wireless Communication Systems
  • Metamaterials and Metasurfaces

Background:

  • Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS) are crucial for overcoming wireless communication limitations, especially for non-normal incidence angles.
  • Existing reflectarray designs face challenges in achieving wide-angle beam steering and continuous phase control.
  • Novel approaches are needed to enhance the adaptability and efficiency of reflecting surfaces.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and demonstrate a novel Reconfigurable Electro-Mechanical Reflectarray (REMR) technology for efficient beam steering.
  • To investigate the capability of REMR in adapting to incident waves at various angles.
  • To evaluate the phase shift range, stability, and fabrication feasibility of the proposed REMR structure.

Main Methods:

  • Designing a reflectarray unit cell with a cam-shaped actuator beneath the ground plane for mechanical phase shifting.
  • Implementing multiple reflective strips at variable heights for adaptable wave reflection.
  • Utilizing 3D printing for flexible and customizable fabrication of the REMR structure.
  • Conducting simulations and measurements to validate performance.

Main Results:

  • Achieved a remarkable unwrapped phase shift range of [Formula: see text].
  • Demonstrated efficient beam steering across a broad spectrum of incidence angles from [Formula: see text] to [Formula: see text].
  • Confirmed consistent phase and amplitude responses and a memory function for state preservation when powered off.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed REMR technology effectively enables continuous phase modification and broad-angle beam steering.
  • The REMR structure exhibits stable operation and is fabricated using accessible 3D printing methods.
  • This innovation significantly advances reconfigurable intelligent surface technology for future wireless systems.