Printable Materials for the Realization of High Performance RF Components: Challenges and Opportunities

Figure 1

Methodology to obtain desired high performing RF components. Beginning with the initial RF component design, tailor the ink and resin chemistry around the required performance. Next, determine printing method(s) that would ideally have in-line metrology for surface profiles. The postprint processing is the key and needs to be compatible with materials chosen and end properties desired. Testing or characterization validates the initial design. Adapted with permission from [9, 14–20].