TW202207517A - Waveguide with Flexible Substrate - Google Patents
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本揭示係關於一種附可撓性基板之導波管。The present disclosure relates to a waveguide with a flexible substrate.
無線寬帶寬通信之下一代5G(5th Generation:第5代)系統中,使用毫米波段帶寬之電波。In the next-generation 5G (5th Generation: 5th generation) system of wireless broadband communication, radio waves of millimeter-band bandwidth are used.
作為傳輸毫米波段帶寬之電波之機構,使用例如導波管(專利文獻1、專利文獻2)。
[先前技術文獻]
[專利文獻]As a mechanism for transmitting radio waves in a millimeter-wavelength band, for example, a waveguide is used (
專利文獻1:日本專利特開平08-195605號公報 專利文獻2:日本專利特開2017-228839號公報Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 08-195605 Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2017-228839
[發明所欲解決之問題][Problems to be Solved by Invention]
將自基地台通過導波管傳輸之高頻信號例如輸入至電路基板等,通過天線向外部放射。自導波管向電路基板輸入高頻信號時,期望效率良好地傳輸。又,研討使用可撓性基板作為電路基板。The high-frequency signal transmitted from the base station through the waveguide, for example, is input to the circuit board, etc., and is radiated to the outside through the antenna. When a high-frequency signal is input from the waveguide to the circuit board, efficient transmission is desired. Moreover, the use of a flexible substrate as a circuit board is considered.
本揭示提供一種將於導波管傳播之高頻信號輸入至可撓性基板之技術。 [解決問題之技術手段]The present disclosure provides a technology for inputting a high-frequency signal propagating through a waveguide to a flexible substrate. [Technical means to solve problems]
本揭示係一種附可撓性基板之導波管,其具備設有縫隙之導波管、與可撓性基板,上述可撓性基板以一部分與上述縫隙重疊之方式,沿上述導波管之外表面設置,且自上述縫隙輸入經由上述導波管傳播之高頻信號。 [發明之效果]The present disclosure relates to a waveguide with a flexible substrate, which includes a waveguide with a slit, and a flexible substrate. The flexible substrate is partially overlapped with the slit. The outer surface is arranged, and the high-frequency signal propagating through the waveguide is input from the slot. [Effect of invention]
根據本揭示,可提供一種將於導波管傳播之高頻信號輸入至可撓性基板之技術。According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a technology for inputting a high-frequency signal propagating through a waveguide to a flexible substrate.
以下,參照圖式,針對用以實施本發明之形態進行說明。下述各圖式中,有對相同或對應之構成部分標註相同或對應符號,省略重複之說明之情形。另,為容易理解,有圖式之各部分之縮尺與實際不同之情形。平行、直角、正交、水平、垂直、上下、左右等方向允許不損害實施形態之效果之程度之偏差。角部之形狀不限於直角,亦可為弓狀地帶有圓度。平行、直角、正交、水平、垂直亦可包含大致平行、大致直角、大致正交、大致水平、大致垂直。Hereinafter, the form for implementing this invention is demonstrated with reference to drawings. In the following drawings, the same or corresponding components are marked with the same or corresponding symbols, and the repeated description is omitted. In addition, for easy understanding, the scale of each part in the drawings may be different from the actual one. Parallel, right-angle, orthogonal, horizontal, vertical, up-down, left-right and other directions allow deviations to the extent that the effect of the embodiment is not impaired. The shape of the corners is not limited to a right angle, and may be arcuate with roundness. Parallel, right angle, orthogonal, horizontal and vertical may also include substantially parallel, substantially right angle, substantially orthogonal, substantially horizontal and substantially vertical.
《第1實施形態》
<附可撓性基板之導波管1>
第1實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管1藉由將可撓性基板30捲繞於導波管20,而與在導波管20傳播之高頻信號連接。藉由將可撓性基板30捲繞於導波管20,而沿導波管20之外表面20s1設置。圖1係第1實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管1之立體圖。圖2係第1實施形態之安裝可撓性基板30之導波管20之立體圖。圖3係第1實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管1之剖視圖。"First Embodiment"
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另,為方便說明,圖中設定有XYZ正交座標系統。關於相對於圖式之紙面垂直之座標軸,座標軸圓中之十字標記表示深度側相對於紙面為正,圓中黑圓標記表示近前側相對於紙面為正。但,該座標系統係為了說明而定義者,關於可撓性基板或導波管之姿勢,並非限定者。另,本揭示中,只要未特別說明,則Z軸係導波管20之延伸方向,X軸與Y軸係與導波管20之延伸方向垂直之方向。In addition, for the convenience of description, the XYZ orthogonal coordinate system is set in the figure. Regarding the coordinate axis perpendicular to the paper surface of the drawing, the cross mark in the coordinate axis circle indicates that the depth side is positive relative to the paper surface, and the black circle mark in the circle indicates that the front side is positive relative to the paper surface. However, the coordinate system is defined for the purpose of description, and the posture of the flexible substrate or the waveguide is not limited. In addition, in the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified, the Z axis is the extending direction of the
第1實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管1於傳輸下一代5G系統所使用之毫米波段帶寬之電波時使用。例如,導波管20自基地台連接至設置於使用者所在之空間之天線。The
天線亦可為例如以可撓性基板形成之貼片天線或偶極天線。又,天線亦可為於導波管開槽之槽孔天線。再者,亦可於導波管20之端連接其它導波管。例如,亦可經由可撓性基板連接其它導波管。The antenna may also be, for example, a patch antenna or a dipole antenna formed of a flexible substrate. In addition, the antenna may also be a slot antenna which is slotted in the waveguide. Furthermore, other waveguides can also be connected to the end of the
由第1實施形態之導波管20傳輸之電波之帶寬例如為27.5 GHz~29 GHz。例如,中心頻率為28 GHz。該帶寬按照每400 MHz分配給各業者使用。另,頻寬不限於27.5 GHz~29 GHz,例如亦可為以26 GHz或39 GHz為中心之頻寬。又,帶寬不限於毫米波段,亦可為其他頻帶。The bandwidth of the radio wave transmitted by the
第1實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管1具備以閉止構件10使端部短路之導波管20與可撓性基板30。針對附可撓性基板之導波管1之各要素進行說明。The waveguide with
[導波管20]
導波管20係成為毫米波段帶寬之電波傳播之波導之導波管。導波管20係於電波傳播之方向延伸之圓柱狀管。另,圖3中,電波傳播之方向為Z方向。[waveguide 20]
The
導波管20具備介電管21、及覆蓋介電管21之外側之金屬被覆22。The
介電管21係作為電波傳播之傳輸路徑發揮功能之構件。導波管20中,以介電管21傳播電波。The
介電管21以介電質,例如氟系樹脂形成。作為氟系樹脂,可使用聚四氟乙烯(PTFE(Polytetrafluoroethylene))或全氟烷氧基烷烴(PFA(Perfluoroalkoxy alkane))。The
另,例如帶寬為28 GHz之情形時,導波管20之外徑較佳為5 mm~9 mm。介電管21之外徑較導波管20之外徑細1 mm~2 mm。In addition, for example, when the bandwidth is 28 GHz, the outer diameter of the
金屬被覆22係劃定傳輸路徑之構件。金屬被覆22由導電性構件,例如銅形成。金屬被覆22例如藉由鍍敷形成。另,不限於藉由鍍敷形成金屬被覆22,例如對於形成金屬被覆22,亦可捲繞銅箔或金屬網而形成。另,亦可於導波管20之金屬被覆22之外側,進而設置絕緣物之被覆。The metal covering 22 is the member that defines the transmission path. The
導波管20之+Z側之端部由閉止構件10封閉。閉止構件10由導電構件,例如銅等形成。閉止構件10例如藉由錫焊、釺焊、塗佈導電性糊膠等,機械或電性連接於導波管20之金屬被覆22。藉由利用閉止構件10封閉導波管20,而使導波管20之端部短路。The +Z side end of the
導波管20於導波管20之外表面20s1具有縫隙20p。縫隙20p係用以將於導波管20之內部傳播之電波導出至外部之通過路徑。縫隙20p設置於自導波管20之短路面離開波長之四分之一之位置。具體而言,於自閉止構件10之內表面之短路面,朝導波管20之長邊方向(-Z方向)離開波長之四分之一之位置,設置縫隙20p之中心。The
[可撓性基板30]
可撓性基板30例如係對自基地台經由導波管20傳輸之高頻信號進行處理之電路基板。於可撓性基板30,形成有用以傳播高頻信號之線路或波導。例如,作為線路,可使用微帶線或共面線,作為波導,可使用基板整合導波管(SIW(substrate integrated waveguide))。[Flexible substrate 30]
The
可撓性基板30保持可無阻力地捲繞於圓筒形導波管之程度之柔軟性即可,可撓性基板30之厚度較佳為0.012 mm以上,0.8 mm以下。藉由減薄可撓性基板30,可提高可撓性基板30之可撓性。又,可撓性基板30之介電質由氟系樹脂或液晶、聚醯亞胺等形成。作為氟系樹脂,例如可使用全氟烷氧基烷烴(PFA)。The
可撓性基板30亦可於基板上具備放大器。又,可撓性基板30亦可具備貼片天線或偶極天線等天線。The
(導波管20與可撓性基板30之連接)
圖4係將第1實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管1之導波管20與可撓性基板30之連接部分放大之剖視圖。另,圖4係顯示將可撓性基板30捲繞安裝於導波管20前之狀態。(Connection between the
針對可撓性基板30構成基板整合導波管(SIW)之例進行說明。可撓性基板30具備上表面導電層31、下表面導電層32、及夾於上表面導電層31與下表面導電層32間之介電層33。上表面導電層31具有槽孔30p。槽孔30p與導波管20之縫隙20p成大致相同形狀。又,可撓性基板30具備連接上表面導電層31與下表面導電層32之通孔35。因此,可撓性基板30之上表面導電層31與下表面導電層32為相同電位。An example in which the
如圖4所示,連接導波管20與可撓性基板30時,將導波管20之縫隙20p與可撓性基板30之槽孔30p之位置對齊。且,藉由將可撓性基板30之槽孔30p之兩側捲繞於導波管20而安裝。捲繞時,例如亦可塗佈導電性糊膠,或以導電性接著劑接著。藉由將可撓性基板30捲繞於導波管20,可撓性基板30之一部分與導波管20之縫隙20p重疊。又,藉由將可撓性基板30捲繞於導波管20,以沿導波管20之外表面之方式設置可撓性基板30。又,藉由使導波管20之金屬被覆22與可撓性基板30之上表面導電層31接觸,可防止來自縫隙20p之電波洩漏。As shown in FIG. 4 , when connecting the
(電波自導波管20向可撓性基板30之傳播特性)
針對於導波管20傳播之電波朝可撓性基板30傳播時之傳播特性進行說明。(Propagation characteristics of radio waves from the
圖5係顯示用以解析第1實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管1之傳播特性之解析模型之圖。FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an analytical model for analyzing the propagation characteristics of the waveguide with
波導MP係相當於導波管20之電波傳播之部分之波導。另,圖5中,將波導MP之延伸方向設為Y軸。且,將與波導MP之延伸方向垂直之方向設為X軸、Y軸。將波導MP模型化,形成以下之波導:內徑之直徑為6 mm,外徑之直徑為7 mm,於材質為聚四氟乙烯(PTFE)之管捲繞有0.01 mm之銅。波導MP係自入射面SI入射電波。本解析中,Z方向之極化波(準TE11模式)自入射面SI入射。又,於波導MP形成有反射面SR。自入射面SI入射之電波一面於波導MP內朝+Y方向傳播,一面由反射面SR反射。另,反射面SR為短路面。於波導MP之+X方向,設有縫隙SL。自縫隙SL向波導MP外輸出波導MP內之電波。另,縫隙SL之中心設置於在-Y方向上與反射面SR相隔電波波長之四分之一之位置。本解析中,電波之波長係將電波之頻率設為28 GHz,將縫隙SL之中心至該反射面在Y軸方向之距離設為5 mm,縫隙SL之Y軸方向之長度為4.35 mm,寬度(與Y軸垂直之平面上,沿波導MF之外周之長度)為0.9 mm。The waveguide MP is a waveguide corresponding to a portion of the
波導MF係相當於可撓性基板30之電波傳播之部分之波導。將波導MF模型化,形成於寬度4.5 mm、厚度0.2 mm之可撓性基板內製作之基板整合導波管(SIW)。波導MF自縫隙SL入射電波,且於波導MF之內部傳播電波。又,將縫隙SL設為基板整合導波管(SIW)之槽孔。又,於可撓性基板之波導之中途設有光圈桿IP(Iris post)。光圈桿IP各者之Y軸方向之長度為0.9 mm,寬度(與Y軸垂直之平面上,沿波導MF之外周之長度)為0.25 mm。波導MF自縫隙SL(槽孔)入射電波。自縫隙SL(槽孔)入射之電波於波導MF內傳播,自出射面SO輸出。本解析中,解析出射面SO之TE10模式之電波。The waveguide MF is a waveguide corresponding to a portion of the
圖6係顯示第1實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管之傳播特性之解析結果之圖。橫軸表示頻率。縱軸以分貝表示透過係數與反射係數。透過係數T1表示自出射面SP出射之電波強度相對於自入射面SI入射之電波強度之比例。反射係數R1表示未自出射面SO出射而反射至入射面SI之電波強度相對於自入射面SI入射之電波強度之比例。FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the results of analysis of the propagation characteristics of the waveguide with the flexible substrate according to the first embodiment. The horizontal axis represents frequency. The vertical axis represents transmission coefficient and reflection coefficient in decibels. The transmission coefficient T1 represents the ratio of the intensity of radio waves emitted from the exit surface SP to the intensity of radio waves incident from the incident surface SI. The reflection coefficient R1 represents the ratio of the intensity of the radio waves reflected to the incident surface SI without being emitted from the exit surface SO to the intensity of the radio waves incident from the incident surface SI.
根據圖6之結果,藉由將縫隙SL之位置設於與反射面SR相隔電波波長之四分之一之位置,而可將來自波導MP之電波傳輸至波導MF。如以上之結果,藉由以與導波管20之縫隙20p重疊之方式沿導波管20之外表面20s1設置,而可自導波管20向可撓性基板30傳輸電波。According to the result of FIG. 6, by setting the position of the slot SL at a position separated from the reflection surface SR by a quarter of the wavelength of the electric wave, the electric wave from the waveguide MP can be transmitted to the waveguide MF. As a result of the above, by arranging along the outer surface 20s1 of the
(作用、效果)
第1實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管1中,藉由將可撓性基板30以與導波管20之縫隙20p重疊之方式沿導波管20之外表面20s1設置,而可將經由導波管20傳播之高頻信號輸入至可撓性基板30。(Effect)
In the waveguide with
《第2實施形態》
<附可撓性基板之導波管2>
第2實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管2藉由將可撓性基板130複數次捲繞於導波管20,而與在導波管20傳播之高頻信號連接。藉由將可撓性基板130捲繞於導波管20,而沿導波管20之外表面20s1設置。圖7係第2實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管2之剖視圖。圖8係將第2實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管2之連接部分放大之剖視圖。另,圖8係將捲繞於導波管20之可撓性基板130展開顯示。又,圖8中,為了說明可撓性基板130捲繞複數次之狀態,將可撓性基板130相對於導波管20放大而圖示。"Second Embodiment"
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第2實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管2於導波管20捲繞複數次可撓性基板130。具體而言,於導波管20之縫隙20p之處積層有5次。另,對於捲繞次數,不限於5次,只要為2次以上即可。The flexible substrate-attached
[可撓性基板130]
可撓性基板130形成有微帶線130d作為線路。可撓性基板130具備上表面導電層131、下表面導電層132、及夾於上表面導電層131與下表面導電層132間之介電層133。又,為了連接上表面導電層131與下表面導電層132而具備通孔135。另,圖8中,以括號內之數字表示於導波管20之縫隙20p之位置積層之層的編號。例如,將與導波管20接觸之可撓性基板130之第1層之上表面導電層131顯示為以上表面導電層131(1)。同樣地,分別將第n層上表面導電層131、下表面導電層132、介電層133顯示為上表面導電層131(n)、下表面導電層132(n)、介電層133(n)。[Flexible substrate 130]
The
可撓性基板130於縫隙20p積層複數次。可撓性基板130具有去除第1層之上表面導電層131(1)之一部分,使第1層介電層133(1)露出之連接部130a。導波管20之縫隙20p與連接部130a接觸。又,於介隔導波管20之縫隙20p接觸之部分之介電層133(1)之相反側,於第1層下表面導電層132(1),形成有微帶線130d。且,於第2層至第4層之與連接部130a對應之部分,上表面導電層131與下表面導電層132被去除,介電層133露出。即,於第2層至第4層之與連接部130a對應之部分,已去除上表面導電層131(2)、上表面導電層131(3)、上表面導電層131(4)、下表面導電層132(2)、下表面導電層132(3)、下表面導電層132(4)。於第5層之與連接部130a對應之部分,形成上表面導電層131(5)、下表面導電層132(5)。上表面導電層131(5)成為反射自連接部130a入射之電波之反射面130b。The
藉由將可撓性基板130捲繞於導波管20,以沿導波管20之外表面之方式設置可撓性基板130。捲繞時,例如可塗佈導電性糊膠,或以導電性接著劑接著。又,藉由使導波管20之金屬被覆22與可撓性基板130之第1層之上表面導電層131(1)接觸,可防止來自縫隙20p之電波洩漏。By winding the
圖9及圖10顯示形成圖8所示之積層構造之可撓性基板130。圖9係第2實施形態之展開之可撓性基板130之俯視圖。圖10係第2實施形態之展開之可撓性基板130之仰視圖。FIGS. 9 and 10 show the
區域RT1、區域RT2、區域RT3、區域RT4表示已去除可撓性基板130之上表面導電層131之區域。區域RT1係相當於連接部130a之區域。區域RT2、區域RT3、區域RT4係將可撓性性基板130捲繞於導波管20時,與連接部130a對應之區域。另,關於區域RT2之與微帶線130d之配線部分重疊之區域,亦已去除上表面導電層131。區域RT5表示設有第5層之上表面導電層131,成為反射面130b之部分。另,區域RT1、區域RT2、區域RT3、區域RT4、區域RT5係隔開相當於導波管20之圓周之間隔而設置。The region RT1 , the region RT2 , the region RT3 , and the region RT4 represent the regions where the upper surface
區域RB1、區域RB2、區域RB3、區域RB4表示已去除可撓性基板130之下表面導電層132之區域。區域RB1係形成有微帶線130d之區域。區域RB2、區域RB3、區域RB4係將可撓性性基板130捲繞於導波管20時,與連接部130a對應之區域。區域RT5表示設有反射面130b外側之第5層之下表面導電層132之部分。另,區域RB1、區域RB2、區域RB3、區域RB4、區域RB5係隔開相當於導波管20之圓周之間隔而設置。The region RB1 , the region RB2 , the region RB3 , and the region RB4 represent the regions from which the lower surface
針對與連接部130a對應之部分進行說明。上表面導電層131與下表面導電層132之實際厚度為20 μm左右,相對於此,介電層133之實際厚度為200 μm。再者,藉由將可撓性基板130捲繞於導波管20,積層之可撓性基板130之各層間密著。即,第1層之下表面導電層132(1)與第5層之上表面導電層131(5)間之與連接部130a對應之部分係介電層133(2)、介電層133(3)、介電層133(4)密著而積層。另,圖8中,為了明確層之關係,於層間空出間隙而顯示。因此,微帶線130d之外側可視為積層有複數層介電層133之層,具體而言,積層有3層之層。The part corresponding to the
微帶線130d與反射面130b之距離L1可藉由積層複數次介電層133而加長。The distance L1 between the
對第2實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管2進行電磁場解析。解析以將導波管20之縫隙20p之尺寸設為長度5.4 mm,寬度0.5 mm,將可撓性基板130設為厚度0.2 mm之氟樹脂基板,將導電層設為銅、線寬為0.2 mm,將諧振器130c之距離L1設為2.5 mm而進行解析。Electromagnetic field analysis was performed on the
圖11係顯示第2實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管2之傳播特性之解析結果之圖。橫軸表示頻率。縱軸以分貝表示透過係數與反射係數。透過係數T2表示透過微帶線130d之電波強度相對於入射至導波管20之圖7中Y方向之極化波(準TE11模式)之電波強度的比例。反射係數R2表示未入射至微帶線130d而被反射之電波強度相對於入射至導波管20之圖7中Y方向之極化波(準TE11模式)之電波強度之比例。FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the results of analysis of the propagation characteristics of the
由圖11之結果可知,頻率28 GHz時,自導波管20向微帶線130d效率良好地傳播信號。As can be seen from the results in FIG. 11 , when the frequency is 28 GHz, the signal is efficiently propagated from the
《第3實施形態》
<附可撓性基板之導波管3>
第3實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管3藉由將可撓性基板230捲繞於導波管220,而與在導波管220傳播之高頻信號連接。第3實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管3中,自設置於導波管220之二處之縫隙220p1與220p2向可撓性基板230入射電波。圖12係第3實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管3之剖視圖。"Third Embodiment"
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導波管220具備介電管221、與覆蓋介電管221之外側之金屬被覆222。The
介電管221係作為電波傳播之傳輸路徑發揮功能之構件。導波管220中,以介電管221傳播電波。金屬被覆222係劃定傳輸路徑之構件。另,關於介電管221及金屬被覆222之材質等,與導波管20之介電管21及金屬被覆22相同。The
導波管220設置複數個縫隙。具體而言,導波管220具有2個縫隙220p1與220p2。縫隙220p1與縫隙220p2為用以將於導波管220之內部傳播之電波導出至外部之通過路徑。縫隙220p1與縫隙220p2設置於自導波管220之短路面離開波長之四分之一之位置。The
可撓性基板230自縫隙220p1與縫隙220p2之二處被輸入電波。除自二處被輸入以外,皆與可撓性基板30、可撓性基板130相同。A radio wave is input to the
可撓性基板230藉由自縫隙220p1輸入Y方向之極化波(準TE11模式),自縫隙220p2輸入X方向之極化波(準TE11模式)之電波,而可轉換2個方向之極化波。The
<作用、效果> 根據具備本揭示之導波管與可撓性基板之附可撓性基板之導波管,可將於導波管傳播之高頻信號輸入至可撓性基板。本揭示之附可撓性基板之導波管可藉由將可撓性基板捲繞於導波管而製作。<Action, effect> According to the waveguide with the flexible substrate including the waveguide and the flexible substrate of the present disclosure, the high-frequency signal propagating through the waveguide can be input to the flexible substrate. The waveguide with flexible substrate of the present disclosure can be fabricated by winding the flexible substrate around the waveguide.
<變化例> 關於導波管之形狀,不限於圓筒狀。例如,導波管亦可為方體狀。又,亦可於導波管之內部具備空腔,於金屬被覆可自立之情形時,亦可無介電管。<Variation example> The shape of the waveguide is not limited to a cylindrical shape. For example, the waveguide may also be in the shape of a cube. In addition, a cavity may be provided inside the waveguide, and when the metal coating can stand on its own, there may be no dielectric tube.
《第4實施形態》
<附可撓性基板之導波管4>
第4實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管4藉由將可撓性基板330捲繞於導波管320,而與在導波管320傳播之高頻信號連接。第4實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管4中,可撓性基板330藉由導電性接著劑350連接於導波管320。圖13係第4實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管4之剖視圖。"4th Embodiment"
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導波管320具備金屬被覆322。金屬被覆322係劃定傳輸路徑之構件。由於金屬被覆322可自立保持形狀,故內部成為空腔321。即,導波管320中,電波於空腔321之空氣傳播。另,亦可於空腔321具備介電管取代空腔321之空氣。另,關於金屬被覆322之材質等,與導波管20之金屬被覆22相同。The
導波管320具備縫隙320p。自縫隙320p對可撓性基板330入射經由空腔321傳播之電波。The
可撓性基板330構成基板整合導波管(SIW)。可撓性基板330具備上表面導電層331、下表面導電層332、及夾於上表面導電層331與下表面導電層332間之介電層333。另,為了連接上表面導電層331與下表面導電層332,可撓性基板330具備未圖示之通孔。因此,可撓性基板330之上表面導電層331與下表面導電層332為相同電位。The
上表面導電層531具有與縫隙320p大致相同形狀之槽孔。對該槽孔導入來自縫隙320p之電波。The upper surface
於金屬被覆322之外側之面塗佈導電性接著劑350。導電性接著劑350例如係於樹脂中混合有細微金屬粒子之異向性導電膜片。導電性接著劑350以不堵塞縫隙320p之方式避開縫隙320p而塗佈。又,以包圍縫隙320p之方式塗佈導電性接著劑350。A
塗佈導電性接著劑350,將可撓性基板330捲繞於導波管320,使導電性接著劑350硬化。藉由使導電性接著劑350硬化,將可撓性基板330固定於導波管320。藉由使用導電性接著劑350固定導波管320與可撓性基板330,而可將金屬被覆322與可撓性基板330之上表面導電層331間電性連接。The
又,藉由以包圍縫隙320p之方式塗佈導電性接著劑350,可抑制電磁波自縫隙320p附近洩漏。In addition, by applying the
《第5實施形態》
<附可撓性基板之導波管5>
第5實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管5藉由將可撓性基板330捲繞於導波管320,而與在導波管320傳播之高頻信號連接。第5實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管5中,可撓性基板330藉由焊料450連接於導波管320。圖14係第5實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管5之剖視圖。"Fifth Embodiment"
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於金屬被覆322外側之與可撓性基板330對向之面,塗佈焊料450。焊料450例如為膏狀焊料。為了不使焊料450堵塞縫隙320p,於縫隙320p周圍貼附保護片460。保護片460例如為聚醯亞胺膠帶。
圖15係第5實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管5之導波管320之側視圖。保護片460以焊料450不會流入而堵塞縫隙320p之方式,貼附於縫隙320p之外周。另,為防止電波傳播特性劣化,期望保護片460儘可能窄。FIG. 15 is a side view of the
於導波管320之金屬被覆322之縫隙320p之外周,貼附保護片460。且,於導波管320之金屬被覆322外表面之與可撓性基板330對向之面,塗佈焊料450。接著,將可撓性基板330捲繞於導波管320。且,將捲繞有可撓性基板330之導波管320加熱後冷卻,使焊料450硬化。A
藉由使焊料450硬化,將可撓性基板330固定於導波管320。藉由使用焊料450固定導波管320與可撓性基板330,而可將金屬被覆322與可撓性基板330之上表面導電層331間電性連接。The
又,藉由保護片460,可防止焊料450流入縫隙320p。又,藉由以焊料450包圍縫隙320p之方式設置,可抑制電磁波自縫隙320p附近洩漏。In addition, the
《第6實施形態》
<附可撓性基板之導波管6>
第6實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管6藉由將可撓性基板530捲繞於導波管320,而與在導波管320傳播之高頻信號連接。第6實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管6中,可撓性基板530藉由焊料450接著於導波管320。圖16係第5實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管6之剖視圖。"Sixth Embodiment"
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可撓性基板530構成基板整合導波管(SIW)。可撓性基板530具備上表面導電層531、下表面導電層532、及夾於上表面導電層531與下表面導電層532間之介電層533。另,為了連接上表面導電層531與下表面導電層532,可撓性基板530具備後述之導通孔530th。因此,可撓性基板530之上表面導電層531與下表面導電層532為相同電位。The
圖17係第6實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管6之可撓性基板530之側視圖。圖17係自上表面導電層531側觀察可撓性基板530之側視圖。FIG. 17 is a side view of the
上表面導電層531具有與縫隙320p大致相同形狀之槽孔530p。對該槽孔530p導入來自縫隙320p之電波。以包圍槽孔530p之方式具有複數個導通孔530th。複數個導通孔530th形成可撓性基板530之波導。複數個導通孔530th各者將上表面導電層531與下表面導電層532電性連接,且貫通介電層533。The upper surface
於複數個導通孔530th相對於槽孔530p之外側具有複數個焊料用導通孔530sh。複數個焊料用導通孔530sh各者將上表面導電層531與下表面導電層532連接,且貫通介電層533。焊料用導通孔530sh之徑大於導通孔530th。自焊料用導通孔530sh注入焊料450。A plurality of solder via holes 530sh are provided on the outer side of the plurality of via holes 530th with respect to the
將可撓性基板530捲繞於導波管320。且,自焊料用導通孔530sh注入焊料450。接著,將捲繞有可撓性基板530之導波管320加熱後冷卻,使焊料450硬化。此時,自焊料用導通孔530sh注入並加熱之焊料450因毛細管現象而流入導通孔530th之內部,且未到達縫隙320p及槽孔530p。因此,可防止焊料450堵塞縫隙320p及槽孔530p。The
藉由使焊料450硬化,將可撓性基板530固定於導波管320。藉由使用焊料450固定導波管320與可撓性基板530,而可將金屬被覆322與可撓性基板530之上表面導電層531間電性連接。The
又,藉由以包圍縫隙320p之方式設置焊料450,可抑制電磁波自縫隙320p附近洩漏。Furthermore, by providing the
另,應認為此次所揭示之實施形態之所有點皆為例示,並非限制性者。上述實施形態亦可不脫離隨附之申請專利範圍及其主旨,而以各種形態進行省略、置換、變更。In addition, it should be considered that all points of the embodiments disclosed this time are illustrative and not restrictive. The above-described embodiments may be omitted, replaced, and changed in various forms without departing from the scope and gist of the appended claims.
本申請案係主張於2020年3月27日向日本專利廳申請之基礎專利申請案第2020-058876號之優先權者,其全部內容以引用之方式併入本文中。This application claims the priority of Basic Patent Application No. 2020-058876 filed with the Japan Patent Office on March 27, 2020, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
1:附可撓性基板之導波管 2:附可撓性基板之導波管 3:附可撓性基板之導波管 4:附可撓性基板之導波管 5:附可撓性基板之導波管 6:附可撓性基板之導波管 10:閉止構件 20:導波管 20p:縫隙 20s1:外表面 21:介電管 22:金屬被覆 30:可撓性基板 30p:槽孔 31:上表面導電層 32:下表面導電層 33:介電層 35:通孔 130:可撓性基板 130a:連接部 130b:反射面 130c:諧振器 130d:微帶線 131:上表面導電層 131(1)~131(5):上表面導電層 132:下表面導電層 132(1)~132(5):下表面導電層 133:介電層 133(1)~133(5):介電層 135:通孔 220:導波管 220p1:縫隙 220p2:縫隙 221:介電管 222:金屬被覆 230:可撓性基板 320:導波管 320p:縫隙 321:空腔 322:金屬被覆 330:可撓性基板 331:上表面導電層 332:下表面導電層 333:介電層 350:導電性接著劑 450:焊料 460:保護片 530:可撓性基板 530p:槽孔 530sh:焊料用導通孔 530th:導通孔 531:上表面導電層 532:下表面導電層 533:介電層 IP:光圈桿 MF:波導 MP:波導 RB1~RB5:區域 RT1~RT5:區域 SI:入射面 SL:縫隙 SO:出射面 SR:反射面1: Waveguide with flexible substrate 2: Waveguide with flexible substrate 3: Waveguide with flexible substrate 4: Waveguide with flexible substrate 5: Waveguide with flexible substrate 6: Waveguide with flexible substrate 10: Closing member 20: still-pipe 20p: Gap 20s1: outer surface 21: Dielectric tube 22: Metal coating 30: Flexible substrate 30p: Slots 31: Conductive layer on the upper surface 32: Conductive layer on the lower surface 33: Dielectric layer 35: Through hole 130: Flexible substrate 130a: Connection part 130b: Reflective surface 130c: Resonator 130d: Microstrip line 131: upper surface conductive layer 131(1) to 131(5): Conductive layer on the upper surface 132: Lower surface conductive layer 132(1)~132(5): Conductive layer on the lower surface 133: Dielectric layer 133(1)~133(5): Dielectric layer 135: Through hole 220: still-pipe 220p1: Gap 220p2: Gap 221: Dielectric Tube 222: Metal Coating 230: Flexible Substrate 320: still-pipe 320p: Gap 321: cavity 322: Metal Coating 330: Flexible Substrate 331: upper surface conductive layer 332: Lower surface conductive layer 333: Dielectric Layer 350: Conductive Adhesive 450: Solder 460: Protective sheet 530: Flexible Substrate 530p: Slots 530sh: Via hole for solder 530th: Via 531: upper surface conductive layer 532: Lower surface conductive layer 533: Dielectric Layer IP: Aperture lever MF: Waveguide MP: Waveguide RB1 to RB5: Area RT1~RT5: Area SI: Incident surface SL: Slit SO: exit surface SR: Reflective Surface
圖1係第1實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管之立體圖。 圖2係第1實施形態之安裝可撓性基板之導波管之立體圖。 圖3係第1實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管之立體圖。 圖4係將第1實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管之連接部分放大之剖視圖。 圖5係顯示用以解析第1實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管之傳播特性之解析模型的圖。 圖6係顯示第1實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管之傳播特性之解析結果的圖。 圖7係第2實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管之剖視圖。 圖8係將第2實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管之連接部分放大之剖視圖。 圖9係第2實施形態之展開之可撓性基板之俯視圖。 圖10係第2實施形態之展開之可撓性基板之仰視圖。 圖11係顯示第2實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管之傳播特性之解析結果的圖。 圖12係第3實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管之剖視圖。 圖13係第4實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管之剖視圖。 圖14係第5實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管之剖視圖。 圖15係第5實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管之側視圖。 圖16係第6實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管之剖視圖。 圖17係第6實施形態之附可撓性基板之導波管之可撓性基板之側視圖。FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a waveguide with a flexible substrate according to the first embodiment. Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a waveguide to which a flexible substrate is mounted according to the first embodiment. Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a waveguide with a flexible substrate according to the first embodiment. Fig. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the connecting portion of the waveguide with flexible substrate according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an analytical model for analyzing the propagation characteristics of the waveguide with the flexible substrate according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the results of analysis of the propagation characteristics of the waveguide with the flexible substrate according to the first embodiment. Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a waveguide with a flexible substrate according to a second embodiment. Fig. 8 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a connecting portion of the waveguide with flexible substrate according to the second embodiment. FIG. 9 is a plan view of the expanded flexible substrate of the second embodiment. Fig. 10 is a bottom view of the expanded flexible substrate of the second embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the results of analysis of the propagation characteristics of the waveguide with flexible substrate according to the second embodiment. Fig. 12 is a cross-sectional view of a waveguide with a flexible substrate according to a third embodiment. Fig. 13 is a cross-sectional view of a waveguide with a flexible substrate according to a fourth embodiment. Fig. 14 is a cross-sectional view of a waveguide with a flexible substrate according to a fifth embodiment. Fig. 15 is a side view of the waveguide with flexible substrate according to the fifth embodiment. Fig. 16 is a cross-sectional view of a waveguide with a flexible substrate according to a sixth embodiment. Fig. 17 is a side view of the flexible substrate of the waveguide with flexible substrate according to the sixth embodiment.
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