An Overview of Recent Development of the Gap-Waveguide Technology for mmWave and Sub-THz Applications

Abstract

The millimeter-wave (mmWave) and sub-terahertz (sub-THz) bands have received a lot of attention in recent years for wireless communication and high-resolution imaging radar applications.The objective of this paper is to provide an overview of recent developments in the design and technical implementation of GW-based antenna systems and components. This paper begins by comparing the GW-transmission line to other widely used transmission lines for the mmWave and sub-THz bands. Furthermore, the basic operating principle and possible implementation technique of the GW-technology are briefly discussed. In addition, various antennas and the passive components have been developed based on the GW-technology. Despite its advantages in controlling electromagnetic wave propagation, it is also widely used for the packaging of electronics components such as transceivers and power amplifiers. This article also provided an overview of the current manufacturing technologies that are commonly used for the fabrication ofGW-components. Finally, the practical applications and industry interest inGWtechnology developments for mmWave and sub-THz applications have been scrutinized.