Kyle P. McParland
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Kyle P. McParland has a total of 5 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Mark S. Mirotznik
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, USA
2 shared publications - Austin Good
DeLUX Advanced Manufacturing, LLC, Newark, DE, USA
1 shared publication - John Suarez
Electrical Engineering Department, Widener University, Chester, PA, USA
1 shared publication - Paul E. Parsons
DeLUX Advanced Manufacturing, LLC, Newark, DE, USA
1 shared publication - Zachary J. Larimore
DeLUX Advanced Manufacturing, LLC, Newark, DE, USA
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- 16 November 2022
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Transactions on Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology
- Vol. 12 (11) , 1806-1815
Design and Additive Manufacture of Multi-Tapered Coaxial Baluns
In this paper, a new design method is introduced for wideband transitions from an unbalanced coaxial feed to a balanced two wire port. The device expands upon the traditional tapered coaxial balun by allowing for variations of both the inner and outer conductor radii in addition to the slot width. This multi-tapered approach provides additional design freedoms useful for realizing a wide range of impedance ratios, satisfying fixed geometrical constraints, and reducing transmission losses. A multimaterial additive manufacturing (AM) approach is described for fabricating the balun’s complex three-dimensional geometry. Experimental validation was conducted within the Ku-band for printed back-to-back baluns and an integrated antenna feed that combined a printed connector, a multi-tapered coaxial balun, and a spiral antenna. Simulated and measured results showed good performance over the frequency band of interest.
- 16 November 2022
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Transactions on Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology
- Vol. 12 (11) , 1806-1815
Design and Additive Manufacture of Multi-Tapered Coaxial Baluns
In this paper, a new design method is introduced for wideband transitions from an unbalanced coaxial feed to a balanced two wire port. The device expands upon the traditional tapered coaxial balun by allowing for variations of both the inner and outer conductor radii in addition to the slot width. This multi-tapered approach provides additional design freedoms useful for realizing a wide range of impedance ratios, satisfying fixed geometrical constraints, and reducing transmission losses. A multimaterial additive manufacturing (AM) approach is described for fabricating the balun’s complex three-dimensional geometry. Experimental validation was conducted within the Ku-band for printed back-to-back baluns and an integrated antenna feed that combined a printed connector, a multi-tapered coaxial balun, and a spiral antenna. Simulated and measured results showed good performance over the frequency band of interest.
- 9 December 2021
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Transactions on Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology
- Vol. 12 (1) , 168-173
Additive Manufacture of Custom Radiofrequency Connectors
We present the design and characterization of fully additively manufactured (AM) SubMiniature version A (SMA) connectors for use up to 18 GHz. Three-dimensional printed connectors can be directly integrated into the radio-frequency (RF) circuit without post-process bonding and can be fabricated into unusual shapes. The flexibility this affords in the manufacturing process offers significant advantages, especially for applications that need to meet strict size and volume constraints. To that end, we describe modifications to the traditional SMA design that better enable AM fabrication. A variety of different connector geometries were printed and fully characterized both electromagnetically and mechanically. Experimental measurements up to 18 GHz demonstrated good RF performance with low insertion losses (< 0.5 dB). Mechanical testing showed that the printed connectors could withstand up to 4.5 kg of direct force for extended periods of time without damage to the printed threads or other connector parts. Additionally, the printed connectors demonstrated good RF performance after repeated use.
- 9 December 2021
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Transactions on Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology
- Vol. 12 (1) , 168-173
Additive Manufacture of Custom Radiofrequency Connectors
We present the design and characterization of fully additively manufactured (AM) SubMiniature version A (SMA) connectors for use up to 18 GHz. Three-dimensional printed connectors can be directly integrated into the radio-frequency (RF) circuit without post-process bonding and can be fabricated into unusual shapes. The flexibility this affords in the manufacturing process offers significant advantages, especially for applications that need to meet strict size and volume constraints. To that end, we describe modifications to the traditional SMA design that better enable AM fabrication. A variety of different connector geometries were printed and fully characterized both electromagnetically and mechanically. Experimental measurements up to 18 GHz demonstrated good RF performance with low insertion losses (< 0.5 dB). Mechanical testing showed that the printed connectors could withstand up to 4.5 kg of direct force for extended periods of time without damage to the printed threads or other connector parts. Additionally, the printed connectors demonstrated good RF performance after repeated use.