Smart sensing metasurface with self-defined functions in dual polarizations

For the intelligence of metamaterials, the -sensing mechanism and programmable reaction units are two important components for self-recognition and -determination. However, their realization still face great challenges. Here, we propose a smart sensing metasurface to achieve self-defined functions in the framework of digital coding metamaterials. A sensing unit that can simultaneously process the sensing channel and realize phase-programmable capability is designed by integrating radio frequency (RF) power detector and PIN diodes. Four sensing units distributed on the metasurface aperture can detect the microwave incidences in the x- and y-polarizations, while the other elements can modulate the reflected phase patterns under the control of a field programmable gate array (FPGA). To validate the performance, three schemes containing six coding patterns are presented and simulated, after which two of them are measured, showing good agreements with designs. We envision that this work may motivate studies on smart metamaterials with high-level recognition and manipulation.

Design and development of RF power detector for microwave application

<span>This paper presents the design and development of the RF power detector for microwave applications that is operating at 2.4GHz using microstrip. The design of diode detector circuit is simulated using Keysight ADS software tool. The design of the diode detector includes the matching network, Schottky diode and the low pass filter. The paper also presents the fabrication and measurement of the designed circuit.</span>