Metamaterial surface antenna technology: Commercialization through diffractive metamaterials and liquid crystal display manufacturing

Abstract

For mobile, broadband satellite communications applications such as the connected car, a high-gain, scanning antenna is required. Kymeta® is commercializing an electronically scanned, metamaterial antenna technology achieved through the use of diffractive metasurfaces and high-birefringence liquid crystals. Kymeta's technology is positioned for mass production by leveraging the manufacturing capabilities of the liquid crystal display industry.