Glass-Based Wave Radiation Structure With Shielded Gap Waveguide

The electromagnetic shielding structure is nested within the existing glass substrate architecture. Metal pillars are embedded in the glass substrate, and dielectric layers are integrated between the metal pillars and the conductive patterns on the glass surface, creating a nested configuration that provides shielding without requiring separate external shielding structures.

The shielding function is merged with the substrate structure itself. The glass substrate serves as both the mechanical support and the medium for embedding the shielding elements (metal pillars and dielectric layers), combining multiple functions into a single integrated structure rather than adding separate shielding components.

The shielding structure is segmented into discrete metal pillars arranged in periodic arrays, rather than using continuous metal shields. This segmentation allows electromagnetic waves to pass through the gaps between pillars while still providing effective shielding, and simplifies manufacturing by enabling standard fabrication techniques to be used for creating the periodic pillar structures.

The design optimizes parameters such as the spacing, height, and diameter of metal pillars, as well as the thickness and permittivity of dielectric layers, to achieve effective shielding while maintaining manufacturability. By carefully selecting these parameters, the structure provides adequate electromagnetic isolation without requiring excessively complex or precision-critical dimensions.