Enhanced air core transmission lines and transformers
US10790567B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01P11/003
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Enhanced air core transmission lines and transformers are disclosed. A transmission line or transformer is disposed on a dielectric substrate, with a first planar conductor on the dielectric substrate and a second planar conductor suspended above the first planar conductor. A set of support posts suspends the second planar conductor above the first planar conductor. Thermal performance of the transmission line or transformer is improved by having each of the set of support posts include a width which exceeds any gap between support posts. In some examples, openings are formed in the second planar conductor and may facilitate etching or other processes of forming the transmission line or transformer.
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