Antenna waveguide transitions for solid state power amplifiers
US10812021B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 11, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03F2200/423
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Antenna waveguide transitions for solid state power amplifiers (SSPAs) are disclosed. An SSPA includes a waveguide channel that is configured to propagate an input signal, such as an electromagnetic signal, from an input port to a solid state amplifier for amplification. The waveguide channel is further configured to propagate an amplified signal from the solid state amplifier to an output port. Waveguide transitions to and from the solid state amplifier are bandwidth matched to the waveguide channel. Additionally, the waveguide transitions may be thermally coupled to the waveguide channel. The waveguide transitions may include antenna structures that have a signal conductor and a ground conductor. In this manner, the SSPA may have improved broadband coupling as well as improved thermal dissipation for heat generated by the solid state amplifier.
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