Simplified multi-band multi-beam base-station antenna architecture and its implementation
US11177565B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 29, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q21/08
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A multi-band generalized antenna architecture using two or more types of antenna element is presented. Linear arrays of a first type of antenna element are used for one or more frequencies while a second antenna element type is used for other frequencies. The second type of antenna element is located between the linear arrays of the first antenna element type. The second antenna element type may be arranged in a staggered configuration or they may be arranged as linear arrays as well. The first type of antenna element may be a patch antenna element while the second type of antenna element may be a dipole antenna element. The patch antenna element may be used for high band frequencies while the dipole antenna element may be used in low band frequencies. The spacing in vertical direction is not equal to minimize the effect of arrays on each other.
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