Active fixed beam antenna array
US11283190B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 5, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q25/007
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A fixed beam high gain antenna for generating high gain for satellite communication ground terminals includes a multi-layer PCB having a top surface forming a rear surface of the antenna and a bottom layer forming a front surface of the antenna; an antenna array including a plurality of antenna patches on the front surface of the antenna and a plurality of application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) on the rear surface of the antenna; wherein the antenna array comprises at least one antenna unit cell each including one of the plurality of ASICs in connection with a corresponding plurality of the plurality of antenna patches; wherein each one of the plurality of ASICs is centrally positioned and surrounded by the corresponding plurality of antenna patches; and wherein a reduced length of the connection between each of the plurality of ASICs and the corresponding plurality of antenna patches minimizes RF transmission loss.
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