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Low loss microelectromechanical system (MEMS) phase shifter

US11764450B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 7, 2020
Grant dateSep 19, 2023
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01Q3/38
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A phase shifter comprising an actuator coupled to a dielectric. When the dielectric is inserted into the waveguide in response to actuation by the actuator, the phase velocity of the incoming electromagnetic wave is decreased, resulting in a phase shift of the electromagnetic wave. A desired phase shift and a low insertion loss can be controlled by positioning of the dielectric and engineering the permittivity of the dielectric.

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