Radial feed segmentation using wedge plates radial waveguide
US11855347B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01P3/06
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An antenna having a wedge plate-based waveguide with feed segmentation and a method for using the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the antenna comprises an aperture having an array of radio-frequency (RF) radiating antenna elements and a segmented wedge plate radial waveguide comprises a plurality of wedge plates that form a plurality of sub-apertures, wherein each sub-aperture includes one wedge plate and a distinct subset of RF radiating antenna elements in the array, wherein each wedge plate of the plurality of wedge plates has a feed point to provide a feed wave for propagation through said each wedge plate for interaction with its distinct subset of RF radiating antenna elements in the array.
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