Feed patches for multi-layer dielectric resonator antennas
US12113285B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 2022 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q9/0485
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic device may be provided with a phased antenna array having a dielectric resonator antenna. The antenna may include a first dielectric block on a printed circuit, a second dielectric block on the first dielectric block, and a third dielectric block on the second dielectric block. At least the second and third dielectric blocks may have different dielectric constants. The antenna may be fed by one or more feed probes. Each feed probe may include respective conductive via and a conductive patch coupled to the conductive via. The conductive via may extend through the first dielectric block. The conductive patch may be sandwiched between the first and second dielectric blocks. The conductive patch may have a width that configures the conductive patch to form a smooth impedance transition between the conductive via and each of the dielectric blocks despite the different materials used to form the antenna.
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