Phased array antenna
US12212076B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q21/24
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A phased array antenna comprises an array of reflective cells, each cell being defined by a wall positioned within the array the wall arranged to define a waveguide, and having a moveable reflector positioned within the wall. Each reflector is arranged such that it is not in electrical contact with its respective wall and such that, in use it can be moved to tune the antenna. A feed and subreflector are positioned within the array and arranged to transmit and/or receive electromagnetic signals to and/or from the array.
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