Apparatus and method for tuning embedded antenna
US5408241A · kind A · utility
37Cited by
15References
21Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 20, 1993 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49016
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for tuning a multi-radiating element embedded microstrip antenna is disclosed. In one embodiment, the lower resonant frequency of an antenna is tuned using trimmable tabs integral with an upper radiating element and/or scrapable recessed edges on the ground plane surrounding the upper element and/or trimmable tabs interconnected with the ground means and extending inwardly towards the upper element.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.