Method of manufacturing a printed antenna
US5709832A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q9/30
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of manufacturing a printed antenna is disclosed which involves the steps of: providing a printed circuit board of desired length and width having a first side, a second side, a feed open, and an open end; fabricating a main radiating element of a desired electrical length on one of the printed circuit board sides; and, overmolding both sides of the printed circuit board. The printed circuit board is made of a dielectric material having a minimum degree of flexibility and the overmolding step is accomplished by injection or insertion molding a low-loss dielectric material on the printed circuit board. In addition, the manufacturing method includes the step of incorporating a feed port with the printed antenna, wherein the main radiating element is coupled to a signal feed portion thereof.
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