Phased array antenna having an integrated ground plane and method for providing the same
US5877731A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 1996 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q21/0087
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A phased antenna array includes conductive stubs integrated with at least one of the radiators of the array. The conductive stubs form a ground plane for the array. Preferably, each horizontally polarized radiator of the array has a plurality of conductive stubs integrated therewith. Voids between adjacent radiators and conductive ground stubs may be filled with a conductive material to provide electrical contact therebetween. Conductive stubs on opposing faces of adjacent radiators are preferably interlocking. Advantageously, the conductive stubs are triangular.
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