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Radiotelephones with integrated matching antenna systems

US6016431A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 29, 1997
Grant dateJan 18, 2000
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01Q11/08
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Radiotelephones configured with integrated matching circuit components in the housing and antenna are disclosed. The present invention configures the antenna and the associated housing receiving passage to define a capacitor and inductor to match the differing impedances generated by retractable top load antennas (retracted and extended impedances) without requiring a separate switching circuit and wiping contacts.

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