Termination contact for an antenna with a nickel-titanium radiating element
US6046708A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 3, 1998 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q5/378
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A termination contact for an antenna that has a Ni--Ti radiating element is formed by a layer of electrically conductive carbon filler disposed on the Ni--Ti radiating element. A conductive element is positioned on the layer of conductive carbon filler to provide electrical interface between the Ni--Ti radiating element and external RF circuitry. In to prevent contamination, a protective layer of silicon elastomer covers the conductive layer and the Ni--Ti radiating element such that a portion of the conductive element is exposed to provide a RF feed point.
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