Lightning protection for an active antenna using patch/microstrip elements
US6362787B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q23/00
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An active antenna system having lightning, corona and low frequency static energy protection includes a plurality of patch antenna elements, a feed structure operatively interconnecting the patch antenna elements, and at least one conductive drain line coupled with each of the patch antenna elements. The drain lines are coupled together at a common ground connection point.
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