Helical antenna with connector and fabrication method of the same
US6421029B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q11/08
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A helical antenna includes an element, a feeder circuit, and a connector that connects the element and feeder circuit. The element includes a cylindrical member composed of a dielectric and a plurality of radiation elements that are provided in helical form at intervals on the. outer surface of this cylindrical member. The feeder circuit is mounted on a circuit board that is arranged below the cylindrical member. The connector is arranged between the circuit board and the cylindrical member and is composed of an insulating material that is provided in a solid unit with connection pins that electrically connect the ends of the radiation elements to the circuit board.
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