Multi-band antenna for bundled broadband satellite internet access and DBS television service
US6512485B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q19/132
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A multi-band reflector antenna has a main reflector defining a prime focus and a frequency selective surface (FSS) sub-reflector defining an image focus. One or more transmitter or receiver feeds are provided at each of the prime focus and image focus. In one application as a ground satellite terminal, the antenna supports Ka-band two-way broadband Internet access bundled with multi-satellite Ku-band direct broadcast television service (DBS).
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