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Integrated feed broadband dual polarized antenna

US6621463B1 · kind B1 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 11, 2002
Grant dateSep 16, 2003
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01Q21/062
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An integrated feed broadband dual polarized antenna having a substantially planar support structure and a plurality of symmetrically positioned radiating structures disposed on the first surface of the planar support structure. A plurality of straight, non-interleaving ribs extend substantially perpendicularly from a first and second lengthwise side of each radiating structure. The plurality of straight, non-interleaving ribs extending from the first lengthwise side are complimentary to the plurality of straight, non-interleaving ribs extending from the second lengthwise side of the each radiating structure. Integrated microstrip lines serve as transmission lines to feed. The integrated microstrip lines form an integrated printed circuit infinite balun structure which is inherently frequency independent and provides 180° electrical phase required to feed a 180° rotated radiating structure.

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