Patent · US Expired

Over-the-air coupler for RF device testing

US6915111B2 · kind B2 · utility

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30Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 16, 2001
Grant dateJul 5, 2005
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 18, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B17/16
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A preferred method for coupling an RF signal between an RF device and test equipment includes the steps of: (1) providing an RF device; (2) at least partially surrounding a first portion of the antenna of the RF device with a tuning material; and (3) coupling an RF signal to a second portion of the antenna, the second portion of the antenna being disposed between the first portion and the RF device body. Systems and devices also are provided.

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