Antenna element with curved dielectric member and array of such elements
US7109940B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 4, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q21/067
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An antenna, which may be used as an element in an array, includes an elongated curved dielectric member having a high dielectric constant. One end of the dielectric member is in physical contact with the “center” conductor of an unbalanced transmission line, and projects above a ground plane. The dielectric member is roughly vertical at the feed point and horizontal at the distal end. The dielectric constant is greater than 10, preferably greater than about 80, and most preferably 120 or more.
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