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Hexagonal array structure of dielectric rod to shape flat-topped element pattern

US7167139B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 27, 2004
Grant dateJan 23, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01Q21/067
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A hexagonal array structure of a dielectric rod for shaping a flat-topped element pattern (FTEP) is provided. The hexagonal structure of dielectric rods forming a flat-topped element pattern (FTEP) includes: a center element for forming a unit radiation pattern of the FTEP through an electromagnetic wave mutual coupling by receiving a polarization signal of a basic mode; a plurality of first ring elements arranged at vertexes of a regular hexagon based on the center element for forming the unit radiation pattern by electromagnetic wave mutual coupling with the center element and an electromagnetic wave; and a circular waveguide array supporting unit for supporting the center element and the plurality of first ring elements.

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