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Antenna capable of micro-tuning and macro tuning for wireless terminal

US7375694B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 2006
Grant dateMay 20, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01Q1/38
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is an antenna capable of micro-tuning and macro-tuning for a wireless terminal, comprising: a radiator radiating electromagnetic waves; a ground connected to the radiator; at least one switching element positioned at a lengthwise region of the radiator, for shorting or opening the region of the radiator; and a voltage controlling element positioned at the radiator between the switching element and the ground, for controlling the extent of a voltage potential applied across the radiator. In accordance with the present invention, the antenna is capable of the macro-tuning between the service bands and micro-tuning for channel control within the service bands. Furthermore, the size of the antenna is significantly reduced and the antenna is installed on a circuit board in a patch type, thereby simplifying a work process.

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