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Compact multi-element antenna with phase shift

US8310402B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2011
Grant dateNov 13, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01Q21/28
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A phased array antenna system includes a first radiation element that is made of a material and has a length selected to resonate at a desired frequency. A phase-shift element is coupled to one end of the first radiation element. A second radiation element is coupled to the end of the phase-shift element opposite the first radiation element, so that a radio signal passes through the first radiation element through the phase-shift element and through the second radiation element, the second radiation element is made of a material and has a length selected to resonate such that the first and second radiation elements cooperate to form a desired beam pattern from the antenna system.

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