Low power multi-beam active array for cellular communications
US8362967B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 14, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q25/00
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An antenna architecture with enhanced emission directivity is disclosed. The antenna comprises a dielectric structure positioned over a plurality of radiator elements. The dielectric structure comprises columns of dielectric disks positioned above each radiator element. The antenna is driven by beam forming networks to form multiple, simultaneously steerable beams or a single main beam that can be dynamically steered.
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