Multi-orientation phased antenna array and associated method
US8405548B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 5, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q25/005
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to one embodiment, an antenna apparatus includes first and second antenna arrays configured in a support structure. Each antenna array has multiple antenna elements that transmit and/or receive electro-magnetic radiation. The elements of the first antenna array are oriented in a boresight direction that is different from the boresight direction in which the elements of the second antenna array are oriented. A plurality of switches alternatively couples the first antenna elements or the second antenna elements to a signal distribution circuit.
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