Balanced microstrip folded dipole antennas and matching networks
US8446331B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q9/26
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Balanced microstrip folded dipole antennas and matching networks are disclosed. In some examples, an antenna system includes a folded dipole having first and second portions, a first transmission line located on a first side of a printed circuit board, a second transmission line located on a second side of the printed circuit board opposite the first transmission line, the first and second transmission lines being coupled to respective folded dipole portions, and a balanced microstrip matching network comprising first and second portions, the first and second matching network portions coupled to respective ones of the first and second transmission lines.
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