Active channelized integrated antenna system
US8630601B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 6, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B1/00
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An active channelized antenna system includes an antenna array operable over a multi-octave frequency band to provide one or more antenna output signals. An electronics module includes multiplexer circuitry responsive to the one or more antenna output signals configured to divide an input signal spectrum into a plurality of frequency band components each of less than an octave bandwidth. The electronics module includes a plurality of amplifiers each of less than an octave bandwidth to provide an amplified component signal for a respective frequency band. Combiner circuitry included with the electronics module is configured to combine the amplified frequency band components into a composite signal. A transmission medium such as a coaxial cable, fiber optic line or free space, is configured to transmit the composite signal to a remotely located receiver system. The antenna system may be employed as a repeater system.
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