Misalignment tolerant contactless RF coupling device
US8633784B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01P5/028
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Some embodiments relate to a contactless RF coupling device that includes a first substrate and a second substrate. The RF coupling device may provide a broadband, low loss electrical connection without mechanical contact as would a conventional mechanical connector. The first substrate includes a first ground plane on one side and a first transmission line on an opposing side. The first transmission line includes an enlarged first coupling member at an end of the first transmission line. The second substrate includes a second ground plane on one side and a second transmission line on an opposing side. The second transmission line includes an enlarged second coupling member at an end of the second transmission line. The first ground plane may not extend under the first coupling member and the second ground plane may include an opening that is aligned with the second coupling member.
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