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=INTEGRATED ANTENNA AND FILTER UNIT (IAFU) FOR 5th GENERATION ADVANCED ANTENNA SYSTEM (AAS) SYSTEMS=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)|Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)]]


[[Category:Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Martin Da Silveira of Ottawa (CA)|Martin Da Silveira of Ottawa (CA)]][[Category:Martin Da Silveira of Ottawa (CA)]]

[[:Category:Neil Mcgowan of Stittsville (CA)|Neil Mcgowan of Stittsville (CA)]][[Category:Neil Mcgowan of Stittsville (CA)]]

[[:Category:Andrew Mcnair of Ottawa (CA)|Andrew Mcnair of Ottawa (CA)]][[Category:Andrew Mcnair of Ottawa (CA)]]

[[:Category:Weigang Zeng of Nepean (CA)|Weigang Zeng of Nepean (CA)]][[Category:Weigang Zeng of Nepean (CA)]]

[[:Category:Chunyun Jian of Ottawa (CA)|Chunyun Jian of Ottawa (CA)]][[Category:Chunyun Jian of Ottawa (CA)]]

[[:Category:Martin Ethier of Ottawa (CA)|Martin Ethier of Ottawa (CA)]][[Category:Martin Ethier of Ottawa (CA)]]

[[:Category:Francis Marion of Gatineau (CA)|Francis Marion of Gatineau (CA)]][[Category:Francis Marion of Gatineau (CA)]]

[[:Category:Zhen Hong Wang of Stittsville (CA)|Zhen Hong Wang of Stittsville (CA)]][[Category:Zhen Hong Wang of Stittsville (CA)]]

==INTEGRATED ANTENNA AND FILTER UNIT (IAFU) FOR 5th GENERATION ADVANCED ANTENNA SYSTEM (AAS) SYSTEMS - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18495206 titled 'INTEGRATED ANTENNA AND FILTER UNIT (IAFU) FOR 5th GENERATION ADVANCED ANTENNA SYSTEM (AAS) SYSTEMS

==Simplified Explanation==

The integrated antenna and filter unit (IAFU) combines a filter portion with at least one filter and filter pins to output filtered RF signals, along with an antenna portion that includes a PCB with conductor traces and antennas that are electrically coupled to the conductor traces.

* The IAFU includes a filter portion with filter pins and an antenna portion with a PCB and antennas.
* The filter pins output filtered RF signals, which are directly coupled to corresponding conductor traces on the PCB.
* The antennas on the PCB are electrically coupled to the conductor traces, allowing for seamless integration of the antenna and filter functions.

== Potential Applications ==
The integrated antenna and filter unit can be used in various wireless communication devices, such as smartphones, IoT devices, and wireless routers.

== Problems Solved ==
This technology solves the problem of integrating antennas and filters in a compact and efficient manner, reducing the overall size and complexity of wireless devices.

== Benefits ==
The IAFU simplifies the design and manufacturing process of wireless devices, leading to cost savings and improved performance due to the direct coupling of filter pins and antennas.

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
The integrated antenna and filter unit can be applied in industries such as telecommunications, consumer electronics, and automotive for improved wireless communication capabilities.

== Possible Prior Art ==
One possible prior art for this technology could be the use of separate antenna and filter components in wireless devices, which may lead to signal interference and increased device size.

=== Unanswered Questions ===

=== How does the integration of antennas and filters impact the overall performance of wireless devices? ===
The integration of antennas and filters can improve the efficiency and signal quality of wireless devices by reducing signal interference and optimizing signal transmission.

=== What are the potential challenges in implementing the integrated antenna and filter unit in different types of wireless devices? ===
Some potential challenges in implementing the IAFU in various wireless devices could include compatibility issues, design constraints, and manufacturing complexities.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

According to one aspect, an integrated antenna and filter unit, IAFU, is provided. The IAFU includes a filter portion including at least one filter configured to filter RF signals to generate filtered RF signals and a plurality of filter pins configured to output filtered RF signals, and an antenna portion securable to the filter portion where the antenna portion includes a PCB including a plurality of conductor traces each mateable with a corresponding one of the plurality of filter pins to electrically couple the plurality of filter pins directly to corresponding ones of the plurality of conductor traces on the PCB, and a plurality of antennas securable to the PCB where the plurality of antennas are electrically coupled to the plurality of conductor traces.



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