18342445. TIGHTLY COUPLED ARRAY ANTENNA AND NETWORK DEVICE simplified abstract (Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.)
TIGHTLY COUPLED ARRAY ANTENNA AND NETWORK DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Xianglong Liu of Shenzhen (CN)
Zhaoyang Tang of Shenzhen (CN)
TIGHTLY COUPLED ARRAY ANTENNA AND NETWORK DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18342445 titled 'TIGHTLY COUPLED ARRAY ANTENNA AND NETWORK DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a tightly coupled array antenna and a network device. The antenna includes a dielectric slab with multiple antenna units printed on its lower surface. Each antenna unit consists of several dipole antennas spaced apart. The oscillator arms of the dipole antennas are partially hollowed out to reduce capacitance and current path area. Coupling structures on the upper surface of the dielectric slab connect each antenna unit to one coupling structure.
- The antenna consists of a dielectric slab with multiple antenna units printed on its lower surface.
- Each antenna unit contains several dipole antennas spaced apart.
- The oscillator arms of the dipole antennas are partially hollowed out to reduce capacitance and current path area.
- Coupling structures on the upper surface of the dielectric slab connect each antenna unit to one coupling structure.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various fields, including:
- Wireless communication systems
- Satellite communication systems
- Radar systems
- Mobile devices
- Internet of Things (IoT) devices
Problems Solved
The tightly coupled array antenna addresses the following problems:
- Capacitance formed between oscillator arms and the dielectric slab is reduced, improving antenna performance.
- Cross-sectional area of the current path is reduced, enhancing the efficiency of the antenna.
- The coupling structures ensure proper electrical connection between the antenna units and the network device.
Benefits
The benefits of the tightly coupled array antenna are:
- Improved antenna performance due to reduced capacitance and current path area.
- Enhanced efficiency of the antenna, resulting in better signal reception and transmission.
- Proper electrical connection between the antenna units and the network device, ensuring reliable communication.
Original Abstract Submitted
A tightly coupled array antenna and a network device are provided. The tightly coupled array antenna includes a first dielectric slab and a plurality of antenna units printed on a lower surface of the first dielectric slab. Each of the antenna units includes a plurality of dipole antennas that are disposed at intervals. Oscillator arms of the dipole antennas are partially hollowed out to reduce both capacitance formed between the oscillator arms and the first dielectric slab and the cross-sectional area of a current path. A plurality of coupling structures is provided on an upper surface of the first dielectric slab so that each of the antenna units is electrically connected to one coupling structure.
