18712840. ANTENNA MODULE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (SHIN-ETSU CHEMICAL CO., LTD.)
ANTENNA MODULE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hirokazu Fukidome of Miyagi (JP)
Tetsuya Suemitsu of Miyagi (JP)
Minoru Kawahara of Saitama (JP)
ANTENNA MODULE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18712840 titled 'ANTENNA MODULE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF
The antenna module described in the patent application consists of a substrate made of silicon carbide, a single-crystal graphene layer, and a gallium nitride layer.
- The antenna element portion is formed by patterning a region in the graphene layer that is not covered by the gallium nitride layer.
- An active element portion is formed in the gallium nitride layer.
- A connection portion connecting the antenna element portion and the active element portion is integrally formed.
Potential Applications:
- Wireless communication systems
- Radar systems
- Satellite communication systems
Problems Solved:
- Improved antenna performance
- Enhanced signal transmission and reception capabilities
Benefits:
- Higher efficiency in signal transmission and reception
- Increased reliability in communication systems
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Antenna Module for Enhanced Communication Systems This technology can be utilized in various commercial applications such as:
- Telecommunications industry
- Aerospace and defense sector
- IoT devices market
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the use of silicon carbide in the substrate enhance the performance of the antenna module? 2. What are the advantages of using a single-crystal graphene layer in the antenna module design?
Original Abstract Submitted
An antenna module includes: a substrate with at least the top surface being a single crystal of silicon carbide; a single-crystal graphene layer provided in contact with the top surface of the substrate; and a gallium nitride layer on the substrate. The antenna module is characterized in that an antenna element portion is formed by patterning a region in the graphene layer that is not covered by the gallium nitride layer, an active element portion is formed in the gallium nitride layer, and a connection portion connecting the antenna element portion and the active element portion are integrally formed.