Apple inc. (20240356225). Electronic Devices with Multi-Substrate Stacked Patch Antennas simplified abstract
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Electronic Devices with Multi-Substrate Stacked Patch Antennas
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Inventor(s)
Trang T. Thai of San Diego CA (US)
Jennifer M. Edwards of San Francisco CA (US)
Sidharth S. Dalmia of San Jose CA (US)
Taegui Kim of San Jose CA (US)
Hai H. Ta of San Diego CA (US)
Electronic Devices with Multi-Substrate Stacked Patch Antennas - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240356225 titled 'Electronic Devices with Multi-Substrate Stacked Patch Antennas
The patent application describes an electronic device equipped with a phased antenna array, featuring antennas on an antenna module. The module consists of a primary substrate and a secondary substrate connected to the primary substrate via an interconnect. Antennas include patch elements in both substrates, fed through conductive vias. Fences of conductive vias link the patch elements in the primary substrate to ground, isolating them from the patch elements in the secondary substrate. The secondary substrate is smaller than the primary substrate, allowing it to fit into smaller areas of the device and positioning the patch elements closer to free space for optimal antenna performance.
- Phased antenna array design for electronic devices
- Antenna module with primary and secondary substrates
- Patch elements in both substrates fed through conductive vias
- Fences of conductive vias isolate patch elements in primary substrate
- Secondary substrate smaller, optimizing antenna performance
Potential Applications: - Wireless communication devices - Radar systems - Satellite communication systems
Problems Solved: - Enhanced antenna performance - Efficient use of space in electronic devices
Benefits: - Improved signal reception and transmission - Compact design for smaller devices
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Antenna Technology for Enhanced Wireless Communication Devices This technology can be utilized in smartphones, IoT devices, and other wireless communication gadgets to improve signal strength and overall performance, potentially leading to increased market competitiveness.
Questions about Advanced Antenna Technology: 1. How does the phased antenna array design contribute to better signal reception? 2. What are the advantages of having patch elements in both primary and secondary substrates?
Original Abstract Submitted
an electronic device may be provided with a phased antenna array with antennas on an antenna module. the module may include a primary substrate and a secondary substrate mounted to the primary substrate by an interconnect. an antenna may include patch elements in the primary substrate and patch elements in the secondary substrate that are fed using conductive vias. fences of conductive vias may couple the patch elements in the primary substrate to ground to isolate the patch elements in the primary substrate from the patch elements in the secondary substrate. the secondary substrate may be smaller than the primary substrate, allowing the secondary substrate to fit into relatively small portions of the electronic device while locating the patch elements in the secondary substrates closer to free space, thereby maximizing antenna performance.
