18521521. Electronic Devices Having Multilayer Millimeter Wave Antennas simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
Contents
- 1 Electronic Devices Having Multilayer Millimeter Wave Antennas
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Electronic Devices Having Multilayer Millimeter Wave Antennas - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
Electronic Devices Having Multilayer Millimeter Wave Antennas
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jiangfeng Wu of San Jose CA (US)
Lijun Zhang of Los Gatos CA (US)
Mattia Pascolini of San Francisco CA (US)
Siwen Yong of San Francisco CA (US)
Electronic Devices Having Multilayer Millimeter Wave Antennas - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18521521 titled 'Electronic Devices Having Multilayer Millimeter Wave Antennas
Simplified Explanation
An electronic device with a phased antenna array includes a rectangular patch element with diagonal axes, first and second antenna feeds coupled to the patch element along the diagonal axes, and one or two layers of parasitic elements overlapping the patch element. The antenna is rotated at a forty-five degree angle relative to other antennas in the array, and may have a layer of coplanar parasitic patches separated by a gap, as well as an additional parasitic patch located farther from the patch element than the layer of coplanar parasitic patches.
- Rectangular patch element with diagonal axes
- First and second antenna feeds along the diagonal axes
- Rotated at a forty-five degree angle
- One or two layers of parasitic elements overlapping the patch element
- Layer of coplanar parasitic patches separated by a gap
- Additional parasitic patch located farther from the patch element
- Minimal mutual coupling with other antennas in the array
Potential Applications
The technology could be used in:
- Wireless communication systems
- Radar systems
- Satellite communication systems
Problems Solved
The technology helps in:
- Reducing mutual coupling between antennas
- Providing a compact antenna design
- Enhancing antenna performance
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Improved signal quality
- Compact antenna footprint
- Enhanced overall system performance
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications include:
- Telecommunications industry
- Aerospace industry
- Defense industry
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be:
- Phased array antennas with rectangular patch elements and parasitic elements.
Unanswered Questions
How does the technology perform in different weather conditions?
The article does not mention how the antenna array performs in adverse weather conditions such as rain or snow.
What is the cost-effectiveness of implementing this technology on a large scale?
The article does not provide information on the cost implications of deploying this technology in mass production.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device may have a phased antenna array. An antenna in the array may include a rectangular patch element with diagonal axes. The antenna may have first and second antenna feeds coupled to the patch element along the diagonal axes. The antenna may be rotated at a forty-five degree angle relative to other antennas in the array. The antenna may have one or two layers of parasitic elements overlapping the patch element. For example, the antenna may have a layer of coplanar parasitic patches separated by a gap. The antenna may also have an additional parasitic patch that is located farther from the patch element than the layer of coplanar parasitic patches. The additional parasitic patch may overlap the patch element and the gap in the coplanar parasitic patches. The antenna may exhibit a relatively small footprint and minimal mutual coupling with other antennas in the array.
