ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE (20240222862). BEAMFORMING APPARATUS AND BEAMFORMING METHOD USING EXPANDABLE PLANAR ARRAY ANTENNA simplified abstract
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BEAMFORMING APPARATUS AND BEAMFORMING METHOD USING EXPANDABLE PLANAR ARRAY ANTENNA
Organization Name
ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Inventor(s)
Bong Hyuk Park of Daejeon (KR)
SEUNG HUN Wang of Daejeon (KR)
Seunghyun Jang of Daejeon (KR)
SEOK BONG Hyun of Daejeon (KR)
BEAMFORMING APPARATUS AND BEAMFORMING METHOD USING EXPANDABLE PLANAR ARRAY ANTENNA - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240222862 titled 'BEAMFORMING APPARATUS AND BEAMFORMING METHOD USING EXPANDABLE PLANAR ARRAY ANTENNA
The abstract describes a beamforming apparatus and method using an expandable planar array antenna. The apparatus includes an array antenna with an elevation antenna group for beam steering in the elevation angle direction and an azimuth antenna group for beam steering in the azimuth angle direction on the same plane.
- The apparatus includes a first chip on the top surface to control beam steering in the elevation angle direction and a second chip on the bottom surface to control beam steering in the azimuth angle direction.
- The first chip controls patch antennas in the elevation antenna group, while the second chip controls patch antennas in the azimuth antenna group.
Potential Applications: - Wireless communication systems - Radar systems - Satellite communication systems
Problems Solved: - Improved beamforming capabilities - Enhanced signal reception and transmission - Increased flexibility and adaptability in antenna design
Benefits: - Higher signal quality - Improved coverage and range - Enhanced performance in various applications
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Beamforming Technology for Enhanced Wireless Communication" This technology can be used in 5G networks, satellite communication systems, radar systems, and other wireless communication applications. It offers improved signal quality, coverage, and performance, making it valuable for telecommunications companies, defense contractors, and satellite operators.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this beamforming apparatus improve signal quality in wireless communication systems? 2. What are the advantages of having an expandable planar array antenna for beamforming applications?
Original Abstract Submitted
a beamforming apparatus and a beamforming method using an expandable planar array antenna are provided. the beamforming apparatus that performs the beamforming method includes an array antenna in which an elevation (el) antenna group configured to perform beam steering in an elevation angle direction and an azimuth (az) antenna group configured to perform beam steering in an azimuth angle direction are disposed on a same plane, a first chip located on a top surface of the array antenna and configured to control the beam steering in the elevation angle direction by controlling patch antennas included in the el antenna group, and a second chip located on a bottom surface of the array antenna and configured to control the beam steering in the azimuth angle direction by controlling patch antennas included in the az antenna group.
