Abstract: A filter component for an aircraft insert can include a non-conductive body having an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface can be configured to be hidden from view when installed on the insert. The filter component can include a surface filter disposed on the inner surface such that when the non-conductive body is installed on the insert the surface filter is not visible. The surface filter can be configured to filter out one or more predetermined filter frequencies.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein include collapsible and deployable antenna structures. The antenna structures may include any combination of shape memory composites, inflatable envelopes, and/or degradable materials.

Abstract: An antenna structure includes a substrate, a plurality of reflective plates, a grounding plate, a radiating member, a signal feeding via and a plurality of conductive vias. The substrate has opposite first and second surfaces and comprises liquid crystal polymer. The reflective plates are arrayed on the first surface of the substrate. The grounding plate is disposed on the second surface of the substrate and overlapped with the reflective plates in a normal direction of the substrate. The grounding plate further includes an opening. The radiating member is disposed on the first surface of the substrate and physically separated from the reflective plates. The signal feeding via is coupled with the radiating member and penetrates through the substrate to be exposed in the opening of the grounding plate. The conductive vias penetrate through the substrate and respectively connect the reflective plates and the grounding plate.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electronic apparatus. The electronic apparatus includes a display panel in which an active area and a peripheral area are defined and an antenna with at least a portion overlapping the active area. The antenna includes a first pattern portion having a first characteristic impedance and a first mesh structure, a second pattern portion, and a third pattern portion. The second pattern portion is disposed adjacent to the first pattern portion and has a second characteristic impedance different from the first characteristic impedance and a second mesh structure. The third pattern portion is disposed adjacent to the second pattern portion and has a third characteristic impedance different from the second characteristic impedance and a third mesh structure. The second characteristic impedance has a value between the first characteristic impedance and the third characteristic impedance.

Abstract: Various base station enclosures and systems are detailed herein. Such systems can include, a radio unit (RU) and a plurality of cellular antennas. A base station cellular enclosure is present that reduces wind drag. The enclosure can include an airfoil enclosure housing that defines a cavity for housing the plurality of antennas and is at least partially covered in dimples to reduce wind drag.

Abstract: An antenna rotation structure includes a rotating shaft member rotatably disposed through a perforated groove of a housing, an annular member, and an elastic member. The rotating shaft member has a holding portion located in an accommodating space of the housing, a connecting portion connected to the holding portion and with an annular groove, and a gripping portion with one end connected to the connecting portion and the other end protruded from the housing. The annular member is disposed in the annular groove and abuts the perforated groove. The elastic member is sleeved on the one end of the gripping portion. The connecting portion and the one end of the gripping portion are disposed in the perforated groove. The gripping portion is turned to drive the rotating shaft member to rotate, thereby adjusting an angle of the antenna.

Abstract: A flexible antenna may be used to transmit information from and receive information to an information handling system by folding the antenna into contact with an inside surface of a display chassis of the information handling system, an outside surface of the display chassis and the surface connecting them. The folded antenna configuration may permit the antenna to receive and transmit signals in any or almost any direction when the chassis (e.g., a laptop) is in an open position even though the antenna occupies only a very small space of the inside surface of the display chassis (i.e., permitting the screen to occupy nearly all of the inside surface of the display chassis without interference from the antenna) or in a closed position.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a plurality of antenna units and a circuit. At least one of the antenna units includes a first electrode, a phase modulation electrode, and a liquid crystal layer located between the first electrode and the phase-shift electrode. The circuit provides a first AC signal directly to the phase modulation electrode, and it provides a second AC signal indirectly to the phase-shift electrode.

Abstract: The present description concerns a polarization cell (109) comprising a rectangular conductive plane having an off-centered opening, a terminal of application of an input signal located inside of the opening, a first switching element coupling the terminal to a first region of the conductive plane located in the vicinity of a first corner of the conductive plane and a second switching element coupling the terminal to a second region of the conductive plane located in the vicinity of a second corner of the conductive plane, the first and second corners being coupled by a same side of the conductive plane.

Abstract: An antenna that provides a radiation pattern that is tilted relative to the perpendicular to the plane of the antenna is provided. The antenna may be located on an angled surface, but have its tilted beam reach maximum gain at its zenith. In alternative embodiments, the antenna may be substantially transparent or translucent allowing placement on a surface without blocking viewing through the surface.

Abstract: A radio frequency system package may include waveguides and loading blocks. The loading blocks may include dielectric material having a high dielectric constant between 13 and 20. Additionally, the loading blocks may be made of mold, epoxy, or the like material, and the loading blocks may fit into a region cut out of the waveguides. Moreover, the loading blocks may lower the cut-off frequency for wireless communication otherwise provided by the waveguides without the loading blocks (e.g., 28 GHz). In particular, the loading blocks may facilitate communication in low mmWave frequencies, such as 24 GHz.

Abstract: A four-notch flexible wearable ultra-wideband antenna fed by coplanar waveguide, includes a flexible base. A ground plane, a radiation patch and a feeder are arranged on the flexible base. There are several resonant tanks on the feeder and the radiation patch. The flexible base is made of insulating flexible material, and the feeder, the radiation patch and the ground plane are made of conductive flexible material. The four-notch flexible wearable ultra-wideband antenna fed by coplanar waveguide of the present application can be prepared by layer-by-layer assembly technology, spray printing or printed circuit board technology, and has the advantages of miniaturization and low profile, compact structure, convenient production, good conformality, wearable and other advantages.

Abstract: A described example includes: a semiconductor die mounted to a die pad of a package substrate, the semiconductor die having bond pads on a device side surface facing away from the die pad; bond wires coupling the bond pads of the semiconductor die to leads of the package substrate, the leads spaced from the die pad; an antenna positioned over the device side surface of the semiconductor die and having a feed line coupled between the antenna and a device side surface of the semiconductor die; and mold compound covering the semiconductor die, the bond wires, a portion of the leads, and the die side surface of the die pad, a portion of the antenna exposed from the mold compound.

Abstract: Multi-band antenna for use with limited size ground planes. In one embodiment, the multi-band antenna includes a substrate having a first radiator branch and a second radiator branch; a first switch that is connected with the first radiator branch and a radio module; and a second switch that is connected with the second radiator branch and matching circuitry. Selection between different states of the first switch and the second switch enable the multi-band antenna to operate in a plurality of operating bands. These operating bands may include both the high and low frequency bands for a long-term evolution (LTE) communication device as well as a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) frequency band. Methods of operating the multi-band antenna as well as systems that incorporate the multi-band antenna are also disclosed.

Abstract: Tethered Unmanned Aircraft Antenna utilizing a Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) which may be provided by quadcopter drone (for example) constrained by a tether connected at one end to a maritime or land-based platform, the tether also being used as a RF antenna. The tether is capable of transmitting DC power to the UAS or drone at a desired antenna height and simultaneously supports RF transmission power with the help of a DC power isolation circuit. The tether is desirously lightweight and corona resistant.

Abstract: An antenna includes: an antenna body; and a plurality of slot antenna units provided on the antenna body and arranged to be a slot antenna array, wherein each of the plurality of slot antenna units includes a cavity formed within the antenna body and a slot penetrating through a surface of the antenna body, and the slot and the cavity have sizes to enable transmission of millimeter waves in 5th generation (5G) mobile communication.

Abstract: Systems and methods for operating an antenna with a tension cord network coupled to a plurality of anchor points of a perimeter hoop structure. The methods comprise: using the tension cord network to support a flexible antenna reflector surface such that a given shape of the flexible antenna reflector surface is provided; and allowing locations of the anchor points to change relative to the tension cord network while the antenna is in use. The flexible antenna reflector surface is held taut when the locations of the anchor points change relative to the tension cord network.

Abstract: A phased array antenna includes multiple antenna elements where each antenna element is an antenna apparatus that includes an antenna integrated with a filter. Each antenna apparatus includes a plurality of resonators where at least some of the resonators are each enclosed in a metal cavity and at least one resonator is exposed to free space to form a radiator element. Each antenna apparatus has a filter transfer function that is at least partially determined by dimensions of the radiator element and the position of the radiator element within the antenna apparatus. The scan volume of the phased array antenna is dependent on at least one physical dimension of the filter of the antenna apparatus.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a telecommunications equipment mount. The mount includes a stabilization frame having a bottom and at least three sides, the bottom and sides defining an open interior cavity, at least one mounting member perpendicular to one of the sides of the stabilization frame and extending outwardly from the side of the stabilization frame a distance, and at least one brace member. The at least one brace member includes a first bracket coupled to one side of the stabilization frame and configured to be secured to the at least one mounting member and a second bracket extending outwardly from the same side of the stabilization frame at an angle. A first end of the second bracket is coupled to a lower end of the first bracket and a second opposing end of the second bracket is configured to be secured to the at least one mounting member at a different location than the first bracket.

Abstract: An ultra wide band antenna includes: a first antenna body including: a first planar portion; a first tapered side portion; and a first cylinder; and a second antenna body including: a second planar portion; a second tapered side portion; and a second cylinder, and a connecting portion connecting at least one of the first planar portion and the first tapered side portion on a back side of the first antenna body to at least one of the second planar portion and the second tapered side portion on a back side of the second antenna body.