Abstract: Disclosed is a high frequency radiator for an antenna. The high frequency radiator is formed of two interlocking PCB stems on which a radiator plate is mounted. Disposed on each of the interlocking PCB stems are two combinations of a feeder metallic trace and an opposing metallic trace, disposed on opposite sides of the PCB stem and electrically coupled together by at least one via formed in the PCB stem and a solder point within the via. This configuration of high frequency radiator is considerably cheaper to manufacture compared to conventional designs and is less susceptible to impedance matching problems resulting from inconsistent solder joint dimensions.

Abstract: A telecommunications antenna comprising a plurality of unit cells each including at least one radiator which transmits RF energy within a bandwidth range which is a multiple of another radiator. The radiators are proximal to each other such that a resonant condition may be induced into the at least one radiator upon activation of the other radiator. At least one of the radiators is segmented into capacitively-connected radiator elements to suppress a resonance response therein upon activation of the other of the radiator.

Abstract: A sector antenna is provided comprising a base plate, a cable tower mounting to the base plate and at least one reflector mounting to the base plate and substantially parallel to the axis of the cable tower. The reflector includes a plurality of electrical components operative to transmit and receive telecommunications signals in an arcuate sector of the antenna. The reflector has an inwardly facing surface opposing the cable tower and an outwardly facing surface disposed away from the cable tower. Furthermore, a cable guide plate is interposed between the cable tower and the reflector such that apertures formed in the cable guide plate may provide a guide through which a conductor may pass for making an electrical connection to one of the electrical components along the outwardly-facing surface of the reflector. The cable guide plate apertures align with the reflector apertures and provide a guide to operators when assembling, maintaining and repairing the telecommunications antenna.

Abstract: A sector antenna is provided comprising a base plate, a cable tower mounting to the base plate and at least one reflector mounting to the base plate and substantially parallel to the axis of the cable tower. The reflector includes a plurality of electrical components operative to transmit and receive telecommunications signals in an arcuate sector of the antenna. The reflector has an inwardly facing surface opposing the cable tower and an outwardly facing surface disposed away from the cable tower. Furthermore, a cable guide plate is interposed between the cable tower and the reflector such that apertures formed in the cable guide plate may provide a guide through which a conductor may pass for making an electrical connection to one of the electrical components along the outwardly-facing surface of the reflector. The cable guide plate apertures align with the reflector apertures and provide a guide to operators when assembling, maintaining and repairing the telecommunications antenna.

Abstract: A multiband antenna has a plurality of first, unit cells and second unit cells. Each first unit cell has two high band radiator clusters and two low band radiators disposed approximately in the center of each of the high band radiator clusters. Each second unit cell has two high band radiator clusters and one low band radiator that is disposed between the two high band radiator clusters. The first unit cell is designed for a superior low band gain pattern, and the second unit cell is designed for a superior high band gain pattern. By selectively arranging the first and second unit cells in a specific heterogeneous pattern, the characteristics of the two unit cells may advantageously and constructively combine to form a high performance antenna gain pattern that is consistent across the low band and high band.

Abstract: A telecommunications antenna comprising a plurality of unit cells each including at least one radiator which transmits RF energy within a bandwidth range which is a multiple of another radiator. The radiators are proximal to each other such that a resonant condition may be induced into the at least one radiator upon activation of the other radiator. At least one of the radiators is segmented into capacitively-connected radiator elements to suppress a resonance response therein upon activation of the other of the radiator.

Abstract: Disclosed is a high frequency radiator for an antenna. The high frequency radiator is formed of two interlocking PCB stems on which a radiator plate is mounted. Disposed on each of the interlocking PCB stems are two combinations of a feeder metallic trace and an opposing metallic trace, disposed on opposite sides of the PCB stem and electrically coupled together by at least one via formed in the PCB stem and a solder point within the via. This configuration of high frequency radiator is considerably cheaper to manufacture compared to conventional designs and is less susceptible to impedance matching problems resulting from inconsistent solder joint dimensions.

Abstract: A telecommunications antenna comprising a plurality of unit cells each including at least one radiator which transmits RF energy within a bandwidth range which is a multiple of another radiator. The radiators are proximal to each other such that a resonant condition may be induced into the at least one radiator upon activation of the other radiator. At least one of the radiators is segmented into capacitively-connected radiator elements to suppress a resonance response therein upon activation of the other of the radiator.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multiband antenna that has a plurality of first unit cells and second unit cells. Each first unit cell has two high band radiator clusters and two low band radiators disposed approximately in the center of each of the high band radiator clusters. Each second unit cell has two high band radiator clusters and one low band radiator that is disposed between the two high band radiator clusters. The first unit cell is designed for a superior low band gain pattern, and the second unit cell is designed for a superior high band gain pattern. By selectively arranging the first and second unit cells in a specific heterogeneous pattern, the characteristics of the two unit cells may advantageously and constructively combine to form a high performance antenna gain pattern that is consistent across the low band and high band.

Abstract: A telecommunications antenna comprising a plurality of unit cells each including at least one radiator which transmits RF energy within a bandwidth range which is a multiple of another radiator. The radiators are proximal to each other such that a resonant condition may be induced into the at least one radiator upon activation of the other radiator. At least one of the radiators is segmented into capacitively-connected radiator elements to suppress a resonance response therein upon activation of the other of the radiator.

Abstract: A telecommunications antenna comprising a plurality of unit cells each including at least one radiator which transmits RF energy within a bandwidth range which is a multiple of another radiator. The radiators are proximal to each other such that a resonant condition may be induced into the at least one radiator upon activation of the other radiator. At least one of the radiators is segmented into capacitively-connected radiator elements to suppress a resonance response therein upon activation of the other of the radiator.

Abstract: A unit cell for an antenna comprises a conductive ground plane, a low-band radiator, a pair of high-band radiators, and a conductive partition disposed along an edge intersecting a pitch axis of the conductive ground plane. The low-band radiator comprises a pair of orthogonally coupled dipoles each having a vertical stem portion and an arm portion. Each arm disposed in a plane orthogonal to the conductive ground plane. The arm portions, collectively and on-edge, produce an L-shaped radiator parallel to the conductive ground plane. Each of the high band radiators comprises a pair of cruciform radiators, each cruciform electrically connected to, spaced-apart from, and parallel to the conductive ground plane. The conductive partition isolates at least a portion of the RF energy transmitted by the low and high-band radiators.

Abstract: A telecommunications antenna comprising a plurality of unit cells each including at least one radiator which transmits RF energy within a bandwidth range which is a multiple of another radiator. The radiators are proximal to each other such that a resonant condition may be induced into the at least one radiator upon activation of the other radiator. At least one of the radiators is segmented into capacitively-connected radiator elements to suppress a resonance response therein upon activation of the other of the radiator.

Abstract: A unit cell for an antenna comprises a conductive ground plane, a low-band radiator, a pair of high-band radiators, and a conductive partition disposed along an edge intersecting a pitch axis of the conductive ground plane. The low-band radiator comprises a pair of orthogonally coupled dipoles each having a vertical stem portion and an arm portion. Each arm disposed in a plane orthogonal to the conductive ground plane. The arm portions, collectively and on-edge, produce an L-shaped radiator parallel to the conductive ground plane. Each of the high band radiators comprises a pair of cruciform radiators, each cruciform electrically connected to, spaced-apart from, and parallel to the conductive ground plane. The conductive partition isolates at least a portion of the RF energy transmitted by the low and high-band radiators.