Abstract: An antenna has multiple arrays of radiating elements and includes a plurality of single channel power amplifiers, with each amplifier electrically connected with an array. The radiating elements of the arrays are interleaved so that radiation from the arrays combines at a distance from the antenna.

Abstract: A dynamically variable beamwidth and/or variable azimuth scanning antenna includes a plurality of active radiating columns and a plurality of continuously adjustable mechanical phase shifters. The columns define a beam having a beamwidth and an azimuth scan angle. Each phase shifter has an independent remotely controlled drive and is directly electrically connected to a respective radiating column. The phase shifters are independently operated to vary the beamwidth and/or azimuth scan angle of the beam defined by the plurality of active radiating columns.

Abstract: A multi-band wireless access point includes a first antenna system including at least one antenna and having a first effective range for communicating with subscribers using a first communications protocol and a second antenna system including a plurality of antennas generally co-located with the first antenna system and having a second effective range for communicating with subscribers using a second communications protocol whereby the first and the second effective ranges are effectively coextensive. Moreover, each of the plurality of antennas in the second antenna system has a greater directivity than the at least one antenna in the first antenna system to compensate for a difference in propagation of the second communications protocol relative to the first communications protocol.

Abstract: An antenna system for tower-top installation includes an antenna array of M×N antenna elements, a corporate feed for operatively interconnecting said antenna elements, a backhaul channel for communicating with ground-based equipment, and radio frequency circuits for processing radio frequency signals between the antenna array and a backhaul link. The radio frequency circuits include substantially all of the circuits required for the processing of radio frequency signals between the antenna array and the backhaul link.

Abstract: An antenna system installation comprising a tower/support structure, and an antenna structure mounted at the top of said tower/support structure, said antenna structure comprises a plurality of antenna elements, a plurality of power amplifiers, each power amplifier being operatively coupled with one of said antenna elements and mounted closely adjacent to the associated antenna element, such that no appreciable power loss occurs between the power amplifier and the associated antenna element, each said power amplifier comprising a relatively low power, relatively low cost per watt linear power amplifier chip, a first RF to fiber transceiver mounted at the top of said tower/support structure and operatively coupled with said antenna structure, and a second RF to fiber transceiver mounted adjacent a base portion of said tower/support structure and coupled with said first RF transceiver by an optical fiber cable.

Abstract: A distributed antenna device includes a plurality of transmit antenna elements, a plurality of receive antenna elements and a plurality of amplifiers. One of the amplifiers is a power amplifier operatively coupled with each of the transmit antenna elements and mounted closely adjacent to the associated transmit antenna element, such that no appreciable power loss occurs between the power amplifier and the associated antenna element. At least one of the amplifiers is a low noise amplifier and is built into the distributed antenna device for receiving and amplifying signals from at least one of the receive antenna elements. Each power amplifier is a relatively low power, relatively low cost per watt linear amplifier chip.

Abstract: A distributed antenna device includes a plurality of transmit antenna elements, a plurality of receive antenna elements and a plurality of power amplifiers. One of the power amplifiers is operatively coupled with each of the transmit antenna elements and mounted closely adjacent to the associated transmit antenna element, such that no appreciable power loss occurs between the power amplifier and the associated antenna element. At least one of the power amplifiers is a low noise amplifier and is built into the distributed antenna device for receiving and amplifying signals from at least one of the receive antenna elements. Each said power amplifier is a relatively low power, relatively low cost per watt linear power amplifier chip.

Abstract: A distributed antenna array includes a plurality of antenna elements and a plurality of power amplifiers, each power amplifier being operatively coupled with one of the antenna elements and mounted closely adjacent to the associated antenna element, such that no appreciable power loss occurs between the power amplifier and the associated antenna element. Each power amplifier is a relatively low power, relatively low cost per watt linear power amplifier chip. The antenna array may be used in various installations, including cellular, PCS, MMDS, LMDS and in-building communication systems such as LANS or WLANS.

Abstract: A distributed antenna array includes a plurality of antenna elements and a plurality of power amplifiers, each power amplifier being operatively coupled with one of the antenna elements and mounted closely adjacent to the associated antenna element, such that no appreciable power loss occurs between the power amplifier and the associated antenna element. Each power amplifier is a relatively low power, relatively low cost per watt linear power amplifier chip. The antenna array may be used in various installations, including cellular, PCS, MMDS, LMDS and in-building communication systems such as LANS or WLANS.

Abstract: A translator for translating RF signals from one wireless frequency band to another wireless frequency band in a wireless communications system including a base station, a remote antenna, and remote customer premises equipment. The base station is an existing legacy base station, such as a PCS base station, modified to include a translator for translating RF signals in a first wireless frequency band to RF signals in a second wireless frequency band. The base station transmits RF signals in the second band to a remote antenna, which includes a translator for translating the RF signals in the second band back to RF signals in the first band. The remote antenna may be located in a building or neighborhood with a coverage area as small as a picocell. A CPE (such as a mobile phone) communicates with the antenna in a first wireless frequency band, and the antenna communicates with the base station in a second wireless frequency band.

Abstract: A translation unit for use in a wireless communications system comprises translation circuitry configured to be interfaced between an RF antenna network and a backhaul network. The translation circuitry is operable for translating the frequency of signals directly between an RF network and a backhaul network without conversion to audio in order to provide direct communications between a base station and a backhaul destination.

Abstract: A legacy support block interfaces a shared antenna system with existing base station equipment of a service provider. Processing circuitry includes digital-to-analog converter circuitry, analog-to-digital converter circuitry, a local oscillator, and mixers. A shared backhaul interfaces with the shared antenna system further consolidating of cell site equipment.

Abstract: A system for sharing a cellular tower among multiple service providers comprises an antenna having an array of elements operable to define multiple, individual beams for signals in a communication frequency band and converter circuitry to convert the communication frequency band to a digital band. Filtering and signal processing circuitry define digital band portions for each of the at least two service providers, and drive the antenna to define at least one individual beam for each individual service provider.

Abstract: A repeater for use in connection with enhancing reception of wireless communications in an architectural structure utilizes a housing that incorporates both a null antenna capable of being oriented to provide an antenna beam directed into an interior portion of the architectural structure, and a repeater circuit that is configured to provide bi-directional exchange of radio frequency signals between the null antenna and a donor antenna. The donor antenna may also be mounted to the housing, or alternatively may be coupled to the housing via a cable or other communications path. The repeater is suitable for installation in an attic, or alternatively, within a room or other inhabitable area of a structure.

Abstract: An indoor antenna includes a unitary support structure having a plurality of support surfaces. At least one antenna element is mounted to each of the support surfaces. The support surfaces are configured and oriented to achieve substantially 360° coverage by the antenna elements.

Abstract: A combined directional beam and omnidirectional antenna comprises a unitary structure having a plurality of antennas being configured and oriented to achieve both directional beam coverage and omnidirectional beam coverage.

Abstract: A distributed antenna array comprising a plurality of antenna elements, and a plurality of power amplifiers, each power amplifier being operatively coupled with one of said antenna elements and mounted closely adjacent to the associated antenna element, such that no appreciable power loss occurs between the power amplifier and the associated antenna element, each said power amplifier comprising a relatively low power, linear power amplifier.

Abstract: An active antenna system having lightning, corona and low frequency static energy protection includes a plurality of patch antenna elements, a feed structure operatively interconnecting the patch antenna elements, and at least one conductive drain line coupled with each of the patch antenna elements. The drain lines are coupled together at a common ground connection point.

Abstract: A distributed antenna device includes a plurality of transmit antenna elements, a plurality of receive antenna elements and a plurality of power amplifiers. One of the power amplifiers is operatively coupled with each of the transmit antenna elements and mounted closely adjacent to the associated transmit antenna element, such that no appreciable power loss occurs between the power amplifier and the associated antenna element. At least one of the power amplifiers is a low noise amplifier and is built into the distributed antenna device for receiving and amplifying signals from at least one of the receive antenna elements. Each said power amplifier is a relatively low power, relatively low cost per watt linear power amplifier chip.

Abstract: A distributed antenna device includes a plurality of transmit antenna elements, a plurality of receive antenna elements and a plurality of amplifiers. One of the amplifiers is a power amplifier operatively coupled with each of the transmit antenna elements and mounted closely adjacent to the associated transmit antenna element, such that no appreciable power loss occurs between the power amplifier and the associated antenna element. At least one of the amplifiers is a low noise amplifier and is built into the distributed antenna device for receiving and amplifying signals from at least one of the receive antenna elements. Each power amplifier is a relatively low power, relatively low cost per watt linear amplifier chip.