Abstract: The corrugated component for the transmission and manipulation of electromagnetic signals with frequency up to several THz, comprises an assembly of a plurality of plates stacked together in a hollow guiding rod wherein said plates have at least one aperture of alternating diameter to form a slot or a ridge in alternate fashion, wherein the external shape of said plates corresponds to the internal shape of the hollow guiding rod. The invention also concerns a method for assembling such a corrugated component.

Abstract: A set of antenna geometries for use in integrated arrays at terahertz frequencies are described. Two fabrication techniques to construct such antennas are presented. The first technique uses an advanced laser micro-fabrication, allowing fabricating advanced 3D geometries. The second technique uses photolithographic processes, allowing the fabrication of arrays on a single wafer in parallel.

Abstract: A package structure includes a planar core structure, an antenna structure disposed on one side of the planar core structure, and an interface structure disposed on an opposite side of the planar core structure. The antenna structure and interface structure are each formed of a plurality of laminated layers, each laminated layer having a patterned conductive layer formed on an insulating layer. The antenna structure includes a planar antenna formed on one or more patterned conductive layers of the laminated layers. The interface structure includes a power plane, a ground plane, signal lines, and contact pads formed on one or more patterned conductive layers of the laminated layers of the interface structure. The package structure further includes an antenna feed line structure formed in, and routed through, the interface structure and the planar core structure, and connected to the planar antenna.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a common mode noise chip filter and a method for manufacturing the same, the common mode noise chip filter including: a ferrite substrate; coil patterns formed on the ferrite substrate; and a ferrite-polymer complex layer formed on the result substrate having the coil patterns formed therein, wherein the ferrite-polymer complex layer has a multilayer structure, so that the ferrite-polymer complex layer filling an inner space of the substrate having inner coil patterns is formed to have the multilayer structure but not a single-layer structure, thereby lowering internal stress, and thus improving reliability of the common mode noise chip filter as a product.

Abstract: A receiver optical module to receive a wavelength multiplexed light is disclosed. The optical module installs an optical demultiplexer to demultiplex the wavelength multiplexed light. The optical demultiplexer includes a wavelength selective filters each supported by a base substrate. A feature of the base substrate is that the base substrate in the plane shape thereof is a parallelogram with two sides forming an angle substantially equal to an incident angle of the wavelength multiplexed light input to the wavelength selective filter.

Abstract: Techniques for forming a header for an implantable medical device via a two-shot molding process are described. The two-shot molding processes may include a first molding step that creates a first-shot assembly and a second molding step that creates a second-shot assembly. The first-shot assembly may be formed to include one or more protrusions configured to interact with a second-shot mold and/or molding material in the second molding step. The second molding step may be configured to overmold the first-shot assembly. The header may include an attachment plate at least partially embedded in molding material and configured to be mechanically coupled to a body of the implantable medical device.

Abstract: A vertically interleaved in-building distributed antenna system is described. The in-building distributed antenna system includes a multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO) radio. The MIMO radio includes a first branch connector and a second branch connector. The in-building distributed antenna system further includes a first branch transport medium coupled to the first branch connector and a second branch transport medium coupled to the second branch connector. The in-building distributed antenna system further includes a plurality of antennas. The plurality of antennas includes one or more first branch antennas coupled to the first branch transport medium and one or more second branch antennas coupled to the second branch transport medium. The first branch antennas are vertically interleaved with the second branch antennas in the structure.

Abstract: A diversity antenna module comprising a first radiating element adapted to operate with a first transceiver circuit operating in at least one band and a second radiating element adapted to operate with a second transceiver circuit operating in at least one band. The first radiating element is disposed along a first side of a substrate and the second radiating element is disposed along a second side of the substrate, wherein the first and second sides are substantially perpendicular to each other, the first and second radiating elements being spatially dispersed from each another by a distance.

Abstract: A proximity sensor includes: a transmitter unit for transmitting a light signal; a receiver unit for receiving the light signal reflected by an object to determine a proximity status of the object; and a housing defining a first enclosed accommodation space for accommodating the receiver unit, wherein the portion of the housing which defines the first enclosed accommodation space has a sealed light passage made of a light-transmissible material such that the receiver unit is capable of receiving the light signal reflected by the object through the light passage. The housing can further include a second enclosed accommodation space for accommodating the transmitter unit.

Abstract: An antenna and method of making the same is disclosed wherein the antenna includes a seal assembly comprising a seal plate to prevent material used to form a seal around the conductor element from entering into the air gap of the antenna body.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing and a communications disposed in the housing. The communications module is configured to transmit and/or receive radio signals using at least one communications standard. An aerial glass cover is mounted on a side of the housing so as to form a skin covering the side of the housing. The aerial glass cover includes a glass carrier having a surface on which at least one antenna is printed, where the at least one antenna is configured to operate in at least one communications band associated with the at least one communications standard. A transmission line is formed between the communications module and the at least one antenna.

Abstract: An antenna assembly is provided. The antenna assembly includes at least one foam member that is fabricated from a homogenous material, wherein the foam member includes a first surface and a second surface. At least one conductive plate including a first conductive plate is coupled to the foam member first surface. The foam member second surface is configured to couple to a second conductive plate or receive a conductive coating thereon to facilitate at least one electromagnetic wave to be channeled through the antenna assembly in a substantially single direction.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a hollow waveguide including a metal pipe and a hollow region formed inside of the metal pipe includes pressure-bonding metal pipes each of which includes a metal material different from each other to form a metal-clad pipe including an inside metal layer and an outside metal layer, and polishing a surface of the inside metal layer.

Abstract: A method for assembling a housing of an electronic device including the following steps is provided. An antenna pattern layer and an adhesive layer is provided, wherein the antenna pattern layer has a first surface opposite a second surface, and the adhesive layer is disposed on the first surface of the antenna pattern layer. A plastic frame is formed on the second surface of the antenna pattern layer by injection molding. The antenna pattern layer and the plastic frame are attached on a substrate via the adhesive layer. In addition, a housing assembly of an electronic device is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a common mode filter and a method of manufacturing the same. The common mode filter includes: a primary coil that includes a primary coil body forming a plane in a vortex structure; and a secondary coil that includes a secondary coil body forming a co-plane in the same vortex structure as the primary coil body and forms a 180° rotational symmetry with the primary coil body, having the same length, width, and turn number as the primary coil body. Further, the method of manufacturing a common mode filter is proposed.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising: a ground member (22) including an edge (32); a near field coupling member (30) configured to electromagnetically couple with other coupling members (41) external to the apparatus (12), and being configured to receive signals from and/or provide signals to radio frequency circuitry (14), at least a first portion (44) of the one or more loops being positioned adjacent or at the edge (32) of the ground member, the near field coupling member (30) including one or more loops defining an aperture (42), the near field coupling member being configured to receive one or more antennas (18) within the aperture (42) of the one or more loops. The first portion (44) of the one or more loops may be positioned outside of the edge of the ground member and be separated from the edge by a first gap (46). The apparatus may further comprise one or more decoupling members (48) configured to reduce interference between the near field coupling member and the one or more antennas (18).

Abstract: Multi-band antenna systems for communication systems are disclosed. An antenna system includes at least one low band dipole radiating element for radiating RF energy in a low frequency range and at least one group or column of high band dipole radiating assemblies for radiating RF energy in a high frequency range. The low band dipole radiating element may be constructed to provide improved control beam width stability of the high band dipole radiating assemblies and improved cross-polarization performance in the low frequency range. The high band dipole radiating assemblies include high band dipole radiating elements and shrouds surrounding the high band dipole radiating elements. The shrouds are configured to improve the beam width stability and cross-polarization of the high band dipole radiating elements, improve isolation between the high band dipole radiating elements and to shift resonance of the high band dipole radiating assemblies below the low frequency range.

Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for providing an improved antenna for NFC mobile devices. Embodiments of the disclosure provide an antenna configuration that makes it possible to establish an NFC link when an NFC mobile device is oriented in ergonomic positions that are desirable for a user. In various embodiments, the NFC antenna is folded and wrapped around a portion of the case of a mobile wireless device. Using the NFC antenna disclosed herein, an NFC link can be established regardless of the orientation of the NFC wireless mobile device and another NFC device, as long as the antenna-bearing end of the wireless mobile device is pointed toward the antenna of the other NFC device.

Abstract: Multi-layer, multi-material fabrication methods include depositing at least one structural material and at least one sacrificial material during the formation of each of a plurality of layers wherein deposited materials for each layer are planarized to set a boundary level for the respective layer and wherein during formation of at least one layer at least three materials are deposited with a planarization operation occurring before deposition of the last material to set a planarization level above the layer boundary level and wherein a planarization occurs after deposition of the last material whereby the boundary level for the layer is set. Some formation processes use electrochemical fabrication techniques (e.g. including selective depositions, bulk depositions, etching operations and planarization operations) and post-deposition processes (e.g. selective etching operations and/or back filling operations).

Abstract: A device comprising an elongated structural member, said member including a dielectric material such as air or other suitable dielectric disposed inside the member and having a microstrip disposed axially in the dielectric material. The member may have a series of slots positioned at a predetermined distance with each slot having a portion transverse to the disposition of the microstrip, and a portion parallel to the disposition of the microstrip. In operation RF power from the microstrip radiates through the slots according to a desired radiation pattern. Some embodiments may have arrays of patch antennas positioned to radiate in a direction to complement the radiation pattern of the slots. The slots may be formed asymmetrical or symmetrical to achieve a desired radiation pattern. Some embodiments provide for omni-directional radiation in horizontal polarization. When patches arrays are added the structure may provide dual (vertical and horizontal) polarization.

Abstract: A communications device may include a near-field communication (NFC) circuit device, and a radio frequency (RF) signal blocking member adhesively coupled with the NFC device. The RF signal blocking member may be configured to block RF signal communication by the NFC device while coupled therewith. The RF signal blocking member may comprise an electrical conductor. In accordance with an example, the RF signal blocking member may comprise a frangible layer. In another example, a pressure sensitive adhesive layer may be included for adhesively securing the RF signal blocking member with the NFC device.

Abstract: A satellite antenna adapter comprising a bottom plate comprising a top surface and a bottom surface, a reflector mounting plate coupled to the bottom plate. The bottom surface of the bottom plate is constructed to removably couple to a tripod. The top surface of the bottom plate is constructed to removably couple to a satellite antenna feed. The reflector mounting plate is constructed to removably couple to a satellite reflector and is substantially perpendicular to the top surface of the bottom plate.

Abstract: This document discloses one or more systems, apparatuses, methods, etc. for integrating coil antennas in a carbon fiber chassis portable device. More particularly, the carbon fiber chassis portable device containing unidirectional weave carbon fibers in its chassis—to support near field communications (NFC) related functions—is described.

Abstract: An assembly method for first and second articles is disclosed. A first substrate with a plurality of first articles and a second substrate with a plurality of second articles are selected. The articles on the flexible substrate webs with different pitches are assembled together by displacing portions between the first articles of one web out of plane to move the first articles on that web to the same shorter pitch as the second articles on the other web, aligning the two webs to register corresponding first and second articles on the two webs, and assembling the corresponding articles together. The assembly may be used for example in the making of RFID tags, labels and inlays.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided. In the apparatus, there is an antenna package and an integrated circuit (IC). A circuit trace assembly is secured to the IC. A coupler (with an antenna assembly and a high impedance surface (HIS)) is secured to the circuit trace assembly. An antenna assembly has a window region, a conductive region that substantially surrounds the window region, a circular patch antenna that is in communication with the IC, and an elliptical patch antenna that is located within the window region, that is extends over at least a portion of the circular patch antenna, and that is in communication with the circular patch antenna. The HIS substantially surrounds the antenna assembly.

Abstract: An assembly method for first and second articles is disclosed. A first substrate with a plurality of first articles and a second substrate with a plurality of second articles are selected. The articles on the flexible substrate webs with different pitches are assembled together by displacing portions between the first articles of one web out of plane to move the first articles on that web to the same shorter pitch as the second articles on the other web, aligning the two webs to register corresponding first and second articles on the two webs, and assembling the corresponding articles together. The assembly may be used for example in the making of RFID tags, labels and inlays.

Abstract: A compact interfacing device for rotating electro-magnetic fields between an input and output waveguide includes a support bar extending between opposing sides of a frame, the frame encircling an interior space divided by the support bar; and a dipole bar orientated orthogonal to the support bar. When the input waveguide interfaces an input-side of the frame and is arranged so that an extent of an input width of the input waveguide is orientated at first angle with respect to an extent of the dipole-bar length, and when the output waveguide interfaces an output-side of the frame and is arranged so that an extent of an output width of the output waveguide is orientated at a second angle with respect to the extent of the dipole-bar length, an input electric field aligned perpendicular to the extent of the input width is rotated upon propagating through the compact interfacing device.

Abstract: An antenna includes a first portion and a second portion soldered together. The first portion includes conductive traces applied to a first device part. The conductive traces may wrap from one side of the first device part to another side. A second device part is attached to the first device part to enclose a speaker. The second portion of the antenna comprises FPC attached to the second device part. A section of the FPC portion of the antenna extends beyond an edge of the second part and folds over onto solder applied to a section of first portion of the antenna on the first device part. The solder may be melted to attach the first portion of the antenna on the first device part to the second portion of the antenna on the second device part.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an array antenna having a design phase, including synthesizing an array layout of the array antenna and choosing or designing radiating elements to be arranged according to the array layout; and a phase of physically making the array antenna, including arranging the radiating elements according to the array layout; the design phase having the steps of: a) synthesizing an array layout complying with a required minimum beamwidth, a required field of view, a required side lobe level and a target angular dependence of the maximum directivity of the array antenna over the required field of view; b) determining shaped radiation patterns of the radiating elements in order to approximate said target angular dependence of the maximum directivity of the array antenna over the required field of view; and c) choosing or designing radiating elements having the shaped radiation patterns determined at step b).

Abstract: An antenna system is provided that includes an antenna having an elongated conducting segment, such as a metal rod. An anisotropic metamaterial surrounds the elongated conducting segment of the antenna. The presence of the metamaterial remarkably expands the VSWR<2. An example antenna is a monopole antenna, such as a quarter-wavelength monopole antenna, surrounded by the metamaterial.

Abstract: In a method for manufacturing an electronic device an integrated circuit (1) is arranged between two layers (2, 3) of a substrate, said integrated circuit (1) having at least one contacting surface, a hole (4) is formed in at least one substrate layer (3) above said at least one contacting surface, a conductive structure (5) is formed on a surface of said at least one substrate layer (3) facing away from the integrated circuit (1) and said conductive structure (5) is connected to said contacting surface by means of said hole (4).

Abstract: An antenna system is described which is comprised of an artificial magnetic conductor (AMC), an antenna element, and a feed network comprised of shielded feedlines whose outer conductor, or shield, is routed through the substrate of the AMC. The feedline outer conductor is connected to both the substantially continuous conductive surface and the array of capacitive patches forming the AMC. The shielded feedline suppresses the excitation of undesired TM modes within the AMC substrate, results in a stable return loss over a frequency range associated with the AMC's high surface impedance and surface wave bandgap.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for automated and secure fuel delivery authorization and in particular, to such a device in which fuel delivery authorization device comprises a vehicle RFID tag disposed on the filler neck of a vehicle having a simplified installation process.

Abstract: A multilayer contactless smartcard 10 including an electronic chip embedded in the card, the chip being connected to an antenna 22 printed on a carrier layer 20, and two card bodies, one on each side of the carrier, each including at least one plastic layer 40 and 60. The antenna carrier is opaque and includes a first cut-out forming a void 23 filled with a transparent plastic; and the plastic layers of the two card bodies each include a second cut-out forming two identical voids 43 and 63 the outlines of which superimpose, in order to make a transparent zone appear in the thickness of the card, forming a transparent logo in the shape of the cut-out. A process for manufacturing such a card is also disclosed.

Abstract: A plate antenna module includes a first substrate unit, a second substrate unit, an adhesive unit and a pin unit. The first substrate unit including a first substrate body and a first electrode layer disposed on the top side of the first substrate body. The second substrate unit including a second substrate body disposed on the bottom side of the first substrate body, and the second substrate body has a second dielectric constant different from the first dielectric constant of the first substrate body. The adhesive unit includes a first adhesive sheet adhesively disposed between the first substrate body and the second substrate body and a second adhesive sheet adhered to the bottom side of the second substrate body. The pin unit includes a feeding pin electrically contacting the first electrode layer and sequentially passing through the first substrate unit, the second substrate unit and the adhesive unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a spectroscopic detector, including: at least one waveguide (70) arranged on a substrate (7) and having an input surface (700) to be connected to an electromagnetic source, in particular an infrared source, and a mirror (701) on the opposite surface, so as to generate a standing wave inside the waveguide; and a means for detecting electromagnetic radiation, which output an electrical signal according to the local intensity of the electromagnetic wave, characterised in that said detection means consists of suspended membrane bolometers (72 to 75) distributed between the input surface and the mirror, each membrane of said heat detectors being separated from said at least one waveguide by anchoring points (42) on said substrate (7), and in that means (702 to 705) for sampling a portion of the electromagnetic wave is provided between the input surface and the mirror.

Abstract: A method for manufacture of an electronic interface card including defining a pair of apertures in a substrate layer, associating an antenna with the substrate layer such that opposite ends of the antenna terminate at the apertures, placing a conductor in each of the apertures, connecting the antenna to the conductor, forming a recess in the substrate layer, attaching continuous connection wires to a plurality of chip modules, attaching the continuous connection wires to a plurality of conductors on a corresponding plurality of the substrate layers, cutting the continuous connection wires so as to retain portions thereof which connect each chip module to a corresponding pair of conductors and sealing the chip module in the recess.

Abstract: A method of fabricating an antenna. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of providing a substrate treated with a plasma treatment, providing a nanoparticle ink comprising nanoparticles, painting the nanoparticle ink on the substrate to form an antenna member in which the nanoparticles are connected, determining a feed point of the antenna member, and attaching an feeding port onto the substrate at the feed point to establish a contact between the feeding port and the antenna member.

Abstract: A microstrip antenna includes a substrate having a first surface and an opposing second surface, a ground plane disposed at the first surface of the dielectric layer, and a conductive layer disposed at the second surface of the substrate. The conductive layer includes a continuous conductive trace comprising a plurality of linear segments arranged in a near-closed polygonal chain. The near-closed polygonal chain can define a truncated square spiral shape. Alternatively, the near-closed polygonal chain can define one of a near-closed pentagonal shape, a near-closed hexagonal shape, a near-closed heptagonal shape, and a near-closed octagonal shape.

Abstract: A communication device including a ground plane and an antenna element is provided. An edge of the ground plane is embedded with a notch, which has at least a first edge and a second edge. The antenna element, disposed at the notch, has at least a first operating frequency band and a second operating frequency band. The antenna element includes a first conductive portion and a second conductive portion. The first conductive portion has a starting terminal, electrically coupled to the first edge of the notch through a signal source, as a feeding terminal of the antenna element. A capacitive coupling portion is formed between an end terminal of the first conductive portion and the ground plane. The second conductive portion has a shorting terminal electrically coupled or connected to the second edge of the notch.

Abstract: A gyrotropic metamaterial structure that include a plurality of chiral metamaterials forming one or more pairs of dipole structures. A plurality of lumped circuits are positioned between the one or more pairs of dipole structures. The lumped circuits have a plurality of subwavelengths antennas that are combined to change the polarization states of an incident polarized wave by producing Faraday-like rotation allowing for nomeciprocal propagation of the incident polarized wave.

Abstract: A communication system includes: a ceramic housing; and a ceramic antenna device attached to the ceramic housing.

Abstract: Provided herein is an integrated wireless patch comprising a contact layer, an electronics layer, and a battery layer. The contact layer is a substrate having gel cutouts. The electronics layer can be folded into contact with the contact layer. The battery layer can be folded into contact with the electronic layer. Further provided herein is a method of manufacturing a wireless integrated patch comprising folding a substrate comprising at least one cutout, at least one contact disk in communication with a surface of a patient through the cutout, and battery terminals, wherein the at least one cutout, the at least on contact, and the battery terminals are adaptable to be located in different layers after the substrate is folded.

Abstract: A voltage amplifier is provided that includes a first row and a second row each having a respective first or second plurality of capacitors arranged collinearly. First row capacitors comprise first terminals and second row capacitors comprise second terminals. The first row and second row are parallel to each other along longitudinal and lateral axes. A third row has a first plurality of diodes and a fourth row has a second plurality of diodes, each row positioned cross-wise to the first row and located above the first and second rows along the vertical axis. The first diodes are positioned parallel to each other along the longitudinal and lateral axes, and the second diodes are parallel to each other along the longitudinal and lateral axes and positioned cross-wise to and above the first plurality along the vertical axis. Diodes and capacitors are directly and physically connected using respective electrical leads.

Abstract: A wideband small-scale cavity oscillator includes a single resonating chamber, a negative resistance diode, at least one capacitive waveguide obstacle, and a tap. The single resonating chamber includes a length, width, and height. The length is greater than the width and height. The negative resistance diode is centrally disposed in the single resonating chamber, and the at least one capacitive waveguide obstacle is disposed in the single resonating chamber. The tap is disposed along the length of the single resonating chamber. A method of manufacturing a wideband small-scale cavity oscillator is provided, which includes providing a single resonating chamber including a length, width, and height, disposing a negative resistance diode centrally in the single resonating chamber, disposing at least one capacitive waveguide obstacle in the single resonating chamber, and disposing a tap along the length of the single resonating chamber.

Abstract: In an example embodiment, an electromagnetic interface can comprise: a first component comprising a first waveguide channel, a first interface surface, and a first force transfer feature; a second component comprising a second waveguide channel, a second interface surface, and a second force transfer feature; and a fastener that can be configured to force the first force transfer feature in sliding engagement with the second force transfer feature. The first and second force transfer features can be configured to interoperate to create an indirect force holding the first interface surface in contact with the second interface surface and holding the first waveguide channel in alignment with the second waveguide channel.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a polarizer. The apparatus comprises a dielectric rod, a first array of slots, and a second array of slots. The first array of slots and the second array of slots are formed in sidewalls of the dielectric rod. The first array of slots is substantially opposite to the second array of slots. The first array of slots and the second array of slots are configured to shift a first component orthogonal to a second component in a signal traveling through the dielectric rod by around 90 degrees with respect to each other. The dielectric rod may be a solid material or comprised of layers of dielectric substrates with metal tabs.

Abstract: A system according to one embodiment includes a phased array antenna comprising a plurality of slot loop antenna elements, the plurality of slot loop antenna elements configured in a planar array disposed on a flexible dielectric substrate, wherein each of the plurality of slot loop antenna elements generates a beam pattern orthogonal to the plane of the planar array; and driver circuitry coupled to each of the plurality of antenna elements, wherein the driver circuitry comprises a plurality of transceivers, the plurality of transceivers configured to provide independently adjustable phase delay to each of the plurality of slot loop antenna elements.

Abstract: Disclosed is a radio frequency (RF) antenna for plasma ion sources. The RF antenna includes a low-resistance metal tube having an inner and outer diameter. A low friction polymer tube also having an inner and outer diameter surrounds the low-resistance metal tube. The inner diameter of the polymer tube is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the low-resistance metal tube. A pre-formed quartz glass tube encases the low friction polymer tube and low-resistance metal tube. The quartz glass tube is pre-formed in a desired shape. A guide wire is attached inside one end of the low-resistance hollow metal tube. The flexible low friction polymer tube containing the low-resistance metal tubed may then be threaded through the quartz glass tube.

Abstract: Waveguide components that have a high degree of performance accuracy over the temperature range of interest are provided. The components require no post-formation trimming steps, are light-weight, and dimensionally stable. In addition, a method for the manufacture of these millimeter wave components is provided.