Abstract: The disclosure relates to a pre-5th-Generation (5G) or 5G communication system to be provided for supporting higher data rates Beyond 4th-generation (4G) communication system, such as long term evolution (LTE). A radiating element of an antenna is provided. The radiating element includes a vibrator radiating circuit board, wherein vibrator radiating arms arranged in pairs are printed on the vibrator radiating circuit board, a width of the vibrator radiating arms is less than one-half of a wavelength, a vibrator balun circuit board, configured to support the vibrator radiating circuit board, wherein a vibrator balun is printed on the vibrator balun circuit board, a height of the vibrator balun is at least less than one-fifth of the wavelength, the vibrator balun comprises at least one first slot.

Abstract: A multibeam antenna including a substrate, and further includes an antenna element, a first guiding apparatus, and a second guiding apparatus disposed on the substrate. The antenna element includes a first pole configured to receive a feeding signal and a second pole that is grounded. The first guiding apparatus enables a first beam generated by the antenna element to radiate in a first direction, and the second guiding apparatus enables a second beam generated by the antenna element to radiate in a second direction. A phase center of the antenna element is at an intersecting point of a first axis and a second axis, the first axis passing through a phase center of the first guiding apparatus and parallel to the first direction, and the second axis passing through a phase center of the second guiding apparatus and parallel to the second direction.

Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to a beam steering vehicle radar for object identification. The radar includes a radar module having at least one beam steering transmit antenna to radiate one or more radio frequency (“RF”) beams in a plurality of directions, at least one beam steering receive antenna to receive one or more RF return signals, and a transceiver to generate radar data capturing a surrounding environment from the one or more received RF return signals. The radar also includes a perception module configured to detect and identify an object in the surrounding environment from the radar data. At least one of the beam steering transmit antenna has a side lobe reduction mechanism formed within a substrate to reduce side lobes in the radiated one or more RF beams.

Abstract: An antenna device includes a first conductor corresponding to communication in a first frequency band, a ground conductor that faces the first conductor, and a second conductor that is disposed between the first conductor and the ground conductor, faces the first conductor and the ground conductor, and has a power supply point. The second conductor is disposed so as to face one end side of the first conductor in an upper-lower direction of the first conductor. The first conductor has a slot disposed at a position facing the other end side opposite to the second conductor, the slot corresponding to communication in a second frequency band that is different from the first frequency band.

Abstract: An impedance matching method for a low-profile ultra-wideband array antenna is provided. The method includes: connecting an arm of a balanced end of a hyperbolic microstrip balun in series with an open circuit line; directly coupling the open circuit line to a radiator layer; connecting another arm of the balanced end of the hyperbolic microstrip balun to the radiator layer via a metallized via hole, and welding an unbalanced end of the hyperbolic microstrip balun to a coaxial line, so that the coaxial line feeds a power to the antenna via the hyperbolic microstrip balun. In this method, the open circuit line is integrated between the hyperbolic microstrip balun and the radiator layer of the antenna to achieve an impedance matching of the ultra-wideband antenna and to simplify a structure of a matching circuit.

Abstract: An antenna structure includes a first radiation element, a second radiation element, a third radiation element, a fourth radiation element, and a fifth radiation element. The first radiation element has a feeding point. The second radiation element is coupled to the feeding point. The second radiation element is at least partially surrounded by the first radiation element. The third radiation element is coupled to a ground voltage. The fourth radiation element is coupled to the third radiation element. The fifth radiation element is coupled to the third radiation element. The fifth radiation element is at least partially surrounded by the third radiation element and the fourth radiation element.

Abstract: Various wireless device and antenna array configurations are provided. An example wireless device includes at least one radio frequency integrated circuit, at least one patch antenna element operably coupled to the at least one radio frequency integrated circuit, at least one dipole antenna comprising two dipole antenna elements disposed adjacent to the at least one patch antenna element and operably coupled to the at least one radio frequency integrated circuit, and at least one high impedance surface disposed below the at least one dipole antenna and adjacent to the at least one patch antenna element.

Abstract: A multi-operator radio node for a communication system that supports sharing a common antenna array while supporting multiple service providers. The multi-operator radio node includes signal processing circuits for each supported service provider. Each signal processing circuit is configured to receive communication signals for a supported service provider to be distributed through a common antenna array to wireless client devices. Each signal processing circuit includes a modem that processes the received communication signals for spectrum of its service provider to provide signal streams to be distributed to co-located antenna elements in the antenna array. Summation circuits are provided at the front end of each RF chain circuit to combine signal streams of the spectrum of the service providers directed to the same antenna element in the antenna array to form signal beams in individual frequencies of the service providers.

Abstract: A millimeter wave antenna and a process design of a millimeter wave antenna are provided. The millimeter wave antenna includes a substrate and an antenna attached to the substrate. The substrate includes a first region and a second region. A thickness of the first region is less than a thickness of the second region. The antenna is arranged on the first region. According to the present application, the millimeter wave antenna enables the substrate attached with the antenna to be as thin as possible, such that a medium structure of the first region of the substrate is changed, reducing an energy loss while a millimeter wave is being transmitted.

Abstract: An antenna device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a dielectric layer, a radiation pattern disposed on a top surface of the dielectric layer, a signal pad electrically connected to the radiation pattern, and a ground pad spaced apart from the signal pad and having an isolation space. A length of the isolation space is greater than a length of the signal pad.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to an antenna assembly having a first conductive element having a bowtie shape, the first conductive element on a dielectric material at a first layer; a feed point within the bowtie; a second conductive element as a feed line, at a second layer, wherein the second conductive element is electrically coupled to the first conductive element at least at the feed point, independently of direct electrical contact between the first conductive element and the second conductive element; and a ground plane. In some implementations, the second conductive element has no direct electrical contact with the first conductive element, and electrical coupling of the conductive elements comprises electric fields within the dielectric. This reduces the risk of electrical performance degradation caused by mechanical damage at the feed point, such as when the antenna assembly is installed to conform to a non-planar surface.

Abstract: A phased array antenna system having radiating units unitarily formed and arranged in an array by direct metal sintering avoiding assembly requirements. Each radiating unit includes a free-space impedance transformer having first, second and third radiator elements. Each radiating unit includes an embedded balun having first, second, and third impedance transition elements located generally concentric with the first, the second, and the third radiator elements and distally connected respectively to form a first integrated coaxial interface, a second integrated coaxial interface, and an integrated ground interface. Each radiating unit includes a ground plane electrically coupled to the integrated ground interface.

Abstract: A compact ultrasonic flowmeter for measuring flowrate and other fluid related data includes a flow tube with a flow bore for passage of the fluid between an inlet and an outlet, a flowmeter housing associated with the flow tube, a printed circuit board arranged in the flowmeter housing and including a processor for controlling operations of the flowmeter, a meter circuit including ultrasonic transducers provided on the printed circuit board and configured for operating the ultrasonic transducers to transmit and receive ultrasonic wave packets through the fluid, a display mounted on the printed circuit board and configured for displaying a measured flowrate and the other fluid related data, one or more battery packs for powering flowmeter operations, and an antenna element configured to be connected to a radio circuit via connectors provided on the printed circuit board and/or the antenna element.

Abstract: An antenna (100) includes a ground plate (110) and a radiating element (130) that has a shape expanding in a predetermined expansion direction and a self-similar shape with respect to an end portion (135) connected to a feeding line (151) that is a feeding portion. The radiating element (130) is arranged in a standing state relative to the end portion (135) so as to face the end portion (135) toward the ground plate (110). In addition, the radiating element (130) has a first radiating element portion (131) and a second radiating element portion (133) that are plane-symmetric to each other across a predetermined virtual symmetric plane (A1) along the expansion direction, and thereby forms a shape expanded in the expansion direction.

Abstract: An antenna array may include shielding elements that provide a degree of radiation shielding to other components of the antenna array, such as a substrate of the antenna array. In some examples, the shielding elements may be positioned to overlap with one or more gaps between antenna elements, or one or more gaps between ground elements (e.g., when viewed from a radiation source, when viewed in a direction perpendicular to a substrate). Thus, shielding elements of an antenna array may reflect, absorb, or otherwise dissipate radiation that passes through such gaps before the radiation is incident on the other components of the antenna array, such as the substrate of the antenna array.

Abstract: A wideband/broadband antenna is described, comprising a dielectric substrate with a first surface with an antenna feed with two conductors, comprising a first feed connection and a second feed connection, wherein the second feed connection is or acts as the ground. A first conductive layer extends from the antenna feed in a first direction and is electrically connected to the first feed connection, wherein the first conductive layer extends in a direction away from the antenna feed, and to a first end edge. A second conductive layer extends in a second direction, away from the first conductive layer, and is electrically connected to the second feed connection. A non-conductive zone separates the first and second conductive layers. On a second surface of the substrate there is a third conductive layer which extends from a second end edge in the direction towards the antenna feed, the extent of which at least in part coincides with that of the first conducting layer at the first surface.

Abstract: An antenna assembly has a dielectric substrate. A plurality of end fire antennas in a Yagi-Uda configuration is positioned around edges of the dielectric substrate.

Abstract: The size of a solid-state imaging device that captures images is reduced. The solid-state imaging device includes an array antenna. A plurality of rectifying antenna circuits is arranged in the array antenna. Each of the plurality of rectifying antenna circuits includes a rectifying antenna and a pixel signal generating unit. The pixel signal generating unit includes a floating diffusion layer, a transfer transistor that transfers charge from the rectifying antenna to the floating diffusion layer in accordance with a transfer signal, a reset transistor that initializes the amount of charge in the floating diffusion layer in accordance with a reset signal, an amplification transistor that amplifies a voltage corresponding to the amount of charge accumulated in the floating diffusion layer, and a selection transistor that outputs a signal of the amplified voltage as a pixel signal in accordance with a selection signal.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns an embedded antenna having alternating polarization resonators. The embedded antenna includes a substrate, a first antenna radiator, and a second antenna radiator. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The first antenna radiator and second antenna radiator are each disposed on the first surface. The first antenna radiator has a first length extending along the substrate and further includes a first minor radiator element and a second minor radiator element disposed on each terminal end of the first length. The second antenna radiator has a second length wherein the second length is less than the first length. Additionally, the first length and the second antenna radiator comprise a parallel orientation. In some embodiments, the embedded antenna further includes a third antenna radiator and a fourth antenna radiator where each is disposed on the second side.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a dual-band antenna includes stamping a metallic sheet to form an antenna plate having at least one antenna element with a low frequency section and a high frequency section having a slot; and folding the at least one antenna element about a portion of a perimeter of the stamped metallic sheet forming an upper surface, a side wall and a lower surface of the at least one antenna element.

Abstract: An antenna assembly includes a first interface for receiving a first RF signal, a second interface for receiving a second RF signal, and an antenna array including a first array and a second array that extend vertically. The first array includes a first radiating element and a second radiating element, and the second array includes a third radiating element and a fourth radiating element. A power coupling circuit is provided, which is configured to feed a first sub-component of the first RF signal and a first sub-component of the second RF signal to the first radiating element and/or the third radiating element in a power-reduced coupling manner. A plurality of radiating elements in the first array are electrically connected to the first interface, and a plurality of radiating elements in the second array are electrically connected to the second interface, respectively.

Abstract: A 5G antenna unit includes: a feed stalk including two support plates intersected with each other; a radiation structure disposed at a first end of the feed stalk and including a radiation surface away from the first end of the feed stalk; and a feed board disposed at a second end of the feed stalk. One end of each of the two support plates adjacent to the radiation structure partially passes through the radiation surface of the radiation structure to fix and support the radiation structure. Each support plate is provided with at least two feed lines for coupling with the radiation surface. An end surface of the feed board adjacent to the feed board is provided with a feed network including a plurality of feed points. Each feed point is electrically connected to one of the feed lines to form a feeding structure including at least two feed points of the plurality of feed points.

Abstract: An antenna system includes: a ground conductor; a substrate; a pair of planar dipole conductors disposed such that at least a portion of the substrate is disposed between the ground conductor and the pair of dipole conductors; a pair of energy couplers each electrically connected to a respective one of the pair of dipole conductors; and a pair of isolated lobes including electrically-conductive material. The pair of isolated lobes are electrically separate from the pair of dipole conductors and the pair of energy couplers, and disposed between the pair of dipole conductors and the ground conductor.

Abstract: The invention provides an antenna for multi-broadband and multi-polarization communication, which may include a plurality of radiators configured to jointly function as one or more dipoles, and a plurality of parasitic elements. Each radiator may be configured to contribute to resonances at two or more nonoverlapping bands, and may comprise an arm and a ground wall connecting the arm and a ground plane. The arm may comprise an arm plate and a folded arm. The ground wall may comprise a meandering portion causing a distance between the arm and the ground plane to be shorter than a length of a current conduction path along the ground wall between the arm and the ground plane. On a geometric reference surface, a projection of each parasitic element may extend between two gaps which clamp a projection of an associated one of the radiators.

Abstract: The embodiments herein provide a dual-polarized MIMO ultra-wideband system comprising of a linear polarized radiator and circularly polarized radiator. A Symmetric Heptagonal Monopole (SHM) radiating element coupled with a Stepped Co-Planar Waveguide (SCW) provides an ultra-wide bandwidth with linear polarization. An Asymmetric Ruby Shaped Monopole Radiator (ARSM) aided along with a Modified Asymmetric Ground Plane (MAGP) provides the resonance for the entire ultra-wide bandwidth with circular polarization. Modified Asymmetric Ground Plane (MAGP) reduces the cross-polarization between the radiators. Good isolation is achieved using Rectangular Slots (RS) deployed between the radiators. The Symmetric Heptagonal Monopole (SHM) radiating element embedded with Stepped Coplanar Waveguide (SCW), and an Asymmetric Ruby Shaped Monopole (ARSM) radiating element placed above a Modified Asymmetric Ground Plane (MAGP) is configured on a single platform to realize the proposed dual-band UWB MIMO system.

Abstract: An antenna system includes a right-hand circularly polarized antenna for receiving Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals and located on a receiver housing; a vertical semitransparent screen for providing an Down/Up ratio DU 9 ? 0 = DU ? ( ? e = 9 ? 0 ? ) = F ? ( - 9 ? 0 ? ) F ? ( 9 ? 0 ? ) of ?13 dB or better for at least some GNSS frequencies; the semitransparent screen being connected to a ground plane of the antenna; the ground plane being connected to a conductive receiver housing; the semitransparent screen further comprising a horizontal slot to which sets of lumped impedance elements are connected. Each set includes several lumped elements; where the lumped elements are capacitors and/or inductors and/or resistors; where the lumped elements in each set are connected in parallel or series; and the semitransparent screen including at least 4 segments arranged symmetrically around the center of the antenna and connected to each other.

Abstract: An antenna apparatus includes a feed line; a ground plane surrounding a portion of the feed line; a feed via electrically connected to the feed line and extending from a first side of the feed line; a first end-fire antenna pattern disposed on a first side of at least a portion of the ground plane and spaced apart from the ground plane, and electrically connected to the feed via; a second end-fire antenna pattern disposed on a second side of the feed line opposite the first side of the feed line and spaced apart from the first end-fire antenna pattern; and a core via electrically connecting the first end-fire antenna patterns to the second end-fire antenna pattern.

Abstract: Directive gain antenna elements implemented with an aperture-fed patch array antenna assembly are described. A feed network for the aperture-fed patch array may include offset apertures and may also include meandering feed lines. Scalable aperture shapes and orientations that can be used with antennas operating at any frequency and with dual orthogonal polarizations are also disclosed. Directive gain antenna elements implemented with arrays of orthogonal reflected dipoles are also described with optimal feed networks and parasitic elements to achieve desired directive gain characteristics. Such arrayed dipole antennas feature dual orthogonal polarizations with assembly tabs that lower cost and improve reliability. Backhaul radios that incorporate said antennas are also disclosed.

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: An omni-directional antenna including a plurality of stacked omni-directional antenna core assemblies. Each antenna core assembly comprises a conductive ground plane defining an axis normal to the ground plane and a plurality of conductive plates projecting orthogonally from the conductive ground plane and angularly spaced about the axis. Each of the plates defines an edge extending radially outboard from the central axis and diverging away from the conductive ground plane as the radial distance increases from the central axis. The edge defines a first region defining an acute angle relative to the conductive ground plane and a second region, radially outboard of the first region defining an arcuate shape.

Abstract: An integrated circuit (10, 10a-d) is disclosed, which is configured to be connected to an antenna module (3) having multiple antenna elements (17). The integrated circuit (10, 10a-d) comprises a plurality of communications circuits (50j), each of which is configured to be connected to an antenna element (17) of the antenna module (3). It also comprises a first clock input terminal (551) configured to receive a reference clock signal from outside the integrated circuit (10, 10a-d) and a first clock-distribution network (601) connected between the first clock input terminal (551) and a first subset (651) of the communication circuits (50j). Furthermore, it comprises a second clock input terminal (552) configured to receive a reference clock signal from outside the integrated circuit (10, 10a-d) and a second clock-distribution network (601) connected between the second clock input terminal (552) and a second subset (652) of the communication circuits (50j).

Abstract: A non-transitory computer-readable recording medium having stored therein a program that, when a processor coupled to a memory and the processor is configured to execute the program, causes the processor configured to: store, in the memory, a design data of a metal member disposed around the patch antenna having a ground conductor and an antenna element having a power feeding point, and a positional relationship between the metal member and the patch antenna; and determine a relative position between the power feeding point and the metal member so that a center point and the power feeding point of the patch antenna in plan view are located on a perpendicular line to a surface of the metal member on the patch antenna side based on the design data of the metal member and the positional relationship stored in the memory.

Abstract: A component carrier with a double layer structure is illustrated and described. The double layer structure includes an electrically conductive patterned layer structure and a further patterned layer structure made of a two-dimensional material. The patterned layer structure and the further patterned layer structure have at least partly the same pattern. In an embodiment the component carrier includes a stack with at least one electrically conductive layer structure and/or at least one electrically insulating layer structure and at least one double layer structure connected with the stack.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present application disclose an antenna element, an antenna array, and a base station. The antenna element comprises: a metal floor; and a first polarized antenna and a second polarized antenna disposed on an insulating bracket, wherein the insulating bracket is disposed on the metal floor; the first polarized antenna is orthogonal in polarization to the second polarized antenna; the shape of a radiating surface is a graph surrounded by an asteroid, a first oscillating arm and a second oscillating arm are symmetrically disposed; a first feeding end and a second feeding end are differentially fed; the second polarized antenna is composed of a third feeding end, a fourth feeding end, and a second symmetrical oscillator located on the radiating surface; a third oscillating arm and a fourth oscillating arm are symmetrically disposed; the third feeding end and the fourth feeding end are differentially fed.

Abstract: The antenna includes a substrate and a plurality of unit cells coupled to the substrate. Each unit cell includes a dipole feed extending from the substrate, a first antenna dipole coupled to the dipole feed, and a second antenna dipole coupled to the dipole feed. The first antenna dipole includes a first arm on a first side of the dipole feed and a second arm on a second side of the dipole feed opposite the first side. The second antenna dipole includes a third arm on a third side of the dipole feed and a fourth arm on a fourth side of the dipole feed opposite the third side.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes, in a dual polarized omni-directional antenna and a base station including the same, a plurality of radiating elements disposed to be spaced apart in one direction by the dual polarized omni-directional antenna, and a feed line for providing a feed signal to the plurality of radiating elements, and the plurality of radiating elements include a first radiator for generating one polarization of dual polarization, and a second radiator for generating the other polarization of the dual polarization, respectively, the first radiator is prepared on a first surface, and the second radiator is prepared on a second surface, and a main lobe direction of the first radiator and a main lobe direction of the second radiator are different directions from each other.

Abstract: A base station antenna includes a panel that has a ground plane, first and second arrays that have respective first and second sets of linearly arranged radiating elements mounted on the panel, and a decoupling unit positioned between a first radiating element of the first array and a first radiating element of the second array. The decoupling unit includes at least a first sidewall that faces the first radiating element of the first array, a second sidewall that faces the first radiating element of the second array and an internal cavity that is defined in the region between the sidewalls. The first and second sidewalls are electrically conductive and electrically connected to the ground plane.

Abstract: A dipole antenna is disclosed. The dipole antenna includes a first arm, a second arm, and a first conductive plate. The first conductive plate is placed inside one of the first arm or the second arm. The first conductive plate creates a cavity inside the one of the first arm or the second arm.

Abstract: There is presented a wireless device for dual-polarization beamforming. The wireless device comprises an antenna array. The antenna array comprises antenna elements of mutually orthogonal polarizations and a baseband chain. The antenna elements of both polarizations are operatively connected to the baseband chain. There is also presented a method for dual-polarization beamforming as performed by such a wireless device.

Abstract: A diagnostic apparatus for analysis, testing, inspecting and/or screening an integrated and assembled electrically powered equipment rack and its populated cards and devices for measurement of degree of device aging, improper operation, degradation, condition, and/or Remaining Useful Life (RUL). The device includes an antenna card with a detachably attachable antenna module that can be positioned at a distance from the electrically devices under test and a signal receiver or sensor for examining a signal from the electrically powered device, but especially applied to rackmount supported electronics and/or chassis based electronics. The receiver or sensor collects unintended and/or intended RF energy components emitted by the electrically powered device and performs the above analysis in a response to the acquired signal input while the electrically powered device is active or powered.

Abstract: Provided are a method and device for reconstructing a field source of an array antenna based on dipoles. The method includes: S1, measuring a radiation field of the array antenna; S2, obtaining a first initial reconstruction array X; S3, constructing a first transmission matrix T; S4, performing an iterative calculation to obtain a first final reconstruction array X?; S5, obtaining a second initial reconstruction array Y; S6, constructing a second transmission matrix T?; and S7, performing an iterative calculation to obtain a second final reconstruction array Y?. The device includes a measuring unit, a reconstruction plane determining unit, a first initial reconstructing unit, a first transmission matrix constructing unit, a first final reconstructing unit, a second initial reconstructing unit, a second transmission matrix constructing unit, and a second final reconstructing unit.

Abstract: An antenna apparatus includes a ground layer, a wiring layer spaced apart from either a first surface or a second surface of the ground layer and including wiring lines, feed lines electrically connected to the wiring lines, a dipole antenna pattern to transmit and/or receive an RF signal, a plurality of feed vias to electrically connect poles of the dipole antenna pattern to the feed lines, and a ground pattern to electrically connect the poles of the dipole antenna pattern to the ground layer.

Abstract: Provided is a multi-input multi-output antenna structure configured on a substrate, and the multi-input multi-output antenna structure includes two dipole antennas and two second grounded radiators. Each dipole antenna is used for resonating a first frequency band and a second frequency band. Each dipole antenna includes a feed-in radiator and a first grounded radiator. The feed-in radiator has a feed-in end. The first grounded radiator is disposed beside the feed-in radiator and has a first grounded end. The two second grounded radiators are positioned between the two dipole antennas, the two second grounded radiators are separated from the two first grounded radiators and are respectively corresponding to the two first grounded radiators, and a bent gap is formed between the two second grounded radiators.

Abstract: An antenna includes an antenna body, a feeding network board screw-connected to the antenna body, and a feeding spring pin connecting the coupling feeding branch with a feeding network of the feeding network board. The antenna body includes a plastic bracket, an antenna radiating sheet provided on a top of the plastic bracket, and a coupling feeding branch provided on a side portion of the plastic bracket. The plastic bracket is formed into one piece, the antenna radiating sheet and the coupling feeding branch are spaced apart from and coupled with each other. The antenna of the present invention has good consistency, high reliability, is easy to assemble without welding, and has a simple overall structure, low cost and small size, and can be used for 5G large-scale antenna array deployment.

Abstract: An integrated circuit (10, 10a-d) is disclosed, which is configured to be connected to an antenna module (3) having multiple antenna elements (17). The integrated circuit (10, 10a-d) comprises a plurality of communications circuits (50j), each of which is configured to be connected to an antenna element (17) of the antenna module (3). It also comprises a first clock input terminal (551) configured to receive a reference clock signal from outside the integrated circuit (10, 10a-d) and a first clock-distribution network (601) connected between the first clock input terminal (551) and a first subset (651) of the communication circuits (50j). Furthermore, it comprises a second clock input terminal (552) configured to receive a reference clock signal from outside the integrated circuit (10, 10a-d) and a second clock-distribution network (601) connected between the second clock input terminal (552) and a second subset (652) of the communication circuits (50j).

Abstract: An antenna system includes a dielectric substrate, a first dipole antenna element, a second dipole antenna element, a first additional metal element, a second additional metal element, first conductive via elements, and second conductive via elements. The first dipole antenna element and the first additional metal element are disposed on a first surface of the dielectric substrate. The first dipole antenna element includes a first radiation element and a second radiation element. The second dipole antenna element and the second additional metal element are disposed on a second surface of the dielectric substrate. The second dipole antenna element includes a third radiation element and a fourth radiation element. The first additional metal element is coupled through the first conductive via elements to the third radiation element. The second additional metal element is coupled through the second conductive via elements to the first radiation element.

Abstract: An antenna apparatus includes a substrate, a transmission antenna disposed on the substrate, and an auxiliary substrate disposed in an upper portion of the transmission antenna and having a radio wave guide unit having a horn shape. The auxiliary substrate further includes an insulator and a second metal pattern disposed in the radio wave guide unit on the insulator.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are techniques for improving the radiation efficiency and coverage range of antennas in wireless devices. According to some embodiments, an antenna includes an antenna feed and a radiator, where signals to be transmitted by the antenna are coupled from the antenna feed to the radiator through distributed and coherent coupling, such that the radiations by the antenna feed and the radiator constructively interfere in a far field to achieve a higher radiation efficiency and an increased coverage range, without increasing the power consumption of the antenna.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, designs, and methods of attaching an antenna to a utility meter faceplate. The faceplate is capable having an antenna adhesively attached to a side surface of the faceplate in a manner that minimizes noise from meter components.

Abstract: A deformed dipole is suggested with trace elements configured for wideband LTE and GPS operation. The deformed dipole comprises a first dipole conductor disposed on a first surface and first side of the circuit board and a second dipole conductor disposed on an opposite surface and opposite side of the circuit board.