Patents Assigned to Theta-Com of California
  • MDS Receiver
    Patent number: 4384367
    Abstract: An improved low-cost microwave receiver is disclosed. The receiver is intended for use in the Multipoint Distribution Services (MDS) for the reception of television signals transmitted in the 2 to 2.5 GHz region. The receiver of the present invention is of the single-conversion superheterodyne type utilizing printed circuit and microstrip transmission line construction. Printed circuit board and microstrip transmission line construction permits low-cost fabrication without machined resonant cavities or waveguide components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1983
    Assignee: Theta-Com of California
    Inventors: Charles T. King, Bernard E. Sigmon