Abstract: Provided, as a multi-divisional antenna, in the present disclosure, is a canister antenna having a plurality of divided antennas arranged so as to have an integrated appearance. The antennas are fixed to an adapter with strong tension by using a connection member such as a wire. The multi-divisional antenna according to the present disclosure is solid, low cost, and convenient with respect to manufacturing, installation, and maintenance.

Abstract: An electronic device may be provided with wireless communications circuitry and control circuitry. The wireless communications circuitry may include centimeter and millimeter wave transceiver circuitry and a phased antenna array. A dielectric cover may be formed over the phased antenna array. The phased antenna array may transmit and receive wireless radio-frequency signals through the dielectric cover. The dielectric cover may have first and second opposing surfaces. The second surface may face the phased antenna array and may have a curvature. The curvature of the second surface may include one or more recessed regions of the dielectric cover. The one or more recessed regions of the second surface may serve to maximize and broaden the coverage area for the phased antenna array. The first surface may be conformal to other structures in the electronic device.

Abstract: Aspects of the embodiments are directed to an on-chip loop antenna and methods of manufacturing the same. The on-chip loop antenna can be carried by a semiconductor package. The semiconductor package can include a printed circuit board coupled to an integrated circuit chip. The integrated circuit chip can include a semiconductor substrate, an integrated circuit; and a loop antenna surrounding the integrated circuit. In embodiments, the semiconductor package can include a metal shield enclosing the integrated circuit chip. In embodiments, the on-chip loop antenna can be impedance matched to the impedance of the integrated circuit. In embodiments, the integrated circuit can include an antenna driver to drive the antenna differentially, the on-chip loop antenna surrounding the antenna driver.

Abstract: A dual band compatible antenna device includes a first branch electrode having a first electrode portion connected to a common electrode with a first adjustment element interposed between the first electrode portion and the common electrode and a second branch electrode having a second electrode portion connected to the common electrode with a second adjustment element interposed between the second electrode portion and the common electrode. The first electrode portion and the second electrode portion are provided on a line to have a length equal to or longer than ? of an electrical length of the first branch electrode and the second branch electrode.

Abstract: A folded planar antenna device for radio frequency identification (RFID) reading is provided. The folded planar antenna device includes an RFID chip, a conductor member comprising a binocular-shaped slot; and a substrate. The conductor member is mounted on the substrate and the substrate is connected to the RFID chip through the binocular-shaped slot. The folded planar antenna device can be mounted on different objects, such as metal, meat, or liquid container, without being completely de-tuned.

Abstract: An antenna apparatus includes a first feed line and a second feed line spaced apart from each other, a ground plane surrounding a portion of each of the first and second feed lines, a first end-fire antenna pattern and a second end-fire antenna pattern having different sizes spaced apart from each other, spaced apart from the ground plane, and respectively electrically connected to the first and second feed lines, and a first feed via and a second feed via respectively electrically connecting the first and second feed lines to the first and second end-fire antenna patterns. The first feed via extends away from the first feed line in one direction, and the second feed via extends away from the second feed line in another direction different from the one direction.

Abstract: An armored radome includes an electrically-conductive ground plane that provides load bearing and/or ballistic protection to a shielded sensor, and a pair of radiator structures on opposing surfaces of the ground plane. The radiator structures each include an antenna, and the ground plane includes one or more coaxial feedthroughs that couple the antennas for reradiation of signals. One or both of the radiator structures may include a frequency-selective surface (FSS) according to a desired operating frequency range or to shape a frequency response of the radome. The disclosed radome is both mechanically strong, and electromagnetically transparent, or nearly so, across a wide range of frequencies and transmit/receive angles.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for furlable antenna blade components are provided in accordance with various embodiments. For example, some embodiments include a device that may include one or more furlable antenna blade components; each of the one or more furlable antenna blade components may include one or more conductive elements. In some embodiments, each of the one or more furlable antenna blade components include one or more laminate layers. Some embodiments include a method that may include: furling one or more furlable antenna blade components around a central axis; and/or securing the one or more furlable antennae blade components when in a furled state.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to an antenna assembly configured to inconspicuously provide mobile communication in rugged or tactical environments. Some embodiments may include: a flexible conductor configured to receive and/or emit electromagnetic radiation; a printed circuit board (PCB) configured to match characteristic impedances; and a connector configured to mate with another connector associated with a radio or amplifier, the PCB being potentially disposed within an interior portion of the connector of the antenna assembly.

Abstract: An antenna reflector comprising a mesh material formed of a Carbon Nano-Tube (“CNT”) yarn that is reflective of radio waves and has a low solar absorptivity to hemispherical emissivity ratio (?solar/?H ratio) and a low Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (“CTE”).

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a substrate integrated waveguide monopulse antenna. The antenna comprises a substrate having first and second opposing surfaces. A first conductor is disposed on the first surface of the substrate. A plurality of antenna elements are provided on the first surface of the substrate. A second conductor is disposed on the second surface of the substrate. A plurality of conductive via holes extend through said substrate and extend between the first and second surfaces. The via holes are arranged to form a plurality of resonant cavities with at least one resonant cavity coupled to each of the antenna elements. The substrate also comprises a plurality of hybrid couplers, and two of the plurality of resonant cavities are coupled to at least one port of the plurality of hybrid couplers. A plurality of output couplers provided on the second surface of the substrate.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a conformal planar dipole antenna is described herein. In one example, the antenna can include a first dipole layer, a second dipole layer, a microstrip layer, and a ground plane. The first dipole layer can include a first antenna element. The second dipole layer can include a second antenna element. The microstrip layer can include a microstrip. The first antenna element, the second antenna element, and the microstrip can be electrically coupled to each other.

Abstract: An antenna structure includes a radiation metal element, a first feeding metal element, a second feeding metal element, a metal loop, a ground metal element, a first dielectric layer, a second dielectric layer, and a via metal element. The radiation metal element has a first slot, a second slot, a third slot, and a fourth slot, which surround a first opening, a second opening, a third opening, and a fourth opening. The first feeding metal element extends into the first opening. The second feeding metal element extends into the second opening. The first dielectric layer is disposed between the radiation metal element and the metal loop. The second dielectric layer is disposed between the metal loop and the ground metal element. The via metal element couples a first connection point on the radiation metal element to a second connection point on the ground metal element.

Abstract: An antenna array consists of multiple sub-arrays of planar, rectangular conductive patches disposed over a cavity to provide a volumetric antenna array. Each sub-array consist of multiple patch elements, arranged typically in a square or rectangular pattern. Multiple sub-arrays are further arranged along a one-dimensional row, to provide one or more unit cells. Adjacent sub-arrays in a row may be oriented at 45 degrees with respect to one another. The assembly provides a wide bandwidth, orientation dependent, directional antenna via volumetric radiating elements that can be conformal to exterior surface(s) of a vehicle such as a roof or trunk or roll bar of a passenger car.

Abstract: An antenna includes a first folded dipole, and a second folded dipole connected in parallel to the first folded dipole. The antenna further includes a conductor that extends across a first gap in the first folded dipole and a second gap in the second folded dipole to connect to a first central section of the first folded dipole and to a second central section of the second folded dipole.

Abstract: An antenna includes a first folded dipole having a first central region, and a second folded dipole having a second central region and connected in parallel to the first folded dipole. The antenna further includes a first pair of tuning stubs extending into the first central region of the first folded dipole, and a second pair of tuning stubs extending into the second central region of the second folded dipole.

Abstract: Provided is an antenna built-in touch panel that includes an antenna that reads information via near field wireless communication, and that has a small thickness. An antenna built-in touch panel includes: a touch panel; and an antenna that reads information via near field wireless communication, wherein the touch panel includes a first electrode layer and a second electrode layer, and antenna patterns 21a to 21c are provided in at least one of a sensing electrode layer and a drive electrode layer of the touch panel.

Abstract: An antenna module includes: a board having a first surface including a ground region and a feed region; and chip antennas mounted on the first surface, each of the chip antennas including a first antenna and a second antenna. The first antenna and the second antenna each include a ground portion bonded to the ground region, and a radiation portion bonded to the feed region. A length of a radiating surface of the first antenna is greater than a mounting height of the first antenna, and a mounting height of the second antenna is greater than a length of a radiating surface of the second antenna. A horizontal spacing distance between the radiation portion of the first antenna and the ground region is greater than a horizontal spacing distance between the radiation portion of the second antenna and the ground region.

Abstract: An electronic device housing may have a rear housing wall that forms a metal ground plane. A slot may be formed in the metal ground plane. The slot may have one or more open ends along an edge of the ground plane. A near-field communications loop antenna may overlap the slot. The near-field communications loop antenna may have one or more turns. A current path through the metal ground plane may form one of the turns in the near-field communications loop antenna. The slot may form portions of non-near-field-communications antennas in addition to the near-field communications loop antenna. The slot in the non-near-field-communications antennas may be fed using an indirect antenna feed structure. Components such as a capacitor and inductor may help allow non-near-field communications antenna and the near-field communications antenna to be formed from common portions of the metal ground plane.

Abstract: An electronic device such as a wireless earbud may have antenna structures that are configured to form one or more antenna portions or antennas for transmitting and receiving wireless signals. The device may include control circuitry that is configured to selectively activate one or more antennas or antenna portions to transmit and receive wireless signals for the device. The device may include sensor circuitry that provide sensor data to the control circuitry. The control circuitry may use the sensor data to select and activate an optimal antenna based on the orientation of the earbud or the environment of the device. The antennas may be formed on opposing sides of a housing for the device. By providing configurable antenna structures, the device may be configured to adapt to the current environment and efficiently perform communications operations.