Abstract: Methods of antenna pointing and antenna assemblies implementing those methods are disclosed. An example method includes providing a user terminal antenna assembly including an antenna and an auto-peak device. The antenna includes a reflector, a subreflector, and a feed, the feed oriented relative to the reflector and the subreflector to produce a beam. The antenna further includes a tilt assembly to tilt the subreflector relative to the reflector and the feed. The method further includes providing a control signal to tilt the subreflector in a plurality of tilt positions to move the beam while measuring corresponding signal strength of a signal communicated via the antenna at each of the plurality of tilt positions. Additionally, the method includes selecting a tilt position from the plurality of tilt positions based on a measured signal strength, and providing the control signal to tilt the subreflector to the selected tilt position.

Abstract: An antenna rotator includes a housing having an access port disposed therethrough. Positioned within the housing and proximate to the access port is an interface connector. The interface connector provided by the housing is configured to be removably attached to a module connector provided by a detection module, which may include a sensor for detecting a position of an encoder that is rotated by a motor drive within the housing. As a result, the detection module, which is highly susceptible to electrical damage from lightning, can be conveniently accessed and replaced.

Abstract: An articulated mechanism is included in an articulated pointing system. The articulated mechanism includes first, second, and third spherical joints, and a first, second, and third lever. The first and second spherical joints are linked by the first lever. The first lever includes a first projecting portion. The first and third spherical joints are linked by the second lever, the second lever including a second projecting portion projecting in an opposite direction of the first projecting portion. The second and third spherical joints are linked by the third lever, such that the longitudinal axes of the first lever and of the second lever are perpendicular. The articulated pointing system includes a basement platform and a mobile platform joined by two articulated hinges. The hinges are moved by actuators. The articulated mechanism has the first lever attached to the mobile platform and the second lever attached to the basement platform.

Abstract: An antenna module (1) according to the present disclosure has a dielectric substrate (20), an array antenna (10) including a plurality of patch antennas (111), an RFIC (40) electrically connected to the plurality of patch antennas (111), a signal conductor post (131) electrically connected to the RFIC (40), and a ground conductor post (132) set at a ground potential. The ground conductor post (132) is arranged, when viewed from a direction perpendicular to a first main surface of the dielectric substrate (20), between the signal conductor post (131) and a first side surface closest to the signal conductor post (131) of the dielectric substrate (20) in a polarizing direction of radio frequency signals to be emitted or received by the plurality of patch antennas (111).

Abstract: A fastening device (10) for fastening an antenna (1) to a support (5) comprising: —a first element (10a) configured to be fixed on the support (5), —a second element (10b) configured for linking the first element (10a) to the antenna (1), —a first setting unit (16) for setting an angular orientation of the second element (10b) with respect to the first element (10a), wherein the first setting unit (16) comprises: —a first and a second pairs of holes (20a, 20b, 21a, 21b) made in one of the first or second elements (10a, 10b), the holes (20a, 20b, 21a, 21b) of a pair facing each other, —at least one through opening (18) having an arced oblong cross-section made in the other of the first or second element (10a, 10b), the at least one through opening (18) being configured to be placed between the two holes (20a, 20b) (21a, 21b) of a pair, —at least a first and a second axles (22), an axle (22) being configured to be placed through both the holes (20a, 20b) (21a, 21b) of a pair and a through opening (18), —first t

Abstract: Provided is an antenna device includes a base connector fixed to a support substrate, a module connector connected to the base connector to the base connector, and an antenna module fixed to the module connector and configured to transmit or receive a radio wave. The base connector includes a base-side casing, a base-side fitting portion, and multiple base-side terminals. The module connector includes a module-side casing, a module-side fitting portion, and a multiple module-side terminals. The antenna module includes an antenna substrate and an antenna element provided on a front surface of the antenna substrate. In a state in which the base connector is fixed to the support substrate and the module connector is connected to the base connector, the antenna module is fixed to the module-side casing such that the front surface of the antenna substrate faces up diagonally to the outside of the module connector.

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: A wireless communication equipment installation for wireless communication equipment includes a 5G New Radio (NR) antenna and a shroud member. The 5G NR antenna includes a radiating element configured to transmit radio signals at frequencies greater than 24 GHz. The shroud member comprises a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) substrate. The radiating element is configured to emit and receive radio signals through the shroud member.

Abstract: A beam reconstruction method includes: generating or receiving a radio frequency signal, determining a to-be-adjusted beam angle, loading a voltage bias value on each liquid crystal metasurface array unit among a plurality of liquid crystal metasurface array units in a liquid crystal metasurface array based on the beam angle, and either emitting the generated radio frequency signal transmitted through the liquid crystal metasurface array or directing the received radio frequency signal through the liquid crystal metasurface array to a feed of an antenna. A lateral offset of a feed phase center is generated based on the voltage bias value after the radio frequency signal is transmitted through the liquid crystal metasurface array.

Abstract: A semiconductor device package includes a substrate and an antenna module. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The antenna module is disposed on the first surface of the substrate with a gap. The antenna module has a support and an antenna layer. The support has a first surface facing away from the substrate and a second surface facing the substrate. The antenna layer is disposed on the first surface of the support. The antenna layer has a first antenna pattern and a first dielectric layer.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a display having a first surface, a metal frame structure configured to form a side surface of the electronic device, a rear plate having a second surface facing a third direction, at least one antenna module disposed inside the side surface and having a radiation surface, at least one dielectric layer having at least a partial region attached to the radiation surface, and a wireless communication circuit configured to transmit or receive an radio frequency (RF) signal to or from the at least one antenna module, in which the at least one dielectric layer includes a first dielectric sheet and a second dielectric sheet, in which the first dielectric sheet is made of a thermal conductive material having a first permittivity and the second dielectric sheet is made of a material having a second permittivity larger than the first permittivity.

Abstract: An antenna feed for a stackable antenna system includes a polarization converter that continuously surrounds an omnidirectional antenna. Electromagnetic radiation emitted by the omnidirectional antenna and having an initial polarization passes through the first polarization converter, which converts the initial polarization into a non-vertical linear polarization. A feedline located outside of the first polarization converter forms a helix that wraps around the first polarization converter such that it runs perpendicularly to the non-vertical linear polarization. When the width of the feedline is sufficiently small, electrons in metal of the feedline will not be excited by the radiation, and the radiation will transmit through the feedline with minimal impact on the omnidirectional antenna's gain profile. The feedline may be used to feed a second antenna located vertically above the omnidirectional antenna.

Abstract: A mechanical tilt mounting system for a base station antenna includes a fixed pivot that connects the antenna to a support structure. The antenna is rotatable about the fixed pivot. An adjustable control arm has a first end connected to the antenna and a second end connected to the support structure. Extension and contraction of the adjustable arm rotates the antenna about the fixed pivot to change the angle of inclination of the antenna.

Abstract: A multi-band antenna includes a reflector, and a plurality of first radiating elements on the reflector. The plurality of first radiating elements are configured to radiate a first antenna beam(s) in a first frequency band responsive to at least one feed signal. A passive radiation-filtering element is provided, which extends proximate the first antenna beam(s). The passive radiation-filtering element includes at least one of a low-pass LC circuit, a band-pass LC circuit, and a high-pass LC circuit therein, which is configured to provide a lower frequency-dependent impedance to radiation within the first frequency band relative to radiation at frequencies outside the first frequency band. The passive radiation-filtering element may be configured as a multi-segment fence having capacitive and inductive elements therein, which are electrically coupled in series.

Abstract: A terahertz device of the present invention includes a terahertz element generating an electromagnetic wave, a dielectric including a dielectric material and surrounding the terahertz element, a gas space including a gas, and a reflecting film serving as a reflecting portion. The reflecting film includes a portion opposing the terahertz element through the dielectric and the gas space and reflecting the electromagnetic wave toward a direction, wherein the electromagnetic wave is generated from the terahertz element and transmitted through the dielectric and the gas space. In addition, the refractive index of the dielectric is lower than the refractive index of the terahertz element and is higher than the refractive index of the gas in the gas space.

Abstract: Embodiments provide mobile device comprising a body frame; processing circuitry affixed to the body frame; a first antenna and a second antenna arranged adjacent to each other in the body frame, the first antenna and the second antenna electrically coupled to the processing circuitry to provide radiation, wherein the first antenna and the second antenna share a common ground defined by the body frame, wherein the first antenna is configured to provide radiation of a first polarization, and wherein the second antenna is configured to provide radiation of a second polarization substantially orthogonal to the first polarization to provide a signal isolation between the first antenna and the second antenna.

Abstract: The application provides an antenna and a communications device, and pertains to the field of antenna technologies. The antenna includes a horizontally polarized antenna and a vertically polarized antenna that are disposed in a superposition manner. The horizontally polarized antenna includes a metal sheet, and the metal sheet can be separately connected to a double-sided parallel strip line in the horizontally polarized antenna and a first conductor of a coaxial cable. A diameter of a maximum inscribed circle of the metal sheet is greater than a line width of the double-sided parallel strip line, and both the metal sheet and the coaxial cable are located on a first side of a substrate. Therefore, the metal sheet can effectively suppress an induced current in the coaxial cable, and impact of the induced current on the vertically polarized antenna can be reduced.

Abstract: A base station antenna includes a radio frequency (RF) lens positioned to receive electromagnetic radiation from a radiating element, the RF lens including an RF energy focusing material and a first heat dissipation channel that extends through the RF energy focusing material of the RF lens and contains a cooling fluid.

Abstract: Mounting systems and methods to secure a radio antenna are provided. A mechanical interlock assembly may include a head section and an insert section. The head section may include a laterally extending portion and a housing adjacent to the laterally extending portion. The head section may be adapted to couple with a pivotable coupling via the laterally extending portion, where the pivotable coupling is adapted to pivotably couple with an antenna assembly. The insert section may be adapted to couple with a pole coupling of a support member of a tower structure. The insert section may be adapted to fit into the housing of the head section, where the housing is adapted to receive the insert section. The insert section may fit into the housing of the head section to mechanically interlock the head section with the insert section to allow suspension of the antenna assembly from the support pole.

Abstract: An antenna adapter which can be mounted to the roof of a vehicle equipped with an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) roof-mounted “shark fin” antenna comprises a spacer having a generally oblong body that is at least as large as the footprint of the OEM antenna with a mounting surface that extends beyond the footprint of the OEM antenna. The mounting surface is adapted to receive an antenna base while the underside of the adapter includes an oblong recess for routing an antenna cable from the antenna base to the interior of the vehicle. The adapter is mounted to the vehicle roof using a threaded fastener that is longer than the OEM fastener. The adapter is sandwiched between the OEM antenna and the vehicle roof to provide a leakproof seal.