Abstract: An antenna feeding network for a multi-radiator base station antenna and an antenna arrangement comprising such a feeding network is provided. The feeding network comprises substantially air filled feeding lines and a coaxial connector for an antenna feeder cable, the connector being connected to at least one of the coaxial lines. The substantially air filled feeding lines each have a central inner conductor and an elongated outer conductor surrounding the central inner conductor. The coaxial connector comprises a body having an attachment portion, the attachment portion being attached to, and arranged in abutment with, a portion of at least one outer conductor such that the body connects electrically and mechanically with the outer conductors of the feeding lines.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 12, 2019
Date of Patent:
November 3, 2020
Assignee:
CELLMAX TECHNOLOGIES AB
Inventors:
Dan Karlsson, Niclas Yman, Stefan Jonsson
Abstract: A set top box comprises multiple antennae (15) are positioned outside the periphery of the printed circuit board (5). The antennae can be vertically oriented (15V) or horizontally oriented (15H). The antennae (15) are maintained at least 20 mm from a heatsink (6) and the printed circuit board (5) to prevent electrostatic discharge. The set top box includes vents (14) in the bottom frame (2) outside the periphery of the printed circuit board (5) to promote heat dissipation.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 22, 2014
Date of Patent:
November 27, 2018
Assignee:
Interdigital CE Patent Holdings
Inventors:
Darin Bradley Ritter, Mickey Jay Hunt, William P. Dernier