Abstract: The invention relates to microwave technology and can be used in measuring technology and wireless communication. The technical result is a waveguide-to-microstrip transition which provides reduced signal transmission losses and increased working bandwidth together with a low wave reflection coefficient. A contacting metal layer is arranged on an upper surface of a dielectric circuit board around a micro-strip probe, without electrical contact with the micro-strip probe and a micro-strip transmission line and forming an internal area on the dielectric circuit boar being a waveguide channel area. A closed waveguide section having a slot in the area of the microstrip transmission line is arranged on the contacting metal layer. At least one metallized transition through-hole is formed along a perimeter around the area of the waveguide channel in the metal layers and in the dielectric circuit board, and at least one non-metallized through-hole is formed inside the waveguide channel area.

Abstract: A planar orthomode transducer comprises a substrate integrated resonator, two substrate integrated waveguides connected to the substrate integrated resonator, a dual polarized metal waveguide and a printed circuit board where the substrate integrated resonator and the substrate integrated waveguides are provided, wherein the substrate integrated resonator further comprises a slot aperture in one of metallization layers, and the dual polarized metal waveguide is mounted on a surface of the printed circuit board in an area of the slot aperture of the substrate integrated resonator, wherein the substrate integrated resonator is a nonfundamental orthogonal mode resonator. This enables widening of frequency band of the planar orthomode transducer, reducing of insertion losses, rise of the polarization diversity and providing for a standard dual polarized output waveguide serving for connecting the device with an antenna of various types.

Abstract: The invention comprises at least two antenna elements; at least two radio frequency units, which are connected to an antenna element; digital modem, comprising receiving and transmitting blocks, received signal distribution network, connected with radio frequency units and receiving block and is capable to forward the received signal from units to the receiving block; transmitted signal distribution network, connected with units and transmitting block and is capable to forward the transmitted signal from the transmitting block to the units; beamforming module, connected with receiving and transmitting blocks through the control channels; wherein said apparatus also comprises a clock generator and a clock signal distribution network connected with the clock generator and with radio frequency units, wherein each unit comprises variable gain blocks and a voltage-controlled oscillator with a phased locked loop synthesizer with a fractional and programmable divider, wherein the beamforming module is connected with

Abstract: The present invention is related to means for elimination of antenna orientation errors in millimeter wave point-to-point communication systems with beam steerable antennas. The advantage of the proposed method consists in accelerating antenna angular orientation adjustment for two connected transceivers. The advantage is achieved via determination of a value and a direction of an antenna orientation error and its further fast mechanical elimination. The method assumes transmission of radio signals and reception of them with measurement of the received signal powers. Determination of a direction and a value of an orientation error of the first transceiver antenna is achieved via measurement of the powers of signals transmitted by this antenna using different radiation patterns. Determination of a direction and a value of an orientation error of the second transceiver antenna is achieved via measurement of the powers of signals received by this antenna using different radiation patterns.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of wireless communication systems operating in a duplex mode for data transmission and reception and in particular to the millimeter-wave communication apparatus with high data throughput. The communication apparatus comprises a dual-polarized antenna with a corresponding first and second ports, optimized for the signal transmission on the first polarization and the signal reception on the second polarization wherein the two polarizations are essentially orthogonal to each other; the first independent filter that is dedicated to pass the signal in the first frequency band and suppress the signals in all other bands and the second independent filter that is dedicated to pass the signal in the second frequency band and suppress the signals in all other bands wherein the two frequency bands are not overlapping; transmitter and receiver radio frequency units for processing of the received or transmitted signal correspondingly to or from the digital modem.

Abstract: The invention comprises at least two antenna elements; at least two radio frequency units, which are connected to an antenna element; digital modem, comprising receiving and transmitting blocks, received signal distribution network, connected with radio frequency units and receiving block and is capable to forward the received signal from units to the receiving block; transmitted signal distribution network, connected with units and transmitting block and is capable to forward the transmitted signal from the transmitting block to the units; beamforming module, connected with receiving and transmitting blocks through the control channels; wherein said apparatus also comprises a clock generator and a clock signal distribution network connected with the clock generator and with radio frequency units, wherein each unit comprises variable gain blocks and a voltage-controlled oscillator with a phased locked loop synthesizer with a fractional and programmable divider, wherein the beamforming module is connected with

Abstract: The present invention is related to means for elimination of antenna orientation errors in millimeter wave point-to-point communication systems with beam steerable antennas. The advantage of the proposed method consists in accelerating antenna angular orientation adjustment for two connected transceivers. The advantage is achieved via determination of a value and a direction of an antenna orientation error and its further fast mechanical elimination. The method assumes transmission of radio signals and reception of them with measurement of the received signal powers. Determination of a direction and a value of an orientation error of the first transceiver antenna is achieved via measurement of the powers of signals transmitted by this antenna using different radiation patterns. Determination of a direction and a value of an orientation error of the second transceiver antenna is achieved via measurement of the powers of signals received by this antenna using different radiation patterns.

Abstract: A planar orthomode transducer comprises a substrate integrated resonator, two substrate integrated waveguides connected to the substrate integrated resonator, a dual polarized metal waveguide and a printed circuit board where the substrate integrated resonator and the substrate integrated waveguides are provided, wherein the substrate integrated resonator further comprises a slot aperture in one of metallization layers, and the dual polarized metal waveguide is mounted on a surface of the printed circuit board in an area of the slot aperture of the substrate integrated resonator, wherein the substrate integrated resonator is a nonfundamental orthogonal mode resonator. This enables widening of frequency band of the planar orthomode transducer, reducing of insertion losses, rise of the polarization diversity and providing for a standard dual polarized output waveguide serving for connecting the device with an antenna of various types.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lens antenna comprising a dielectric lens consisting of a collimating part and an extension part, and an antenna element. The extension part of the lens comprises a substantially flat surface crossed by the axis of the collimating part, and the antenna element is rigidly fixed on the surface. The antenna element is formed by a hollow waveguide and comprises a dielectric insert with one end thereof adjacent to said surface; the size of the radiating opening of the waveguide is determined by the predefined width of the main beam and by side lobe levels of the radiation pattern of the lens antenna. The technical result of the invention is an increase in realized gain value due to the use of a waveguide antenna element with a dielectric insert, which provides impedance matching in a wide frequency bandwidth. The present invention can be used in radio-relay point-to-point communication systems, e.g.

Abstract: The invention relates to microwave technology and can be used in measuring technology and wireless communication. The technical result is a waveguide-to-microstrip transition which provides reduced signal transmission losses and increased working bandwidth together with a low wave reflection coefficient. A contacting metal layer is arranged on an upper surface of a dielectric circuit board around a micro-strip probe, without electrical contact with the micro-strip probe and a micro-strip transmission line and forming an internal area on the dielectric circuit boar being a waveguide channel area. A closed waveguide section having a slot in the area of the microstrip transmission line is arranged on the contacting metal layer. At least one metallized transition through-hole is formed along a perimeter around the area of the waveguide channel in the metal layers and in the dielectric circuit board, and at least one non-metallized through-hole is formed inside the waveguide channel area.

Abstract: Disclosed is a beam steerable communication apparatus comprising a focusing element with a focal plane, a plurality of antenna elements disposed on the focal plane of the focusing element, a beamforming network which has a plurality of antenna ports and a plurality of beamforming ports, at least one radio frequency transceiver capable to control the phase of carrier frequency signals on its independent outputs, and a baseband modem, wherein each antenna port of the beamforming network is coupled to at least one antenna element, each beamforming port of the beamforming network is coupled to an independent transceiver output, and the phase distribution law formed on the beamforming ports is determined by a baseband modem control commands to the transceivers, said phase distribution law is to combine or distribute signal power on all beamforming ports from or to at least one antenna port of the beamforming network, wherein each radio frequency transceiver includes at least a phase shifter, a Tx/Rx switch, LNA, P

Abstract: A radio-relay communication system having a radio-frequency transceiver units and a beam-scanning antenna is provided. It is configured for electronic scanning by switching between primary antenna elements. The system provides electronic scanning without losses or with low losses with each radio-frequency transceiver unit being electrically connected to at least one primary antenna element of the beam-scanning antenna. The antenna beam scanning is accomplished through the signal distribution units selecting at least one of radio-frequency transceiver units for processing of the received and generation of the transmitted signals in a given spatial direction.

Abstract: An electronically beam-steerable antenna device comprises a dielectric lens having at least one flat surface, a high frequency dielectric board, a plurality of at least one primary antenna element with at least one transmission line formed on the high frequency dielectric board, and a switching network electrically connected to the said plurality of at least one primary antenna element and at least one transmission line and adapted to apply electric power to the at least one primary antenna element. The switching network is a semiconductor integrated circuit mounted in or on the high frequency dielectric board, and the high frequency dielectric board with the plurality of at least one antenna element and at least one transmission line formed thereon is adjacent to the flat surface of the dielectric lens. The electronically beam steerable antenna device according to the present invention allows for electronic beam steering in a continuous angle sector while increasing radiation efficiency.

Abstract: Disclosed is a beam steerable communication apparatus comprising a focusing element with a focal plane, a plurality of antenna elements disposed on the focal plane of the focusing element, a beamforming network which has a plurality of antenna ports and a plurality of beamforming ports, at least one radio frequency transceiver capable to control the phase of carrier frequency signals on its independent outputs, and a baseband modem, wherein each antenna port of the beamforming network is coupled to at least one antenna element, each beamforming port of the beamforming network is coupled to an independent transceiver output, and the phase distribution law formed on the beamforming ports is determined by a baseband modem control commands to the transceivers, said phase distribution law is to combine or distribute signal power on all beamforming ports from or to at least one antenna port of the beamforming network, wherein each radio frequency transceiver includes at least a phase shifter, a Tx/Rx switch, LNA, P

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for data collection and data transfer from a vehicle, the system comprising at least one data collecting device provided in or on the vehicle, at least one data recording and storage device provided in or on the vehicle and connected to the at least one data collecting device, at least one first wireless communication device provided in or on the vehicle and connected to the at least one data recording and storage device, and at least one second wireless communication device located outside the vehicle, wherein the first and second wireless communication devices are capable of establishing a wireless connection therebetween providing high throughput for data reception and transmission, wherein the at least one first and the at least one second wireless communication devices each contain an antenna with a narrow radiation pattern beam.

Abstract: The invention relates to millimeter-wave point-to-point communication systems. A system comprises two separated millimeter-wave transceivers which provide high throughput data transmission and reception in frequency duplex mode and use high gain antennas capable of electronic scanning in some continuous angle range provided by the control module that implement control algorithms for antenna radiation pattern. Also a method based on the exploitation of scanning antennas of initial beam directions fine adjustment and subsequent beam directions tracking and readjustment when needed is proposed. The proposed system and method provide automatic recovery of failed connection in case of relay station orientation change due to influence of various external factors (wind, vibration, different intensity of heating of the bracing mountings at different time of a day and others) and can be used in backhaul systems of base station sites for mobile networks.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lens antenna comprising a dielectric lens consisting of a collimating part and an extension part, and an antenna element. The extension part of the lens comprises a substantially flat surface crossed by the axis of the collimating part, and the antenna element is rigidly fixed on the surface. The antenna element is formed by a hollow waveguide and comprises a dielectric insert with one end thereof adjacent to said surface; the size of the radiating opening of the waveguide is determined by the predefined width of the main beam and by side lobe levels of the radiation pattern of the lens antenna. The technical result of the invention is an increase in realized gain value due to the use of a waveguide antenna element with a dielectric insert, which provides impedance matching in a wide frequency bandwidth. The present invention can be used in radio-relay point-to-point communication systems, e.g.

Abstract: The invention provides a radio-relay communication system having a radio-frequency transceiver units and a beam-scanning antenna configured for electronic scanning by means of switching between primary antenna elements. The system provides electronic scanning without losses or low losses with each radio-frequency transceiver unit being electrically connected to at least one primary antenna element of the beam-scanning antenna. The antenna beam scanning is accomplished through the signal distribution units selecting at least one of radio-frequency transceiver units for processing of the received and generation of the transmitted signals in a given spatial direction.

Abstract: The invention discloses a lens antenna with high directivity intended for use in radio-relay communication systems, said antenna providing the capability of electronic steering of the main radiation pattern beam by switching between horn antenna elements placed on a plane focal surface of the lens. Electronic beam steering allows antenna to automatically adjust the beam direction during initial alignment of transmitting and receiving antennas and in case of small antenna orientation changes observed due to the influence of different reasons (wind, vibrations, compression and/or extension of portions of the supporting structures with the temperature changes, etc.). The technical result of the invention is the increase of the antenna directivity with simultaneously provided capability of scanning the beam in a continuous angle range and also the increase of the antenna radiation efficiency and, consequently, the increase of the lens antenna gain.

Abstract: The invention relates to millimeter-wave point-to-point communication systems. A system comprises two separated millimeter-wave transceivers which provide high throughput data transmission and reception in frequency duplex mode and use high gain antennas capable of electronic scanning in some continuous angle range provided by the control module that implement control algorithms for antenna radiation pattern. Also a method based on the exploitation of scanning antennas of initial beam directions fine adjustment and subsequent beam directions tracking and readjustment when needed is proposed. The proposed system and method provide automatic recovery of failed connection in case of relay station orientation change due to influence of various external factors (wind, vibration, different intensity of heating of the bracing mountings at different time of a day and others) and can be used in backhaul systems of base station sites for mobile networks.