Abstract: A very low profile wideband antenna adapted to operate from 30 MHz to 300 MHz or in another desired range. The maximum diameter and height of one embodiment of this antenna is only 60.96 cm and 5.08 cm, respectively. This design is comprised of a fat grounded metallic plate placed 5.08 cm over a ground plane. In one embodiment, ferrite loading strategically placed between the plate and ground plane improves the low frequency gain and the pattern at high frequencies. A minimal amount of ferrite may be used to keep weight low.

Abstract: An example ultra-wideband (“UWB”) multiple-input multiple-output (“MIMO”) antenna operating across a continuous, wide-range frequency band can include a ground plane, a wideband monopole antenna arranged over the ground plane, and a ring antenna arranged over the ground plane and around the wideband monopole antenna. The ring antenna can include a plurality of pairs of dipole antennas, where these dipole pairs are configured for symmetric, out-of-phase coupling with the wideband monopole antenna. The wideband monopole antenna and the ring antenna can also be configured to generate respective electric fields having orthogonal polarizations.

Abstract: A very low profile wideband antenna adapted to operate from 30 MHz to 300 MHz or in another desired range. The maximum diameter and height of one embodiment of this antenna is only 60.96 cm and 5.08 cm, respectively. This design is comprised of a fat grounded metallic plate placed 5.08 cm over a ground plane. In one embodiment, ferrite loading strategically placed between the plate and ground plane improves the low frequency gain and the pattern at high frequencies. A minimal amount of ferrite may be used to keep weight low.

Abstract: In one exemplary embodiment, a transmission line geometry or structure may readily be realized as periodic printed coupled/uncoupled microstrip lines on dielectric and/or suitable biased ferromagnetic substrates. An example of a transmission line geometry or structure may be adapted to emulate extraordinary propagation modes within bulk periodic assemblies of anisotropic dielectric and magnetic materials. For instance, wave propagation in anisotropic media may be emulated by using a pair of coupled transmission lines (30, 32) having a specially designed geometry, thereby enabling mold wave dispersion in a microwave or optical guided wave structure. Degenerate band edge resonances, frozen modes, other extraordinary modes, and other unique electromagnetic properties such as negative refraction index may be realized using unique geometrical arrangements that may, for example, be easily manufactured using contemporary RF or photonics/solid state technology.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a conformal electronic device includes securing an electrically-conductive fiber to a fabric or substrate using an assistant thread.

Abstract: In one exemplary embodiment, a transmission line geometry or structure may readily be realized as periodic printed coupled/uncoupled microstrip lines on dielectric and/or suitable biased ferromagnetic substrates. An example of a transmission line geometry or structure may be adapted to emulate extraordinary propagation modes within bulk periodic assemblies of anisotropic dielectric and magnetic materials. For instance, wave propagation in anisotropic media may be emulated by using a pair of coupled transmission lines (30, 32) having a specially designed geometry, thereby enabling mold wave dispersion in a microwave or optical guided wave structure. Degenerate band edge resonances, frozen modes, other extraordinary modes, and other unique electromagnetic properties such as negative refraction index may be realized using unique geometrical arrangements that may, for example, be easily manufactured using contemporary RF or photonics/solid state technology.

Abstract: A slot spiral antenna with a planar integrated balun and feed. The slot spiral is produced using standard printed circuit techniques and comprises a dielectric substrate having a conductive layer which is etched to form the radiating slot spiral. An integrated microstrip feed is included to provide a balanced feed to the slot spiral. Impedance matching is performed between the microstrip feed and the slotline of the slot spiral to maximize energy transfer. A shallow reflecting cavity is included to limit the spiral radiation to one direction. The described antenna apparatus provides a simple, broadband spiral antenna suitable for incorporating into the skin of a moving vehicle.