Abstract:
Methods for producing cost effective and reliable antennas and circuits for wireless devices are disclosed. The antennas and circuits are formed by applying a conductive layer to one side of a carrier sheet and attaching a second carrier sheet to encapsulate and protect the conductive layer. The combination of the two carrier sheets and the conductive layer are then formed into one or more three-dimensional antenna structures or circuits in a thermoforming process. This technique enables high volume production of antennas and RF circuits in a fast, reliable, and cost-efficient manner that provides for encapsulation of the conductive layer. The plurality of antennas and circuits formed in this fashion may then be separated by a cutting apparatus to obtain individual devices that are ready for integration into myriad communication devices.
Abstract:
A capacitively loaded magnetic dipole antenna is provided with a portion that comprises a length that is longer than a straight line distance between a first end and a second end of the third portion such that antenna with a tower profile and/or smaller form factor is achieved.
Abstract:
A multi-frequency antenna comprising an IMD element, one or more active tuning elements and one or more parasitic elements. The IMD element is used in combination with the active tuning and parasitic elements for enabling a variable frequency at which the antenna operates, wherein, when excited, the parasitic elements may couple with the IMD element to change an operating characteristic of the IMD element.
Abstract:
A capacitively coupled dipole antenna is coupled to a substrate such that a capacitative portion of the antenna spans a void in the substrate.
Abstract:
Techniques are provided to prevent undesired and/or unauthorized analysis and access to electronic components designs. A shield can be utilized to prevent invasive and/or non-invasive analysis methods such as the use of x-rays to determine the structural configuration and/or component makeup of an embedded antenna. In addition, a damageable material that can be utilized alone or in conjunction with the shield is also provided. When attempting to access the antenna and/or components included therein, any inappropriate force or exposure to certain elements, such as heat, will cause the material and the antenna and/or the components therein to be damaged or melted beyond a point of useful recognition for the entity. Furthermore, thin films can be utilized to construct one or more portions of the antenna to the same effect. In addition, the antenna and/or components can be configured for actively reconfiguring a resonant frequency of the antenna.
Abstract:
An antenna includes one or more antenna elements and a volume of material contained at least partly within a volume of the one or more antenna elements. The volume of material has at least one electromagnetic property that is different from free space. The volume of material may include dielectric material and/or ferrite material. The antenna elements may be isolated magnetic dipole (IMD) antenna elements. The electromagnetic property may be permeability and/or permittivity.
Abstract:
The disclosed embodiments of antenna elements and antenna element arrangements provide a generally low profile, improved isolation, and providing a larger bandwidth. Certain disclosed antenna elements provide a reduction in the footprint of the antenna elements while maintaining the performance characteristics by providing a greater surface area on either a top, middle or bottom portion of a CLMD antenna. Other disclosed antenna element arrangements provide improved radiation efficiency by providing metallic reflectors on the sides of antenna elements. The isolation characteristics of certain disclosed antenna elements are improved through the use of coplanar wave guides. The bandwidth may be improved through the use of stubs resonators. The bandwidth of the antenna elements may be improved without reducing isolation or shielding by providing a variable gap between two portions of the antenna elements.
Abstract:
A capacitively loaded magnetic dipole is configured with an E-field distribution so that the thickness of the antenna can be reduced while still maintaining high efficiency. The basic antenna element comprises a ground plane; a first conductor extending longitudinally above the ground plane having a first end electrically connected to the ground plane; a second conductor extending longitudinally above the ground plane and parallel to the first conductor, the second conductor also having a first electrically connected to the ground plane; and an antenna feed coupled to the first conductor. Both of the conductors are spaced equidistantly above the ground plane.
Abstract:
The disclosed embodiments of the present invention include an antenna element having a generally low profile and providing a larger bandwidth. The disclosed embodiments include antenna elements having a top section with at least one cutout. Each cutout is provided with one or more tongues therein. The tongues extend from an edge of the cutout inward. The tongues may be coplanar with the top section or may be positioned between the top section and a bottom plate. Each tongue may be positioned separately to produce the desired antenna element characteristics.
Abstract:
Multi-frequency, low-profile, capacitively loaded magnetic dipole antennas to be used in wireless communications. Each antenna comprises one to n antenna elements and each element having one to n arms. The various antenna embodiments can cover a range of frequencies to be determined by the shape, size, and number of elements in the physical configuration of the antenna. The antenna configuration can also be adapted to expand frequency bands covered by the antenna or to fit within space restrictions dictated by specific antenna applications.