Abstract:
Antenna arrangement comprising at least two discrete antennas (1, 2) mechanically attached to each other to forma combined base station antenna (6), wherein at least two discrete antennas (1, 2) in said combined base station antenna (6) are located alongside each other, wherein a conducting element (10) is arranged between the alongside each other located discrete antennas (1, 2).
Abstract:
Antenna arrangement for a multi radiator base station antenna, the antenna having a feeding network based on air filled coaxial lines (15; 19), wherein the coaxial line being an integrated part of a back side of an antenna reflector (1), and wherein the coaxial line comprises an outer conductor (9) and an inner conductor (7; 14). Two parallel columns of radiators (11) are placed on a front side of the antenna reflector (1), the radiators (11) being fed from said feeding network.
Abstract:
An antenna feeding network for a multi-radiator antenna,the antenna feeding network comprising at least two coaxial lines. Each coaxial line comprises a central inner conductor and an elongated outer conductor surrounding the central inner conductor. At least a first inner conductor and a second inner conductor of the at least two coaxial lines are indirectly interconnected.
Abstract:
An antenna arrangement for mobile communication, the antenna arrangement comprising a plurality of radiators (202, 203) for at least two different frequency bands, the plurality of radiators being placed on a reflector (204), wherein the plurality of radiators comprises a first group of radiators arranged to operate in a first frequency band of the at least two different frequency bands, wherein the plurality of radiators comprises a second group of radiators arranged to operate in a second frequency band of the at least two different frequency bands, the first group of radiators forming a first antenna, the second group of radiators forming a second antenna, wherein the radiators are cross-polarized, wherein the radiators (203) of the first group are of cross-type, and wherein the radiators (202) of the second group are of four-leaf type.
Abstract:
An antenna (1) comprising a housing containing coaxial lines (10), where each coaxial line comprises a wall as an outer conductor (4) and a center line (2), in parallel with a reflector (3), with a connector (8) connected to the coaxial lines (10), and to antenna feeder cables and being mechanically connected to the antenna. Present invention is characterised in that the coaxial connector (8) is connected to a first end of a separate coaxial cable (7), and that the second end of the separate coaxial cable (7) is connected to the antenna coaxial line (10).
Abstract:
An antenna feeding network for a multi-radiator antenna. The feeding network comprises at least one substantially air filled coaxial line, each comprising a central inner conductor, an elongated outer conductor surrounding the central inner conductor and an elongated rail element slidably movably arranged inside the outer conductor. The rail element is longitudinally movable in relation to at least the outer conductor.
Abstract:
An antenna feeding network for a multi radiator antenna is provided. The antenna feeding network comprises at least one coaxial line. Each coaxial line comprises a central inner conductor and an elongated outer conductor surrounding the central inner conductor, wherein at least one of the outer conductors of the coaxial lines is provided with an opening, wherein the antenna feeding network further comprises at least one nonconductive holding element configured to be placed in the opening. The holding element is configured to hold at least one of the inner conductors in position. The invention further relates to a multi radiator antenna comprising such an antenna feeding network, and to a method for providing an electrical connection in such an antenna feeding network.
Abstract:
A multi radiator antenna comprising an electrically conductive reflector, at least two radiating elements arranged on said reflector, a feeding network connected to the radiating elements, and a protective cover. The feeding network comprises a plurality of conductors for distributing signals to the radiators. The feeding network has means for adjusting relative phases of said signals in order to adjust a direction of the antenna main lobe of said multi-radiator base station antenna. The means for adjusting is provided with, or is connected to, an indicating portion configured to provide a visual indication of said direction. The protective cover is provided with an at least partially transparent wall portion arranged such that said indicating portion is visible there through.
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 coaxial 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 coaxial 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 coaxial lines.
Abstract:
An antenna arrangement comprising an antenna feeding network, an electrically conductive reflector and at least one radiating element arranged on said reflector is provided. The antenna feeding network comprises at least one substantially air filled coaxial line, each coaxial line comprising a central inner conductor and an elongated outer conductor at least partly surrounding the central inner conductor, wherein at least one radiating element and at least one coaxial line are configured to interconnect indirectly.