公开(公告)号：US08274443B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-25

申请号：US12405135

申请日：2009-03-16

Applicant: Mark Hauhe ,  Clifton Quan ,  Gregg M. Tanakaya ,  Rohn Sauer ,  Fangchou Yang

Inventor： Mark Hauhe ,  Clifton Quan ,  Gregg M. Tanakaya ,  Rohn Sauer ,  Fangchou Yang

IPC: H01Q21/00 ,  H01Q9/16 ,  H01Q1/08

CPC classification number: H01Q3/46 ,  H01Q1/085 ,  H01Q25/008 ,  Y10T428/269 ,  Y10T428/31786

Abstract: A light weight stowable antenna lens array assembly is provided. In one embodiment, the invention relates to a stowable lens antenna array including at least one antenna pair including a transmit antenna on a first layered composite, a receive antenna on a second layered composite, a ground plane on a third layered composite, the ground plane being between and spaced apart from the transmit antenna and the receive antenna, and a balanced transmission line coupling the transmit antenna to the receive antenna, and an articulating structure attached to at least one of the first layered composite, the second layered composite and the third layered composite, the articulating structure having a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, wherein at least one of the first layered composite, the second layered composite and the third layered composite includes a polymeric film.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种重量轻的收纳天线透镜阵列组件。 在一个实施例中，本发明涉及一种可收起的透镜天线阵列，其包括至少一个天线对，所述天线对包括在第一分层复合材料上的发射天线，第二层复合材料上的接收天线，第三分层复合材料上的接地平面， 在发射天线和接收天线之间和间隔开的距离处，以及将发射天线耦合到接收天线的平衡传输线，以及连接到第一层状复合材料，第二层状复合材料和第三层复合材料中的至少一个的铰接结构 所述铰接结构具有收缩构型和膨胀构型，其中所述第一层状复合材料，所述第二层状复合材料和所述第三层状复合材料中的至少一种包括聚合物膜。

公开(公告)号：US20110024160A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-03

申请号：US12534077

申请日：2009-07-31

Applicant: Clifton Quan ,  Hee Kyung Kim ,  Fangchou Yang ,  Kevin C. Rolston ,  Edward Marsh Jackson

Inventor： Clifton Quan ,  Hee Kyung Kim ,  Fangchou Yang ,  Kevin C. Rolston ,  Edward Marsh Jackson

IPC: H05K1/00 ,  H05K3/36

CPC classification number: H05K1/028 ,  H05K1/024 ,  H05K1/144 ,  H05K1/147 ,  H05K3/361 ,  H05K3/4069 ,  H05K3/4614 ,  H05K3/4635 ,  H05K2201/055 ,  H05K2201/058 ,  H05K2201/09109 ,  H05K2201/09318 ,  H05K2201/10378 ,  H05K2203/063 ,  Y10T29/49126 ,  Y10T29/49155

Abstract: A multi-layer microwave corrugated printed circuit board is provided. In one embodiment, the invention relates to a method for interconnecting components of a corrugated printed circuit board, the components including a first flexible layer having a first signal line on a surface of the first flexible layer and a second flexible layer having a second signal line on a surface of the second flexible layer, the method including forming at least one first hole in the first flexible layer, forming a conductive pad on the second flexible layer, forming at least one second hole in a non-conductive adhesive layer, aligning the at least one second hole with the at least one first hole and the conductive pad, bonding the first flexible layer and the second flexible layer, with the non-conductive adhesive layer disposed there between, and filling the at least one first hole and the at least one second hole with a conductive paste to electrically couple the first signal line with the second signal line.

Abstract translation: 提供多层微波波纹印刷电路板。 在一个实施例中，本发明涉及一种用于互连波纹印刷电路板的部件的方法，所述部件包括在第一柔性层的表面上具有第一信号线的第一柔性层和具有第二信号线的第二柔性层 在所述第二柔性层的表面上，所述方法包括在所述第一柔性层中形成至少一个第一孔，在所述第二柔性层上形成导电垫，在非导电粘合剂层中形成至少一个第二孔， 至少一个具有所述至少一个第一孔和所述导电垫的第二孔，将所述第一柔性层和所述第二柔性层结合，所述非导电粘合剂层设置在所述第一孔和所述第二柔性层之间，并填充所述至少一个第一孔和所述第二孔 至少一个具有导电膏的第二孔，用于将第一信号线与第二信号线电耦合。

公开(公告)号：US20130082890A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-04

申请号：US13249587

申请日：2011-09-30

Applicant: Allen Wang ,  Fangchou Yang ,  Jason G. Milne

Inventor： Allen Wang ,  Fangchou Yang ,  Jason G. Milne

IPC: H01Q21/00

CPC classification number: H01Q13/085 ,  H01Q1/286 ,  H01Q1/48 ,  H01Q3/24 ,  H01Q21/064 ,  H01Q21/20

Abstract: Provided herein are devices, systems and techniques for establishing a variable height conformal antenna array having a planar backplane. More particularly, positioning of radiating elements can be made insensitive to variable ground height by selecting a suitable radiating element, such as a flared notch and arranging them to have a profile such that their outer extremities are positioned along a conformal, curved shape. Differences in radiator heights can be taken up by the addition of parallel vertical ground planes disposed between the radiating elements and the backplane. Adjacent vertical ground planes effectively form cutoff waveguide sections that naturally isolate the backplane from the radiating elements. The vertical ground planes edges effectively form a virtual curved ground for the radiating elements, following curvature of the array profile. Accordingly, heights of radiating elements are uniform with respect to the virtual ground, while being allowed to vary with respect to the backplane.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了用于建立具有平面背板的可变高度共形天线阵列的装置，系统和技术。 更具体地说，辐射元件的定位可以通过选择适当的辐射元件（例如扩口的凹口）而使其对可变地面高度不敏感，并将它们布置成使得它们的外端沿着保形的弯曲形状定位。 散热器高度的差异可以通过添加布置在辐射元件和背板之间的平行垂直接地平面来解决。 相邻的垂直接地平面有效地形成了将辐射元件自然隔离的截止波导段。 沿着阵列轮廓的曲率，垂直接地平面边缘有效地形成用于辐射元件的虚拟弯曲接地。 因此，辐射元件的高度相对于虚拟地面是均匀的，同时被允许相对于背板变化。

公开(公告)号：US20110114242A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-19

申请号：US12620490

申请日：2009-11-17

Applicant: Hee Kyung Kim ,  Fangchou Yang ,  Alberto F. Viscarra ,  Clifton Quan ,  Derek Pruden

Inventor： Hee Kyung Kim ,  Fangchou Yang ,  Alberto F. Viscarra ,  Clifton Quan ,  Derek Pruden

IPC: H01R4/04

CPC classification number: H01Q3/30 ,  H01Q1/28 ,  H01Q1/288 ,  H01Q21/0087

Abstract: Systems and methods for assembling lightweight RF antenna structures are provided. In one embodiment, the invention relates to a process for forming a lightweight antenna including a process for forming a first feed assembly for the antenna, the process for forming the first feed assembly including providing a flat flexible circuit substrate, providing a formed flexible circuit substrate, applying an adhesive to a plurality of locations on a surface of the flat substrate or the formed substrate, joining the flat substrate and the formed substrate using the adhesive, and heating the joined flat substrate and the formed substrate to bond the substrates.

Abstract translation: 提供了组装轻量RF天线结构的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，本发明涉及一种用于形成轻型天线的方法，包括用于形成用于天线的第一馈送组件的过程，用于形成第一馈送组件的过程包括提供平坦柔性电路基板，提供形成的柔性电路基板 将粘合剂施加到平坦基板或成形基板的表面上的多个位置，使用粘合剂接合平板基板和成形基板，并加热接合的平坦基板和形成的基板以结合基板。

公开(公告)号：US20090231226A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-17

申请号：US12381683

申请日：2009-03-12

Applicant: Clifton Quan ,  Fangchou Yang

Inventor： Clifton Quan ,  Fangchou Yang

IPC: H01Q5/00 ,  H01Q13/10 ,  H01Q21/12

CPC classification number: H01Q21/064 ,  H01L2224/16225 ,  H01Q1/085 ,  H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q1/42 ,  H01Q3/36 ,  H01Q5/42 ,  H01Q21/0025 ,  H01Q21/0075 ,  H01Q21/0087 ,  H01Q21/061 ,  H01Q21/24 ,  H01Q23/00

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of a dual band antenna array includes a folded thin circuit board structure with a thin dielectric layer and a conductor layer pattern formed on a first surface of the dielectric layer, the circuit board structure folded in a plurality of folds to form a pleated structure. A first array of radiator structures on the first surface is configured for operation in a first frequency band in a first polarization sense. A second array of radiator structures is configured for operation in a second frequency band in a second polarization sense. A conductor trace pattern is formed on the folded circuit board to carry control signals, DC power and RF signals. Active RF circuit devices are attached to the folded circuit board in signal communication with the conductor trace pattern.

Abstract translation: 双频带天线阵列的示例性实施例包括折叠的薄电路板结构，其具有形成在电介质层的第一表面上的薄介电层和导体层图案，电路板结构折叠成多个折叠以形成折叠 结构体。 第一表面上的第一散热器结构阵列被配置为在第一偏振方向的第一频带中操作。 散热器结构的第二阵列被配置为在第二偏振方向的第二频带中操作。 在折叠电路板上形成导体迹线图案，以承载控制信号，直流电源和射频信号。 主动射频电路器件连接到与导体迹线图形信号通信的折叠电路板。

公开(公告)号：US20130082893A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-04

申请号：US13249491

申请日：2011-09-30

Applicant: Allen Wang ,  Fangchou Yang ,  Hee Kyung Kim

Inventor： Allen Wang ,  Fangchou Yang ,  Hee Kyung Kim

IPC: H01Q21/24

CPC classification number: H01Q9/065 ,  H01Q9/26 ,  H01Q21/0087

Abstract: Provided herein are devices, systems and techniques for establishing a coincident-phased dual polarization array aperture enabling a wide scan capability, while also presenting a bandwidth of at least about 40%. Radiating elements of such an array include a first ground plane extending between lower and upper edges and a first radiating element positioned above the upper edge of the first ground plane. The array elements also include a second ground plane extending between respective lower and upper edges and disposed substantially orthogonal to the first ground plane. A second radiating element is positioned above the upper edge of the second ground plane, such that the first and second radiating elements have different polarizations.Parallel ground planes of adjacent antenna elements of an array of like elements enhance array performance by providing isolation between such radiating elements and backplane ground by way of a phenomenon generally known as waveguide-below-cutoff.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了用于建立同步双极化阵列孔径的设备，系统和技术，能够实现宽扫描能力，同时还呈现至少约40％的带宽。 这种阵列的辐射元件包括在下边缘和上边缘之间延伸的第一接地平面和位于第一接地平面的上边缘上方的第一辐射元件。 阵列元件还包括在相应的下边缘和上边缘之间延伸并且基本上垂直于第一接地平面布置的第二接地平面。 第二辐射元件位于第二接地平面的上边缘上方，使得第一和第二辐射元件具有不同的偏振。 相同元件阵列的相邻天线元件的平行接地面通过通常称为波导低于截止的现象，通过在这种辐射元件和背板接地之间提供隔离来增强阵列性能。

公开(公告)号：US20120013514A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-19

申请号：US12836442

申请日：2010-07-14

Applicant: Fangchou Yang ,  Hee Kyung Kim ,  Shahrokh Hashemi-Yeganeh ,  Clifton Quan ,  Alberto F. Viscarra ,  Robert W. Ladera

Inventor： Fangchou Yang ,  Hee Kyung Kim ,  Shahrokh Hashemi-Yeganeh ,  Clifton Quan ,  Alberto F. Viscarra ,  Robert W. Ladera

IPC: H01Q9/04 ,  H01Q1/00 ,  H01Q13/10

CPC classification number: H01Q21/062

Abstract: Systems and methods for exciting long slot radiators of an RF antenna are provided. In one embodiment, the invention relates to a radiator transition assembly for exciting a long slot radiator of an antenna, the transition assembly including a folded flexible circuit substrate including at least two folds forming a long slot radiator, an excitation circuitry configured to generate signals for exciting the long slot radiator, and a microstrip transmission line coupled to the excitation circuitry and positioned along the folded flexible circuit substrate, where the microstrip transmission line extends across an opening of the long slot radiator.

Abstract translation: 提供用于激发RF天线的长槽辐射器的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，本发明涉及一种用于激发天线的长缝辐射器的辐射器过渡组件，该转换组件包括折叠的柔性电路衬底，该柔性电路衬底包括形成长缝隙辐射体的至少两个折叠部分，激励电路被配置为产生用于 激励长槽辐射器，以及耦合到激励电路并沿着折叠的柔性电路衬底定位的微带传输线，其中微带传输线延伸穿过长缝辐射器的开口。

公开(公告)号：US08043464B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-25

申请号：US12620490

申请日：2009-11-17

Applicant: Hee Kyung Kim ,  Fangchou Yang ,  Alberto F. Viscarra ,  Clifton Quan ,  Derek Pruden

Inventor： Hee Kyung Kim ,  Fangchou Yang ,  Alberto F. Viscarra ,  Clifton Quan ,  Derek Pruden

IPC: B32B37/00 ,  B29C65/00 ,  C09J5/04 ,  H01Q13/10

CPC classification number: H01Q3/30 ,  H01Q1/28 ,  H01Q1/288 ,  H01Q21/0087

Abstract: Systems and methods for assembling lightweight RF antenna structures are provided. In one embodiment, the invention relates to a process for forming a lightweight antenna including a process for forming a first feed assembly for the antenna, the process for forming the first feed assembly including providing a flat flexible circuit substrate, providing a formed flexible circuit substrate, applying an adhesive to a plurality of locations on a surface of the flat substrate or the formed substrate, joining the flat substrate and the formed substrate using the adhesive, and heating the joined flat substrate and the formed substrate to bond the substrates.

Abstract translation: 提供了组装轻量RF天线结构的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，本发明涉及一种用于形成轻型天线的方法，包括用于形成用于天线的第一馈送组件的过程，用于形成第一馈送组件的过程包括提供平坦柔性电路基板，提供形成的柔性电路基板 将粘合剂施加到平坦基板或成形基板的表面上的多个位置，使用粘合剂接合平板基板和成形基板，并加热接合的平坦基板和形成的基板以结合基板。

公开(公告)号：US20110221644A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-15

申请号：US12722397

申请日：2010-03-11

Applicant: Jar J. Lee ,  Fangchou Yang ,  Stan W. Livingston ,  Jeffrey B. Weber

Inventor： Jar J. Lee ,  Fangchou Yang ,  Stan W. Livingston ,  Jeffrey B. Weber

IPC: H01Q13/10 ,  H01Q21/00

CPC classification number: H01Q9/0421 ,  H01Q19/005 ,  H01Q21/061

Abstract: A dual-patch antenna includes a ground plane, a first patch plate parallel to and separated from the ground plane by a separation distance, and a second patch plate separated from the ground plane by the separation distance. The first and second patch plates are coplanar and separated by a radiating slot. An excitation probe isolatedly passes through the ground plane and connects to the first patch plate. A first wall connects an edge of the first patch plate to the ground plane. The first wall is located approximately ¼ wavelength of a mid-band operating frequency from the radiating slot. A second wall connects an edge of the second patch plate to the ground plane. The second wall is located approximately ¼ wavelength of the mid-band operating frequency from the radiating slot. The dual-patch antennas may be organized in an array.

Abstract translation: 双拼接天线包括接地平面，与接地平面平行并与之分开的间隔距离的第一拼接板和与接地平面隔开间隔距离的第二拼接板。 第一和第二贴片板共面并由辐射槽隔开。 激发探头隔离通过接地平面并连接到第一个贴片板。 第一壁将第一贴片板的边缘连接到接地平面。 第一个墙壁距离辐射槽位于中频带工作频率的大约1/4波长处。 第二壁将第二贴片的边缘连接到接地平面。 第二个墙壁距辐射槽位于中频带工作频率的大约1/4波长处。 双层天线可以组织成阵列。

公开(公告)号：US08853528B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-07

申请号：US12661859

申请日：2010-03-25

Applicant: Daniel F. Sievenpiper ,  Michael Wechsberg ,  Fangchou Yang

Inventor： Daniel F. Sievenpiper ,  Michael Wechsberg ,  Fangchou Yang

IPC: H01L31/00 ,  H01L31/042 ,  H01L31/0224 ,  H01Q1/44 ,  H01Q1/12 ,  H01Q15/00 ,  B64B1/00 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H02J17/00

CPC classification number: H01L31/022441 ,  H01L31/0224 ,  H01L31/022425 ,  H01L31/042 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H01Q1/1292 ,  H01Q1/44 ,  H01Q15/0013 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: A radio frequency transparent photovoltaic cell includes a back contact layer formed of an electrically conductive material, at least one aperture formed in the back contact layer, and at least one photovoltaic cell section disposed on the back contact layer. An airship includes one or more radio frequency antennas disposed in an interior of the airship. One or more radio frequency transparent photovoltaic cells are disposed on an outer surface of the airship.

Abstract translation: 射频透明光伏电池包括由导电材料形成的背接触层，形成在背接触层中的至少一个孔和设置在背接触层上的至少一个光伏电池部分。 飞艇包括设置在飞艇内部的一个或多个射频天线。 一个或多个射频透明光伏电池设置在飞艇的外表面上。