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Plug-in package for microwave integrated circuit having cover-mounted antenna

  • US 5,019,829 A
  • Filed: 02/08/1989
  • Issued: 05/28/1991
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/08/1989
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A support package for a microwave integrated circuit component and an antenna therefor comprising:

  • a microwave integrated circuit component carrier having a conductive support upon a generally planar surface of which said microwave integrated circuit component is mounted, said conductive support having at least one aperture therethrough extending from an interior portion of said package, whereat said microwave integrated circuit component is mounted, to an exterior portion of said package;

    a conductor element supported within and extending through a respective aperture in said support, so as to form a transmission line therethrough between said interior portion of said package, whereat said microwave integrated circuit component is mounted, and said exterior portion thereof;

    a cover engageable with said support and enclosing therewith a cavity within which said microwave integrated circuit component is mounted on said support;

    an antenna element supported on an outer surface of a top portion of said cover, said outer surface of said top portion of said cover being parallel to the generally planar surface of said conductive support upon which said microwave circuit component is mounted, said antenna element comprising a conductive layer extending parallel to said generally planar surface, so that the launch direction of an electromagnetic wave emitted by said antenna element is orthogonal to said generally planar surface;

    first means, extending through said top portion of said cover, for providing a signal path from said microwave integrated circuit component mounted within said cavity to said antenna element; and

    second means for providing a conductive path between said conductor element and said microwave integrated circuit component mounted on said conductive support.

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