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Phased-array antenna panel for a super economical broadcast system

  • US 8,115,696 B2
  • Filed: 04/27/2009
  • Issued: 02/14/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/25/2008
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A phased-array antenna panel system, comprising:

  • an antenna panel support member, including;

    a front reflector surface to support first and second columns of constantly-spaced, crossed-dipole radiators,a first pair of signal ground cavities, extending longitudinally along the support member, disposed beneath the first column of crossed-dipole radiators,a second pair of signal ground cavities, extending longitudinally along the support member, disposed beneath the second column of crossed-dipole radiators, anda rear surface, including a first pair of signal distribution cable connectors disposed beneath the first pair of signal ground cavities, and a second pair of signal distribution cable connectors disposed beneath the second pair of signal ground cavities;

    a first pair of striplines, respectively disposed within the first pair of signal ground cavities and coupled to the first pair of signal distribution connectors and the first column of crossed-dipole radiators; and

    a second pair of striplines, respectively disposed within the second pair of signal ground cavities and coupled to the second pair of signal distribution connectors and the second column of crossed-dipole radiators.

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