Patent ID: 6618014
Filing Date: 2003-09-09
Classification: H01Q

Abstract:
An integral antenna and radio unit for a wireless communication device includinga printed circuit board (PCB), comprising: a radio module mounted on the PCB and being RF connected thereto; an antenna module mounted on said radio module and being secured thereto; said antenna module being RF connected to the PCB; said radio module including a radio chip which is RF connected to the PCB; a shielding cover extending over said radio chip; said antenna module including a carrier comprised of a dielectric material and which has upper end, a lower end, opposite ends, and opposite sides; said lower end of said carrier having a recessed area formed therein which receives said radio module therein; an antenna positioned on said upper end of said carrier having contact pins extending therefrom which are RF connected to the PCB; said carrier being secured to said radio module.