Patent ID: 7868830
Filing Date: 2011-01-11
Classification: H01Q

Abstract:
1. A dual beam dual-selectable-polarization phased array antenna comprising: an aperture unit; a multilayer printed wiring board having a plurality of sub assemblies bonded to each other with a bonding material providing both mechanical and electrical connection, wherein the multilayer printed wiring board is connected to the aperture unit; a plurality of radio frequency radiating elements formed on the multilayer printed wiring board; a plurality of chip units, wherein the plurality of chip units is mounted on the multilayer printed wiring board and wherein the plurality of chip units includes circuits capable of controlling radio frequency signals radiated by the plurality of radio frequency radiating elements to form dual beams with selectable polarization; a pressure plate connected to the aperture unit; and a rear housing unit, wherein the aperture unit is connected to the rear housing unit such that the aperture unit covers the rear housing unit.