Patent ID: 9166268
Filing Date: 2015-10-20
Classification: H01B,H01P

Abstract:
1. A radio frequency (RF) conductive medium for conducting an RF signal at a desired frequency of operation, the medium comprising: a plurality of continuous conductive pathways disposed in a first direction and between a first protective layer and a second protective layer; and a dielectric material periodically surrounding each of the plurality of continuous conductive pathways in the first direction, the dielectric material configured to periodically insulate each of the plurality of conductive pathways from propagating RF energy in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, the dielectric material further configured to provide mechanical support for each of the plurality of continuous conductive pathways, wherein each continuous conductive pathway of the plurality of continuous conductive pathways has a conductive cross sectional area no greater than a skin depth “δ” at the desired frequency of operation.