Patent ID: 8115696

Claim:
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, and a 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.