Integrated waveguide antenna and array

Details Integrated waveguide antenna and array Integrated waveguide antenna and array

2007-04-03

2008-12-16

Nguyen, Hoang V (Department: 2821)

Communications: radio wave antennas

Antennas

Wave guide type

C343S776000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07466281

ABSTRACT:
An antenna is provided. The antenna may include at least one open-ended structure extending from a surface of a waveguide. The open-ended structure may have a cross section of many different shapes. The walls of the structure may be movable. The antenna structure may be rotated. The antenna may incorporate a number of different wave feeds. The antenna may provide two-dimensional beam steering.

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