Method of mechanically tuning antennas for low-cost volume...

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2005-01-04

2005-01-04

Ho, Tan (Department: 2821)

Communications: radio wave antennas

Antennas

Microstrip

C029S600000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06839029

ABSTRACT:
A method for tuning an antenna includes cutting a portion of a metal pattern molded with a plastic insert to adjust electrical characteristics of the antenna. Tuning can be performed by cutting the metal pattern or by cutting the completed antenna including both the metal pattern and the plastic insert.

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