Jennifer K Erickson

US Patent:

8502735, Aug 6, 2013

Filed:

Nov 17, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/948401

Inventors:

Peter J. Moosbrugger - Erie CO, US
Nathan A. Stutzke - Westminster CO, US
Jennifer L. Erickson - Arvada CO, US
Andrea K. Johnson - Boulder CO, US

Assignee:

Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. - Boulder CO

International Classification:

H01Q 1/38

US Classification:

343700MS, 343702, 343853

Abstract:

An antenna system that includes one or more radiator packages on a first side of an antenna substrate and one or more support packages on a second side of the antenna substrate are provided. Embodiments of the present invention include antenna systems incorporating a plurality of radiator packages on a first side of the antenna substrate and a plurality of support packages on the second side of the antenna substrate. The radiator packages generally include a radiator element and an integrated circuit that are incorporated into a common package. The integrated circuit of the radiator package can comprise an amplifier and/or other electronic components. The support packages generally provide one or more additional electronic components. For example, a support package integrated circuit can provide a phase shifter, amplifier, and/or other electronic components. The antenna substrate generally incorporates electrical conductors for operatively interconnecting each radiator package to at least one support package.

Address:

6329 Markleham Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89130

VIN:

1LNHM83W07Y605648

Make:

LINCOLN

Model:

TOWN CAR

Year:

2007