Intelsat has been granted a patent for an innovative antenna design featuring RF radiating elements with irises and solid state devices. The antenna’s unique configuration allows for controlled beam generation through a controller, enhancing performance in solid state device applications. GlobalData’s report on Intelsat gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Intelsat, Satellite communication systems was a key innovation area identified from patents. Intelsat's grant share as of June 2024 was 47%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Antenna with adjustable rf elements and solid state devices
The patent US12040550B2 describes an innovative antenna design featuring an array of RF radiating antenna elements, each equipped with an iris and a solid-state device, such as a diode. The antenna elements are arranged in rings, with the orientation of the irises rotated relative to adjacent elements, while maintaining uniform orientation for the solid-state devices. This configuration allows for the tuning of the antenna elements to generate multiple RF beams. Additionally, the design includes modifications in size for certain antenna elements to adjust their resonance frequencies, which can be achieved through various means, such as altering the perimeter length of the irises or incorporating notches and bars into their structure.
The patent further details the inclusion of landing pads that connect the solid-state devices to the irises, with specific configurations allowing for both RF and direct current (DC) connections. The method outlined in the patent involves determining the rotations of the irises, modifying their structures to achieve desired resonance frequencies, and fabricating the antenna elements on a substrate. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance the performance and versatility of the antenna, making it suitable for various applications in RF communication technologies.
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