Sierra Nevada has been granted a patent for an electronically controlled steerable beam antenna. The antenna includes semiconductor chips with arrays of switches and scattering elements, controlled by a dielectric element. This innovation allows for precise beam steering capabilities. GlobalData’s report on Sierra Nevada 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 Sierra Nevada, IoT network security was a key innovation area identified from patents. Sierra Nevada's grant share as of January 2024 was 55%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Steerable beam antenna with semiconductor chips and scattering elements
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11888223B2) discloses an electronically controlled steerable beam antenna that offers advanced capabilities in the field of antenna technology. The antenna comprises a base with a planar surface, multiple semiconductor antenna chips mounted along a longitudinal axis X, each equipped with an array of semiconductor switches and conductive scattering elements. These elements are designed to enable precise control over the antenna's beam steering capabilities. Additionally, the antenna features a metal spacer, a linear dielectric element, and a ground plane, all contributing to its functionality and performance.
Furthermore, the patent details a method for manufacturing the steerable beam antenna, outlining a series of steps from providing a semiconductor wafer to installing control circuits on the base. The method involves intricate processes such as doping the semiconductor wafer to form embedded semiconductor switches, forming interconnection layers, metallizing the wafer to create a ground plane, and installing conductive scatterers. By following this method, manufacturers can produce high-quality steerable beam antennas with efficient beam steering capabilities, showcasing the innovative approach and technical expertise behind this patented technology.
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