Radio Antenna With Improved Feed System

Abstract

Log-periodic antennas are capable of transmitting and receiving signals across a large bandwidth. However, their bandwidth range can be too large for the entire signal to be simultaneously digitized.

To address this issue, researchers at UC Berkeley have developed an innovative feed for broadband antennas. This feed converts the broadband radio signals such that they can be more readily digitized and processed.

Applications

Radio communication especially spectrophotometry and polarimetry
Commercial satellite dish technology

Advantages

Low cost, efficient design
Improved feed bandwidth resulting in superior antenna performance

Patent Status