US4716389A
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Millimeter wave microstrip surface mounted attenuator
Assignee: Honeywell Inc
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Filing: 1986-10-20
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Granted: 1987-12-29
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Expires: 2006-10-20
Abstract
Abstract A microstrip attenuator comprising a block of lossy material which is preferably impregnated with ferrite particles and having a groove of a predetermined height and width dimension formed in the bottom surface thereof defining a tunnel and positionable upon a microstrip transmission line assembly, such that the microstrip element of the assembly passes through the tunnel, but is in non-contact relation with respect to the surface-mounted microstrip element. The degree of attenuation afforded by the attenuator is primarily a function of the aforementioned length and height dimension of the tunnel formed in the block of lossy material.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael J. Gawronski
- 👤 John R. Lamberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:27
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01P; H01P1/00; H01P1/22; H01P1/227
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
An attenuator for a microstrip transmission line assembly of the type having an elongated conductive microstrip spaced from a conductive ground plane by a layer of solid dielectric material, comprising: a substantially rigid, non-deformable block of electromagnetic energy absorbing material, said block having at least one planar surface, save for a groove formed inwardly of said planar surface into said block, said block resting on said layer of solid dielectric material with said conductive microstrip aligned with said groove so as to straddle only said conductive microstrip in a non-contact relationship and only over a predetermined length of said conductive microstrip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
An attenuator for a microstrip transmission line assembly of the type having an elongated conductive microstrip spaced from a conductive ground plane by a layer of solid dielectric material, comprising: a substantially rigid, non-deformable block of electromagnetic energy absorbing material, said block having at least one planar surface, save for a groove formed inwardly of said planar surface into said block, said block resting on said layer of solid dielectric material with said conductive microstrip aligned with said groove so as to straddle only said conductive microstrip in a non-contact relationship and only over a predetermined length of said conductive microstrip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
102 words
In a microstrip transmission system of the type having a ground plane and a conductive strip separated from one another by a solid dielectric layer, the conductive strip being of substantially lesser width than said ground plane, a power attenuator comprising: a piece of radio-frequency energy absorbing material having at least one generally planar surface and a longitudinal groove of a predetermined width and height dimension formed in said generally planar surface, said planar surface of said block of energy absorbing material being positioned on said solid dielectric layer with said longitudinal conductive strip fitting within said groove in a non-contacting manner.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
102 words
In a microstrip transmission system of the type having a ground plane and a conductive strip separated from one another by a solid dielectric layer, the conductive strip being of substantially lesser width than said ground plane, a power attenuator comprising: a piece of radio-frequency energy absorbing material having at least one generally planar surface and a longitudinal groove of a predetermined width and height dimension formed in said generally planar surface, said planar surface of said block of energy absorbing material being positioned on said solid dielectric layer with said longitudinal conductive strip fitting within said groove in a non-contacting manner.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device as in claim 1 or 2 wherein said energy absorbing material comprises a silicon rubber impregnated with ferrite particles.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device as in claim 1 wherein the degree of attenuation is inversely proportional to the depth of said groove.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-12-28 | 1991-06-29 | 1991-12-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-12-28 | 1995-06-29 | 1995-12-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-12-28 | 1999-06-29 | 1999-12-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |