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Highly efficient planar antenna on a periodic dielectric structure
Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Filing: 1992-11-20
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Granted: 1995-01-31
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Expires: 2012-11-20
Abstract
Abstract Efficient transmission and reception of electromagnetic radiation are achieved by an antenna on a substrate. An antenna is fabricated on the top surface of a substrate which includes a periodic dielectric structure. The antenna operates at a frequency within the band gap of the periodic dielectric structure. Radiation emitted by the antenna cannot propagate through the structure and is therefore emitted only into space away from the substrate. When the antenna is receiving, radiation striking the device does not propagate through the substrate but is concentrated at the antenna. A phased array with isolated elements is achieved by fabricating the array elements on top of a substrate having a periodic dielectric structure and by surrounding the circuits associated with each antenna element with the periodic dielectric structure. Radiation from an element or associated circuitry at a frequency within the band gap of the structure cannot propagate into the substrate to interfere with other elements.
Inventors
- 👤 Elliott R. Brown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-09 05:34
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q15/00; H01Q15/0006; H01Q15/006; H01Q1/00; H01Q1/36; H01Q1/38; H01Q21/00; H01Q21/0087; H01Q21/0093; H01Q21/06; H01Q21/061; H01Q21/062; H01Q9/00; H01Q9/04; H01Q9/06; H01Q9/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 59
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
An apparatus for transmission or reception of electromagnetic radiation along a path of propagation comprising: a substrate having a spatially periodic dielectric lattice structure in which the lattice dimensions are proportioned to produce a band gap at a band of electromagnetic radiation frequencies such that radiation at such frequencies is substantially prevented from propagating in at least one dimension within the substrate; and an antenna overlying said substrate and exposed to said path of propagation for transmitting or receiving radiation at said band of frequencies.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
85 words
An apparatus for transmission or reception of electromagnetic radiation along a path of propagation comprising: a substrate having a spatially periodic dielectric lattice structure in which the lattice dimensions are proportioned to produce a band gap at a band of electromagnetic radiation frequencies such that radiation at such frequencies is substantially prevented from propagating in at least one dimension within the substrate; and an antenna overlying said substrate and exposed to said path of propagation for transmitting or receiving radiation at said band of frequencies.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the periodic dielectric lattice structure is periodic in two dimensions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the periodic dielectric lattice structure is periodic in three dimensions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the substrate comprises a semiconductor material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the antenna comprises a dipole antenna driven by a stripline.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein: the antenna is one of a plurality of like elements of a phased array of antennas formed on said substrate; and wherein interference among the elements of the phased array due to propagation of electromagnetic radiation within the substrate is substantially eliminated by said band gap.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
11 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the substrate comprises gallium arsenide.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
10 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the substrate comprises silicon.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
11 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the substrate comprises indium phosphide.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the substrate comprises a III-V compound semiconductor.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the substrate comprises a ceramic material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the band of electromagnetic radiation frequencies of the band gap comprises a range of 10 6 through 10 15 Hz.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
137 words
A monolithic transmitter/receiver device for receiving or transmitting energy in a path of propagation comprising: a semiconductor substrate having a first portion in which a spatially periodic dielectric lattice structure is formed, said lattice structure having dimensions proportioned to produce a frequency band gap at a band of electromagnetic radiation frequencies such that radiation at said frequencies is substantially prevented from propagating in at least one dimension within the periodic dielectric lattice structure; an antenna exposed to said path of propagation formed over a surface of the periodic dielectric structure, said antenna being operable at operating frequencies within the frequency band gap such that electromagnetic energy propagating from or to the antenna is prevented from entering into the substrate; and a transmit/receive circuit formed in a second portion of the substrate and electrically coupled to the antenna.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
137 words
A monolithic transmitter/receiver device for receiving or transmitting energy in a path of propagation comprising: a semiconductor substrate having a first portion in which a spatially periodic dielectric lattice structure is formed, said lattice structure having dimensions proportioned to produce a frequency band gap at a band of electromagnetic radiation frequencies such that radiation at said frequencies is substantially prevented from propagating in at least one dimension within the periodic dielectric lattice structure; an antenna exposed to said path of propagation formed over a surface of the periodic dielectric structure, said antenna being operable at operating frequencies within the frequency band gap such that electromagnetic energy propagating from or to the antenna is prevented from entering into the substrate; and a transmit/receive circuit formed in a second portion of the substrate and electrically coupled to the antenna.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device of claim 12 wherein the periodic dielectric structure is formed of a periodic array of holes extending transverse to the plane of the substrate surface over which the antenna is formed.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 12 wherein the periodic dielectric lattice structure is periodic in two dimensions.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 12 wherein the periodic dielectric lattice structure is periodic in three dimensions.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 12 wherein the periodic dielectric structure is a semiconductor in which a periodic pattern of holes is formed.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
11 words
The device of claim 12 wherein the antenna is a dipole.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 12 wherein the antenna transmits electromagnetic radiation at an operating frequency.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 12 wherein the antenna receives electromagnetic radiation at an operating frequency.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 12 wherein the substrate is comprised of silicon.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 12 wherein the substrate is comprised of gallium arsenide.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 12 wherein the substrate is comprised of III-V material.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 12 wherein the substrate is comprised of indium phosphide.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
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The device of claim 12 wherein the substrate is formed of opto-electronic material.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 12 wherein the substrate comprises a ceramic material.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 12 wherein the antenna is one of a plurality of antennas forming a phased array.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device of claim 12 wherein the band of electromagnetic radiation frequencies of the band gap comprises a range of 10 6 through 10 15 Hz.
Claim 31
Independent Claim
137 words
A method of substantially eliminating propagation of electromagnetic radiation within a substrate around an antenna circuit mounted on a surface of the substrate, said method comprising the steps of: providing a spatially periodic dielectric lattice structure on the substrate, said periodic dielectric lattice structure having dimensions proportioned to produce a frequency band gap defining a band of electromagnetic radiation frequencies such that electromagnetic radiation at such frequencies is substantially prevented from propagating in at least one dimension within the structure, said frequency band gap including an operating frequency at which the antenna circuit is operable; mounting the antenna circuit on the surface of the periodic dielectric lattice structure exposed to said radiation; and operating the antenna circuit at the operating frequency such that propagation of electromagnetic radiation at the operation frequency within the structure is substantially eliminated.
Claim 32
Independent Claim
137 words
A method of substantially eliminating propagation of electromagnetic radiation within a substrate around an antenna circuit mounted on a surface of the substrate, said method comprising the steps of: providing a spatially periodic dielectric lattice structure on the substrate, said periodic dielectric lattice structure having dimensions proportioned to produce a frequency band gap defining a band of electromagnetic radiation frequencies such that electromagnetic radiation at such frequencies is substantially prevented from propagating in at least one dimension within the structure, said frequency band gap including an operating frequency at which the antenna circuit is operable; mounting the antenna circuit on the surface of the periodic dielectric lattice structure exposed to said radiation; and operating the antenna circuit at the operating frequency such that propagation of electromagnetic radiation at the operation frequency within the structure is substantially eliminated.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 29 wherein the antenna circuit comprises a dipole antenna driven by a stripline.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
45 words
The method of claim 29 wherein: the antenna circuit is one of a plurality of like elements of a phased array of antenna circuits; and interference among the elements of the phased array due to propagation of electromagnetic radiation within the substrate is substantially eliminated.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 29 wherein the operating step comprises transmitting electromagnetic radiation with the antenna circuit at the operating frequency.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 29 wherein the operating step comprises receiving electromagnetic radiation with the antenna circuit at the operating frequency.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 29 wherein the band of electromagnetic radiation frequencies of the band gap comprises a range of 10 6 through 10 15 Hz.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 29 wherein the periodic dielectric lattice structure is periodic in two dimensions.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 29 wherein the periodic dielectric lattice structure is periodic in three dimensions.
Claim 40
Independent Claim
127 words
A method of isolating antenna elements in a phased array comprising: providing a substrate, a portion of said substrate having a spatially periodic dielectric lattice structure, said periodic dielectric lattice structure having dimensions proportioned to produce a frequency band gap defining a band of electromagnetic radiation frequencies such that electromagnetic radiation at such frequencies is substantially prevented from propagating in at least one dimension within the periodic dielectric structure; and mounting a plurality of antenna circuits on a surface of the substrate exposed to said radiation, said antenna circuits being operable at operating frequencies within the frequency band gap of the periodic dielectric lattice structure, such that when the antenna circuits operate, interference among them caused by propagation of electromagnetic radiation within the substrate is substantially eliminated.
Claim 41
Independent Claim
127 words
A method of isolating antenna elements in a phased array comprising: providing a substrate, a portion of said substrate having a spatially periodic dielectric lattice structure, said periodic dielectric lattice structure having dimensions proportioned to produce a frequency band gap defining a band of electromagnetic radiation frequencies such that electromagnetic radiation at such frequencies is substantially prevented from propagating in at least one dimension within the periodic dielectric structure; and mounting a plurality of antenna circuits on a surface of the substrate exposed to said radiation, said antenna circuits being operable at operating frequencies within the frequency band gap of the periodic dielectric lattice structure, such that when the antenna circuits operate, interference among them caused by propagation of electromagnetic radiation within the substrate is substantially eliminated.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 37 wherein the antenna circuits operate by transmitting electromagnetic radiation at an operating frequency.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 37 wherein the antenna circuits operate by receiving electromagnetic radiation at an operating frequency.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 37 wherein the band of electromagnetic radiation frequencies of the band gap comprises a range of 10 6 through 10 15 Hz.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 37 wherein the periodic dielectric lattice structure is periodic in two dimensions.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 37 wherein the periodic dielectric lattice structure is periodic in three dimensions.
Claim 47
Independent Claim
108 words
A method of efficiently operating an antenna comprising: providing a substrate, a portion of said substrate having a spatially periodic dielectric lattice structure having dimensions proportioned to produce a frequency band gap defining a band of electromagnetic radiation frequencies such that electromagnetic radiation at such frequencies is substantially prevented from propagating in at least one dimension within the periodic dielectric structure; mounting the antenna on a surface of the substrate exposed to such radiation; and operating the antenna at an operating frequency within the band gap of the periodic dielectric lattice structure such that propagation of electromagnetic radiation at the operating frequency within the substrate is substantially eliminated.
Claim 48
Independent Claim
108 words
A method of efficiently operating an antenna comprising: providing a substrate, a portion of said substrate having a spatially periodic dielectric lattice structure having dimensions proportioned to produce a frequency band gap defining a band of electromagnetic radiation frequencies such that electromagnetic radiation at such frequencies is substantially prevented from propagating in at least one dimension within the periodic dielectric structure; mounting the antenna on a surface of the substrate exposed to such radiation; and operating the antenna at an operating frequency within the band gap of the periodic dielectric lattice structure such that propagation of electromagnetic radiation at the operating frequency within the substrate is substantially eliminated.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 43 wherein the step of operating the antenna comprises transmitting electromagnetic radiation at the operating frequency.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 44 wherein the radiation transmitted by the antenna is concentrated in a direction away from the surface of the substrate into space.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 43 wherein the step of operating the antenna comprises receiving electromagnetic radiation at the operating frequency.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 43 wherein the band of electromagnetic radiation frequencies of the band gap comprises a range of 10 6 through 10 15 Hz.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 43 wherein the periodic dielectric lattice structure is periodic in two dimensions.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 43 wherein the periodic dielectric lattice structure is periodic in three dimensions.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
102 words
A monolithic phased array comprising: a substrate in which a spatially periodic dielectric lattice structure is formed, said structure having dimensions proportioned to provide a frequency band gap at a band of electromagnetic radiation frequencies such that electromagnetic radiation at such frequencies is substantially prevented from propagating in at least one dimension within the periodic dielectric lattice structure; and a plurality of antennas formed on a surface of the substrate exposed to such radiation, said antennas being operable at operating frequencies within the frequency band gap such that interference among the antennas caused by electromagnetic transmission within the substrate is substantially eliminated.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
102 words
A monolithic phased array comprising: a substrate in which a spatially periodic dielectric lattice structure is formed, said structure having dimensions proportioned to provide a frequency band gap at a band of electromagnetic radiation frequencies such that electromagnetic radiation at such frequencies is substantially prevented from propagating in at least one dimension within the periodic dielectric lattice structure; and a plurality of antennas formed on a surface of the substrate exposed to such radiation, said antennas being operable at operating frequencies within the frequency band gap such that interference among the antennas caused by electromagnetic transmission within the substrate is substantially eliminated.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
27 words
The phased array of claim 50 wherein the band of electromagnetic radiation frequencies of the band gap comprises a range of 10 6 through 10 15 Hz.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
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The phased array of claim 50 wherein the periodic dielectric lattice structure is periodic in two dimensions.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
17 words
The phased array of claim 50 wherein the periodic dielectric lattice structure is periodic in three dimensions.
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