Title:
FLEXIBLE STRIP TRANSMISSION LINE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO1998043311
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A flexible strip transmission line is disclosed. The flexible strip transmission lines consists of a plurality of flexible layers enabling the transmission line to be folded or repeatably bent. The central layer consists of a flexible dielectric material. On opposing side of the dielectric layer are first and second flexible ground planes formed of a metalized fabric. The flexible ground plane layers are bonded to the dielectric material using a bonding agent such as silicone adhesive. An abrasion resistant material is connected to the outer surface of the flexible ground plane layers to provide a protective exterior shell.
Inventors:
MACDONALD JAMES D JR
MARCINKIEWICZ WALTER M
MARCINKIEWICZ WALTER M
Application Number:
PCT/US1998/005624
Publication Date:
October 29, 1998
Filing Date:
March 24, 1998
Export Citation:
Assignee:
ERICSSON GE MOBILE INC (US)
International Classes:
H01B7/08; H01P3/08; H05K1/00; H05K1/02; H05K1/03; (IPC1-7): H01P/
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Other References:
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