This technology covers MEMS antenna devices, systems, and manufacturing methods that achieve isolation between the antenna structure and the driving circuitry using a ground-plane isolation approach, including embodiments that can be fabricated using a single silicon wafer (reducing fabrication complexity/cost). The patent describes antenna embodiments with configurable polarization/radiation characteristics, and includes an example operating frequency of 60 GHz.
What it is: A MEMS antenna architecture built on a substrate with a metallic layer forming a ground plane that includes a defined gap region; within that region a protrusion is formed, and an electromagnetic radiator element is disposed over the protrusion.
Key enabling idea: The antenna is designed to provide ground-plane isolation between the MEMS antenna and the circuit, with embodiments emphasizing single-wafer implementation (avoiding wafer bonding / hybrid integration in the described approach).
What is claimed (high level): Device claims covering the structural arrangement (substrate, ground plane with gap, protrusion, radiator element), plus related system and manufacturing claims for forming the MEMS antenna.
Current development status
Laboratory prototypes
Applications
mmWave wireless communications (including 60 GHz use cases)
Short-range indoor wireless systems and other high-frequency antenna deployments where integration with electronics and reduced interference to circuitry is relevant
Antenna-in-package / on-substrate antenna integration where isolation from feeding/drive circuitry is important.
Desired business relationship
Patent licensing
Joint ventures
Technology development
New technology applications
Adaptation of technology to other markets
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