Zankar Vakil

Title: Zankar Vakil and a Compact RF Cable-to-PCB Transition

Introduction

Zankar Vakil is an inventor associated with Camillus, New York, and John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc. Her patent work addresses a practical challenge in designing ultra-dense base station antennas: connecting RF cables to printed circuit boards while conserving space and maintaining reliable electrical coupling.

Latest Patents

Vakil is credited with 1 patent: “Low-Cost Miniaturized Vertical Coaxial Cable to PCB Transition for Use in Ultra-Dense Base Station Antennas.”

The invention describes a vertical RF launch mechanism that mounts an RF cable to an antenna PCB. A cutout in the board has interlocking tabs and an inner-conductor receptacle along one interior edge. A vertical clip fits onto that edge and provides two tabs and a cylindrical receptacle for the cable’s outer conductor.

The arrangement supports high-quality connections for both the inner and outer conductors, while allowing both to be soldered from the same side of the PCB. Its smaller cutout, compared with conventional RF PCB launches, can also allow more cable connections to fit on a board and support denser antenna designs.

Career Highlights

The available information connects Vakil’s patent work with John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc. The patent highlights her contribution to compact RF interconnect design for antenna applications.

Collaborations

Anoop Tiwari and Evan Wayton are identified as Vakil’s coworkers. The available details do not specify their roles in the patent or the extent of their collaboration.

Conclusion

Zankar Vakil’s patented transition combines vertical cable mounting, same-side soldering, and a compact PCB footprint, addressing key space and connection requirements in ultra-dense base station antennas.