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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 03, 2017
Filed:
Oct. 13, 2015
Applicant:
Raytheon Company, Waltham, MA (US);
Inventors:
Alberto F. Viscarra, Torrance, CA (US);
Jayna J. Shah, Plano, TX (US);
Robert S. Isom, Allen, TX (US);
Christopher R. Koontz, Manhattan Beach, CA (US);
Assignee:
Raytheon Company, Waltham, MA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01Q 21/00 (2006.01); H01Q 1/52 (2006.01); H01Q 21/24 (2006.01); H01Q 1/48 (2006.01); H01Q 21/06 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
H01Q 21/24 (2013.01); H01Q 1/48 (2013.01); H01Q 1/526 (2013.01); H01Q 21/0006 (2013.01); H01Q 21/0025 (2013.01); H01Q 21/0087 (2013.01); H01Q 21/061 (2013.01);
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for a dual polarized thumbtack radiator having enhanced dissipation. In embodiments, a power divider resistor for a balun is coupled directly to ground plane blocks that provide a RF shield. An attachment mechanism, such as a screw secures the thumbtack assembly to an aperture plate and provides thermal and electrical connection.