Thin film antenna to FAKRA connector

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10205216
APP PUB NO 20170324143A1
SERIAL NO

15583335

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A connector assembly that provides a proper impedance connection between a CPW antenna mounted on automotive glass to a FAKRA-type connector. The connector assembly includes a PCB having a top surface and a bottom surface and being adhered to the glass. Vias are provided through the PCB to make electrical contact between metallization planes on the top surface and the bottom surface of the PCB. Terminals that are part of the connector extend through some of the vias, where ground terminals provide mechanical stability and make electrical contact with the metallization planes on the bottom surface of the PCB and a signal terminal provides an electrical connection to the antenna radiating element. The PCB is adhered to a substrate on which the antenna is mounted so that the metallization planes and microstrip lines make electrical contact with a CPW feed structure that feeds the antenna.

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  • GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Carper, Duane S Davison, US 45 96
Kona, Keerti S Woodland Hills, US 17 64
Patel, Amit M Santa Monica, US 22 258
Schaffner, James H Chatsworth, US 120 3452
Song, Hyok Jae Oak Park, US 39 164
Talty, Timothy J Beverly Hills, US 118 2144
Yasan, Eray Canton, US 41 545

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