CA2382258C - High-frequency phase shifter unit - Google Patents
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Abstract
The invention re-lates to an improved high-frequency phase shifter unit characterized by the following new features: at least another additional stripline section (21b, 21c, 21d) which is arranged concentrically in relation to the first stripline section (21 a) is provided; additional connecting lines (31b; 31c, 31d) are provided, whereby an electrical connection exists at least indirectly from the supply line (13) to the pick-off section (27a - 27d) to which at least one corresponding stripline section (21a, 21b, 21c, 21d) is assigned; at least two different pairs of antenna radiators (1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f) can be controlled with different phase angles (.PHI.) in the pick-off sections (39a, 39b) which are misaligned in relation to one another on the at least two stripline sections (21a, 21b, 21c, 21d); the various connecting lines (31a - 31d) are mechanically connected to one another.
Description
HIGH-FREQUENCY PHASE SHIFTER UNIT
The invention relates to a radio-frequency phase shift assembly.
Phase shifters are used, for example, for trimming the delay time of microwave signals in passive or active networks. As a known principle, the delay time of a line is used to trim the phase angle of a signal and, in consequence, a variable phase angle means that the lines have a different electrically effective length.
For applications in antennas with an electrically adjustable notch in the polar diagram, the signals must have different delay times to the individual radiating elements, for example dipoles. The difference in the delay times between two adjacent radiating elements is approximately the same-for a specific notch angle iri an array of radiata.ng elements arranged vertically one above the other. This delay time difference must now also be increased for larger notch angles. If the phase angles of the individual radiating elements are varied by means of phase shift assemblies, then this is an antenna with an adjustable electrical notch in the polar diagrarn.
According to WO 96/37922, a phase shift is known which has electrically moveable plates in order to produce a phase difference between different outputs, but at least between two outputs. This has the disadvantage that the movement of the dielectric plates also changes the impedance of the respectively affected lines, and _ 2 ~
the way in which the power of the signals is shared depends on the setting of the phase shifter.
The prior publication WO 96/37009 proposes a symmetrical line branching system in order to emit the same power at both ends of this line. This can be done provided both ends are terminated by the characteristic impedance of this line. Comparable solutions of technical principles have already been used for a long time for mobile radio antennas. However, these have the disadvantage that only two radiating elements can be supplied, and they also still receive the same power. A
further disadvantage is the electrically conductive connection between the input and the respective lines, which necessitates moving, but electrically high-quality contacts which may have undesirable nonlinearities, however.
Finally, in principle, it is also known for a number of phase shifters to be integrated in one antenna, via which phase shifters the individual radiating elements in the entire antenna arrangement are supplied. Since, however, individual radiating elements must have different phase differences, the phase shift assembly settings must differ for the individual radiating elements. This necessitates complex mechanical step-up transmission systems such as those shown, in principle, in Figure 1, which shows a corresponding design according to the prior art.
To this end, and in order to illustrate the prior art, Figure 1 shows, schematically, an antenna array 1 having, for example, five dipole elements la to le which, in the end, are fed via a feed input 5.
The feed input 5 is followed by a distribution network 7 which, in the illustrated exemplary embodiment, supplies two RF phase shift assemblies 9, that is to say two phase shift assemblies 9', 9" in the illustrated exemplary embodiment, with each of the two phase shift assemblies 9 supplying two dipoles in the illustrated exemplary embodiment.
A feed line 13 passes from the distribution network 7 to a central dipole radiating element lc, which is driven without any phase shift.
The other dipoles are supplied with different phases, depending on the setting of the phase shift assembly 9, with, for example, the dipole la being supplied with a phase +20, the dipole radiating element lb being supplied with a phase +10, the central dipole radiating element ic being supplied with the phase ~= 0, the fourth dipole radiating element ld being supplied with the phase -1~, and the last dipole radiating element le being supplied with the phase -20.
In consequence, the phase shift assembly 9' must therefore ensure a split of +2~ and -2~, and the second phase shift assembly 9" must ensure a phase shift of +0 and -0, for the respectively associated dipole radiating elements. A correspondingly different setting for the phase shift assemblies 9 can then be ensured by a mechanical actuating drive 17. In this case, it must be regarded as being disadvantageous that a comparatively complex mechanical step-up transmission 17 is required in order to produce the different phase differences zequired for the respective individual radiating elements.
A phase shift assembly of this generic type is known from PATENT ABSTRACTS OF JAPAN Vol. 1998 No. 1, January 30, 7.998 t1998-01-30> -& JP 09 246846 A (NTT IDO
TSUSHINMO KK), September 19, 1997 (1997-09-19). This prior publication covers two stripline segments which AMENDED SHEET
3a are in the form of circle segments and are arranged offset with respect to one another in the circumferential direction and at a different distance from a central center point, in which case a tapping element can be moved about this center point, engaging with the respective stripline segment. The tapping element in this case comprises two radial elements, which are offset with respect to one another with an angular Separation in plan view, and are connected to one another at the center point, which lies on their pivoting axis.
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The object of the present invention is, therefore, against t4e background of the last-mentioned prior art which has been explained with reference to Figure 1, to provide an improved phase shift assembly which has a simpler design and, particularly in the case of an antenna array using at least four radiating elements, allows an improvement to the control and setting of the phases of the individual radiating elements. In this case, power sharing, in particular in pairs, between at least four radiating elements is preferably intended to be possible at the same time.
According to the invention, the object is achieved by a radio-frequency phase shift assembly for coupling to a feed line, comprising:
at least first and second stripline sections which are arranged concentrically, said at least first and second stripline sections for coupling to at least two different pairs of antenna radiating elements driven with different phase angles 0 at mutually offset tapping points, a tapping element pivotable about a pivoting axis, the tapping element having a first tapping section for said first stripline section and having a second tapping section for said second stripline section, said first and second tapping sections being respectively pivotable over the associated first and second stripline sections and being coupled thereto, at least first and second connection lines, the tapping element being connected to said feed line such that the feed line is electrically connected via the first and second connection lines to the first and second tapping sections associated with said first and second stripline sections, wherein the tapping element comprises a pointer element which rotates about the pivoting axis, and wherein the second connection line is disposed with respect to the second stripline section by extending the first connection line which leads to the first tapping section.
4a According to another aspect of the invention, there is also provided an RF
phase shifter comprising:
plural arcuate stripline elements of different lengths; and a pivotable radial tapping element capacitively coupled to tap each of said plural arcuate stripline elements simultaneously, said radial tapping element rotating about a pivoting axis, said radial tapping element dividing power unequally between said stripline elements in a predefined manner while simultaneously adjusting phase angle substantially equally in each of said plural arcuate stripline elements.
The present invention also provides a radio-frequency phase shift assembly coupled to a feedline, comprising:
at least two stripline sections offset with respect to one another, at least two different pairs of a antenna radiating elements coupled to at least two stripline sections and driven with different phase angles (0) at mutually offset tapping points, a tapping element pivotable about a pivoting axis, the tapping element having a first tapping section for said first stripline section and having a second tapping section for said second stripline section, said first and second tapping sections being respectively pivotable over the associated first and second stripline sections and being coupled thereto, at least first and second connection.lines, the tapping element being connected to said feed line such that the feed line is electrically connected via the first and second connection lines to the first and second tapping sections associated with said first and second stripline sections, wherein the stripline sections are disposed in straight lines parallel to one another, wherein the tapping element comprises a pointer element which rotates about the pivoting axis, and wherein the second connection line is disposed with respect to the second stripline section by extending the first connection line which leads to the first tapping section.
4b In contrast to the already known solutions, the present invention provides a phase shxft assembly which is designed to save very much more space and, in contrast to the already known solutions, has a higher integration density. Furthermore, additional connection lines, solder points and transformation rneans for providing the power sharing are saved. Ho.wever, above all, there is no need for the step-up transmission system which is required, according to the prior art, in order to produce 'and to set the "different phase angles for the radiating e].ements.
The solution according to the invention is distinguished in that at least two stripline segments are provided, which are in the form of circle. segments and interact with a tapping element which is firstly connected to a feed point and secondXy forms a moveable tap or coupling poi.nt in the overlapp'ing area with the respective=stripline segment, which is in the form of a circle segment: A common connection line, which extends as far as the outermost circle segment, leads from the common feed point to the individual circle segments.
As mentioned, the stripline segments may be in the form of circle segments. The stripline sections may, in general terms, also be provided arranged concentrically with respect to one another, which also includes stripline sections which run in a straight line and are arranged parallel to one another (namely for the situation where the radius of the stripline sections which are in the form of circle segments becomes znfinite).
Finally, one simple refinement according to the invention comprises the provision of a tapping element which passes over a number of stripline segments in the form of circle segments, like a radially running pointer, and hence forms a number of associated tapping points which are located one behind the other in individual stripline segmente.
Finally, a type of bridge structure is possible, with connection lines which run in the same direction, are arranged one above the other when seen in a horizontal side view, can be moved about a common pivoting axis, and are rigidly .connected to form a common tapping element, which can be handled.
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5a The feed to the common rotation point is preferably capacitive.. However, the tapping point between the tapping element and the respective circular stripline segment is also capacitive.
Finally, the solution according to the invention also allows the transmitting powers to be shared, for example, in such a manner that the power decreases or increases from the inner to the outer circular $tripline segment or, if required, even allows the AMENDED SHEET
power to all the stripline segments to remain more or less constant.
Furthermore, it has been found to be advantageous for the radio-frequency phase shift assembly to be formed on a metallic base plate, which is preferably formed by the reflector of the antenna. In addition, it has been found to be advantageous for the phase shift assembly to be shielded by a metallic cover.
The distances between the circle segments may differ.
The diameter of the stxipline segments preferably increases by a constant factor from the inside to the outside. The distances between the circle segments may in this case preferably transmit 0.1 to about 1.0 times the transmitter RF wavelength.
one simple implementation of the phase shift assembly can also allow the circle segments and connection lines to be formed together with a cover as tr.iplate lines.
The invention will be explained in more detail in the following text with reference to drawings, in which, in detail:
Figure 1: shows a schematic illustration of a radio-frequency phase shift assembly for feeding five _dipoles, according to the prior art;
Figure 2: shows a schematic plan view of a phase_ shift assembly according to the invention, -for driving four radiating elements;
Figure 3: shows a schematic section along the tapping element in Figure 2, in order to AMENDED SHEET
explain the capacitive coupling of the phase shift segment and of the centez tap;
Figure 4: shows a modified exemplary embodiment of a phase shift assembly according to the invention having three circle segments;
Figure 5: shows a modified exemplary embodiment using two stripline sections which are not in the form of circle segments (which run in straight lines); and Figures 6a and 6b show a polar diagram of an antenna array with an adjustable electrical notch,. firstly for a notch at 4 , and secondly for a notch at 10 .
A first exemplary embodiment of a zadio-frequency phase shift assembly according to the.invention, which has stripline- sections 21 offset with respect to one anothex, that is to say stripline segments 21 in the form of circle segments in the illustrated exemplary embodiment, namely an inner stripline segment 21a and an outer stripline segment 21b which are arranged concentrically around a common center point in a plan view and through which a vertical pivoting axis 23 runs at right angles to the plane of the drawing, will be described with reference to Figure 2.
A tapping element 25, which is designed such tha=t it runs essentially radially in the plan view shown in AMENDED SHEET
Figure 2, runs from the pivoting axis 23 and in each case forms a coupled tapping section 27, which is also referred to as- the tapping point 27 in the following text, in the respective area in which it overlaps an associated stripline segment 21, that is to say, in the illustrated exemplary =embodiment, two tapping points 27a, 27b are provided, which are offset in the longitudinal direction of the tapping element 25.
The feed line 13 passes from the feed input 5 to a center tap 29, in whose region the pivoting axis 23 for the tapping element 25 is located.
The tapping element 25 is in this case broken down into a first connection line 31a, which extends from the coupling section 33 in the overlapping area of the center tap 29 to the tapping point 27a on the inner stripline segment 21a. The region which projects as an extension beyond this tapping point 27a forms the next connection section or connection line 31b, which leads to the tapping point 27b there, which is formed in the region in which it overlaps the outer stripline segment 21b.
The entire RF phase shift assembly is designed with the four dipoles la to ld which are shown in =the exemplary embodiment in Figure 2 jointly on a metallic base plate 35, which at the same time represents the reflector 35 for the dipoles la to 1d.
In the horizontal cross-sectional illustration shown in Figure 3, it can be seen that the coupling is capacitive not only at the center tap 29 but also at the `tapping points 27 and, in this case, low-loss dielectrics 37 provide the capacitive coupling and, at AMENDED SHEET
the same time, provide the mechanical fixing both for the center tap 29 and for the tapping points 27 which are radially offset with respect to it.
The base section of the center tap 29 is provided, offset with respect to the reflector plate 35, above a dielectric conical section 37a which has a greater axial height. The coupling layer 33, through which, like the center tap 29, the pivoting axis 23 likewise passes, is located above this, separated by a relatively thin dielectric conical layer 37b.
The cross-sectional illustration in Figure 3 also shows that the stripline segments 21, which are in the form of circle segments, are likewise located at the same distance as the center tap 29 from the reflector plate 37 , and are coupled to the tapping element 25 via the dielectric 37 that is formed there. The tapping element 25 is in this case a uni.forml.y rigid lever, which can be moved about the pivoting axis 23.
Rotation of the tapping element 25 about the pivoting axis 23 now allows the phase to be set, with the appropriate phase offset from +2~ to -2~, jointly for all the dipole radiating elements la to ld.
Suitable selection of the characteristic impedances and suitable formed-out regions of the connections 31a and 31b between the corresponding tapping points 29 as well as 27a and 27b, respectively, now allows the power to AMENDED SHEET
be shared at the same time between the dipole radiating elements la and ld, on the one hand, and the further pair of dipole radiating elements lb and ic, since the dipole antennas la to 1d are connected via antenna lines 41 to each end 39a and 39b, respectively, of the stripline segments 21a, 21b, which are in the form of circle segments.
A modified exemplary embodiment with a total of six dipole radiating elements la to 1f is shown in 10 Figure 4, allowing phase shifts from +3~ to -3+ to be achieved in this case. Furthermore, if required, it is possible to achieve power sharing, for example from outside to inside, which allows power steps of 0.5 : 0.7 : 1, as is shown in the following table.
In this exemplary embodiment, as in the previous exemplary embodiment, however,- a central .dipole radiating element or a central dipole radiating element group, as is showri in Figure 1, may, however, also be provided, which has a phase shift angle of 0 and is directly connected to the feed line input.
Figure 5 shows two straight stripline sections 21a and 21b, which are offset with respect to one another and, in the illustrated exemplary embodiment, are offset with respect to one another through 180 with respect to the pivoting axis 23. This refinement is admittedly riot part of the invention. However, a conversion according to the invention would be feasible to the extent that the stripline sections 21a and 21b, which are shown in Figure 5, are arranged such that they run parallel to one another and run in straight lines, are arranged on the same side of the center tap 29 and, at the same time, are covered by a single tapping element 25 in the form of a pointer.
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Figures 6a and 6b show the effect of a correspondingly designed antenna on the vertical polar diagram. A
relatively small phase difference between the five dipoles which are shown sthematically there results in a relatively small vertical depression angle, and relatively large phase difference, set via the radio-frequency phase shifter group which has been explained, zesults in a relatively large vertical depression angle.
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The invention relates to a radio-frequency phase shift assembly.
Phase shifters are used, for example, for trimming the delay time of microwave signals in passive or active networks. As a known principle, the delay time of a line is used to trim the phase angle of a signal and, in consequence, a variable phase angle means that the lines have a different electrically effective length.
For applications in antennas with an electrically adjustable notch in the polar diagram, the signals must have different delay times to the individual radiating elements, for example dipoles. The difference in the delay times between two adjacent radiating elements is approximately the same-for a specific notch angle iri an array of radiata.ng elements arranged vertically one above the other. This delay time difference must now also be increased for larger notch angles. If the phase angles of the individual radiating elements are varied by means of phase shift assemblies, then this is an antenna with an adjustable electrical notch in the polar diagrarn.
According to WO 96/37922, a phase shift is known which has electrically moveable plates in order to produce a phase difference between different outputs, but at least between two outputs. This has the disadvantage that the movement of the dielectric plates also changes the impedance of the respectively affected lines, and _ 2 ~
the way in which the power of the signals is shared depends on the setting of the phase shifter.
The prior publication WO 96/37009 proposes a symmetrical line branching system in order to emit the same power at both ends of this line. This can be done provided both ends are terminated by the characteristic impedance of this line. Comparable solutions of technical principles have already been used for a long time for mobile radio antennas. However, these have the disadvantage that only two radiating elements can be supplied, and they also still receive the same power. A
further disadvantage is the electrically conductive connection between the input and the respective lines, which necessitates moving, but electrically high-quality contacts which may have undesirable nonlinearities, however.
Finally, in principle, it is also known for a number of phase shifters to be integrated in one antenna, via which phase shifters the individual radiating elements in the entire antenna arrangement are supplied. Since, however, individual radiating elements must have different phase differences, the phase shift assembly settings must differ for the individual radiating elements. This necessitates complex mechanical step-up transmission systems such as those shown, in principle, in Figure 1, which shows a corresponding design according to the prior art.
To this end, and in order to illustrate the prior art, Figure 1 shows, schematically, an antenna array 1 having, for example, five dipole elements la to le which, in the end, are fed via a feed input 5.
The feed input 5 is followed by a distribution network 7 which, in the illustrated exemplary embodiment, supplies two RF phase shift assemblies 9, that is to say two phase shift assemblies 9', 9" in the illustrated exemplary embodiment, with each of the two phase shift assemblies 9 supplying two dipoles in the illustrated exemplary embodiment.
A feed line 13 passes from the distribution network 7 to a central dipole radiating element lc, which is driven without any phase shift.
The other dipoles are supplied with different phases, depending on the setting of the phase shift assembly 9, with, for example, the dipole la being supplied with a phase +20, the dipole radiating element lb being supplied with a phase +10, the central dipole radiating element ic being supplied with the phase ~= 0, the fourth dipole radiating element ld being supplied with the phase -1~, and the last dipole radiating element le being supplied with the phase -20.
In consequence, the phase shift assembly 9' must therefore ensure a split of +2~ and -2~, and the second phase shift assembly 9" must ensure a phase shift of +0 and -0, for the respectively associated dipole radiating elements. A correspondingly different setting for the phase shift assemblies 9 can then be ensured by a mechanical actuating drive 17. In this case, it must be regarded as being disadvantageous that a comparatively complex mechanical step-up transmission 17 is required in order to produce the different phase differences zequired for the respective individual radiating elements.
A phase shift assembly of this generic type is known from PATENT ABSTRACTS OF JAPAN Vol. 1998 No. 1, January 30, 7.998 t1998-01-30> -& JP 09 246846 A (NTT IDO
TSUSHINMO KK), September 19, 1997 (1997-09-19). This prior publication covers two stripline segments which AMENDED SHEET
3a are in the form of circle segments and are arranged offset with respect to one another in the circumferential direction and at a different distance from a central center point, in which case a tapping element can be moved about this center point, engaging with the respective stripline segment. The tapping element in this case comprises two radial elements, which are offset with respect to one another with an angular Separation in plan view, and are connected to one another at the center point, which lies on their pivoting axis.
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The object of the present invention is, therefore, against t4e background of the last-mentioned prior art which has been explained with reference to Figure 1, to provide an improved phase shift assembly which has a simpler design and, particularly in the case of an antenna array using at least four radiating elements, allows an improvement to the control and setting of the phases of the individual radiating elements. In this case, power sharing, in particular in pairs, between at least four radiating elements is preferably intended to be possible at the same time.
According to the invention, the object is achieved by a radio-frequency phase shift assembly for coupling to a feed line, comprising:
at least first and second stripline sections which are arranged concentrically, said at least first and second stripline sections for coupling to at least two different pairs of antenna radiating elements driven with different phase angles 0 at mutually offset tapping points, a tapping element pivotable about a pivoting axis, the tapping element having a first tapping section for said first stripline section and having a second tapping section for said second stripline section, said first and second tapping sections being respectively pivotable over the associated first and second stripline sections and being coupled thereto, at least first and second connection lines, the tapping element being connected to said feed line such that the feed line is electrically connected via the first and second connection lines to the first and second tapping sections associated with said first and second stripline sections, wherein the tapping element comprises a pointer element which rotates about the pivoting axis, and wherein the second connection line is disposed with respect to the second stripline section by extending the first connection line which leads to the first tapping section.
4a According to another aspect of the invention, there is also provided an RF
phase shifter comprising:
plural arcuate stripline elements of different lengths; and a pivotable radial tapping element capacitively coupled to tap each of said plural arcuate stripline elements simultaneously, said radial tapping element rotating about a pivoting axis, said radial tapping element dividing power unequally between said stripline elements in a predefined manner while simultaneously adjusting phase angle substantially equally in each of said plural arcuate stripline elements.
The present invention also provides a radio-frequency phase shift assembly coupled to a feedline, comprising:
at least two stripline sections offset with respect to one another, at least two different pairs of a antenna radiating elements coupled to at least two stripline sections and driven with different phase angles (0) at mutually offset tapping points, a tapping element pivotable about a pivoting axis, the tapping element having a first tapping section for said first stripline section and having a second tapping section for said second stripline section, said first and second tapping sections being respectively pivotable over the associated first and second stripline sections and being coupled thereto, at least first and second connection.lines, the tapping element being connected to said feed line such that the feed line is electrically connected via the first and second connection lines to the first and second tapping sections associated with said first and second stripline sections, wherein the stripline sections are disposed in straight lines parallel to one another, wherein the tapping element comprises a pointer element which rotates about the pivoting axis, and wherein the second connection line is disposed with respect to the second stripline section by extending the first connection line which leads to the first tapping section.
4b In contrast to the already known solutions, the present invention provides a phase shxft assembly which is designed to save very much more space and, in contrast to the already known solutions, has a higher integration density. Furthermore, additional connection lines, solder points and transformation rneans for providing the power sharing are saved. Ho.wever, above all, there is no need for the step-up transmission system which is required, according to the prior art, in order to produce 'and to set the "different phase angles for the radiating e].ements.
The solution according to the invention is distinguished in that at least two stripline segments are provided, which are in the form of circle. segments and interact with a tapping element which is firstly connected to a feed point and secondXy forms a moveable tap or coupling poi.nt in the overlapp'ing area with the respective=stripline segment, which is in the form of a circle segment: A common connection line, which extends as far as the outermost circle segment, leads from the common feed point to the individual circle segments.
As mentioned, the stripline segments may be in the form of circle segments. The stripline sections may, in general terms, also be provided arranged concentrically with respect to one another, which also includes stripline sections which run in a straight line and are arranged parallel to one another (namely for the situation where the radius of the stripline sections which are in the form of circle segments becomes znfinite).
Finally, one simple refinement according to the invention comprises the provision of a tapping element which passes over a number of stripline segments in the form of circle segments, like a radially running pointer, and hence forms a number of associated tapping points which are located one behind the other in individual stripline segmente.
Finally, a type of bridge structure is possible, with connection lines which run in the same direction, are arranged one above the other when seen in a horizontal side view, can be moved about a common pivoting axis, and are rigidly .connected to form a common tapping element, which can be handled.
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5a The feed to the common rotation point is preferably capacitive.. However, the tapping point between the tapping element and the respective circular stripline segment is also capacitive.
Finally, the solution according to the invention also allows the transmitting powers to be shared, for example, in such a manner that the power decreases or increases from the inner to the outer circular $tripline segment or, if required, even allows the AMENDED SHEET
power to all the stripline segments to remain more or less constant.
Furthermore, it has been found to be advantageous for the radio-frequency phase shift assembly to be formed on a metallic base plate, which is preferably formed by the reflector of the antenna. In addition, it has been found to be advantageous for the phase shift assembly to be shielded by a metallic cover.
The distances between the circle segments may differ.
The diameter of the stxipline segments preferably increases by a constant factor from the inside to the outside. The distances between the circle segments may in this case preferably transmit 0.1 to about 1.0 times the transmitter RF wavelength.
one simple implementation of the phase shift assembly can also allow the circle segments and connection lines to be formed together with a cover as tr.iplate lines.
The invention will be explained in more detail in the following text with reference to drawings, in which, in detail:
Figure 1: shows a schematic illustration of a radio-frequency phase shift assembly for feeding five _dipoles, according to the prior art;
Figure 2: shows a schematic plan view of a phase_ shift assembly according to the invention, -for driving four radiating elements;
Figure 3: shows a schematic section along the tapping element in Figure 2, in order to AMENDED SHEET
explain the capacitive coupling of the phase shift segment and of the centez tap;
Figure 4: shows a modified exemplary embodiment of a phase shift assembly according to the invention having three circle segments;
Figure 5: shows a modified exemplary embodiment using two stripline sections which are not in the form of circle segments (which run in straight lines); and Figures 6a and 6b show a polar diagram of an antenna array with an adjustable electrical notch,. firstly for a notch at 4 , and secondly for a notch at 10 .
A first exemplary embodiment of a zadio-frequency phase shift assembly according to the.invention, which has stripline- sections 21 offset with respect to one anothex, that is to say stripline segments 21 in the form of circle segments in the illustrated exemplary embodiment, namely an inner stripline segment 21a and an outer stripline segment 21b which are arranged concentrically around a common center point in a plan view and through which a vertical pivoting axis 23 runs at right angles to the plane of the drawing, will be described with reference to Figure 2.
A tapping element 25, which is designed such tha=t it runs essentially radially in the plan view shown in AMENDED SHEET
Figure 2, runs from the pivoting axis 23 and in each case forms a coupled tapping section 27, which is also referred to as- the tapping point 27 in the following text, in the respective area in which it overlaps an associated stripline segment 21, that is to say, in the illustrated exemplary =embodiment, two tapping points 27a, 27b are provided, which are offset in the longitudinal direction of the tapping element 25.
The feed line 13 passes from the feed input 5 to a center tap 29, in whose region the pivoting axis 23 for the tapping element 25 is located.
The tapping element 25 is in this case broken down into a first connection line 31a, which extends from the coupling section 33 in the overlapping area of the center tap 29 to the tapping point 27a on the inner stripline segment 21a. The region which projects as an extension beyond this tapping point 27a forms the next connection section or connection line 31b, which leads to the tapping point 27b there, which is formed in the region in which it overlaps the outer stripline segment 21b.
The entire RF phase shift assembly is designed with the four dipoles la to ld which are shown in =the exemplary embodiment in Figure 2 jointly on a metallic base plate 35, which at the same time represents the reflector 35 for the dipoles la to 1d.
In the horizontal cross-sectional illustration shown in Figure 3, it can be seen that the coupling is capacitive not only at the center tap 29 but also at the `tapping points 27 and, in this case, low-loss dielectrics 37 provide the capacitive coupling and, at AMENDED SHEET
the same time, provide the mechanical fixing both for the center tap 29 and for the tapping points 27 which are radially offset with respect to it.
The base section of the center tap 29 is provided, offset with respect to the reflector plate 35, above a dielectric conical section 37a which has a greater axial height. The coupling layer 33, through which, like the center tap 29, the pivoting axis 23 likewise passes, is located above this, separated by a relatively thin dielectric conical layer 37b.
The cross-sectional illustration in Figure 3 also shows that the stripline segments 21, which are in the form of circle segments, are likewise located at the same distance as the center tap 29 from the reflector plate 37 , and are coupled to the tapping element 25 via the dielectric 37 that is formed there. The tapping element 25 is in this case a uni.forml.y rigid lever, which can be moved about the pivoting axis 23.
Rotation of the tapping element 25 about the pivoting axis 23 now allows the phase to be set, with the appropriate phase offset from +2~ to -2~, jointly for all the dipole radiating elements la to ld.
Suitable selection of the characteristic impedances and suitable formed-out regions of the connections 31a and 31b between the corresponding tapping points 29 as well as 27a and 27b, respectively, now allows the power to AMENDED SHEET
be shared at the same time between the dipole radiating elements la and ld, on the one hand, and the further pair of dipole radiating elements lb and ic, since the dipole antennas la to 1d are connected via antenna lines 41 to each end 39a and 39b, respectively, of the stripline segments 21a, 21b, which are in the form of circle segments.
A modified exemplary embodiment with a total of six dipole radiating elements la to 1f is shown in 10 Figure 4, allowing phase shifts from +3~ to -3+ to be achieved in this case. Furthermore, if required, it is possible to achieve power sharing, for example from outside to inside, which allows power steps of 0.5 : 0.7 : 1, as is shown in the following table.
In this exemplary embodiment, as in the previous exemplary embodiment, however,- a central .dipole radiating element or a central dipole radiating element group, as is showri in Figure 1, may, however, also be provided, which has a phase shift angle of 0 and is directly connected to the feed line input.
Figure 5 shows two straight stripline sections 21a and 21b, which are offset with respect to one another and, in the illustrated exemplary embodiment, are offset with respect to one another through 180 with respect to the pivoting axis 23. This refinement is admittedly riot part of the invention. However, a conversion according to the invention would be feasible to the extent that the stripline sections 21a and 21b, which are shown in Figure 5, are arranged such that they run parallel to one another and run in straight lines, are arranged on the same side of the center tap 29 and, at the same time, are covered by a single tapping element 25 in the form of a pointer.
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Figures 6a and 6b show the effect of a correspondingly designed antenna on the vertical polar diagram. A
relatively small phase difference between the five dipoles which are shown sthematically there results in a relatively small vertical depression angle, and relatively large phase difference, set via the radio-frequency phase shifter group which has been explained, zesults in a relatively large vertical depression angle.
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1. A radio-frequency phase shift assembly for coupling to a feed line, comprising:
at least first and second stripline sections which are arranged concentrically, said at least first and second stripline sections for coupling to at least two different pairs of antenna radiating elements driven with different phase angles .PHI. at mutually offset tapping points, a tapping element pivotable about a pivoting axis, the tapping element having a first tapping section for said first stripline section and having a second tapping section for said second stripline section, said first and second tapping sections being respectively pivotable over the associated first and second stripline sections and being coupled thereto, at least first and second connection lines, the tapping element being connected to said feed line such that the feed line is electrically connected via the first and second connection lines to the first and second tapping sections associated with said first and second stripline sections, wherein the tapping element comprises a pointer element which rotates about the pivoting axis, and wherein the second connection line is disposed with respect to the second stripline section by extending the first connection line which leads to the first tapping section.
at least first and second stripline sections which are arranged concentrically, said at least first and second stripline sections for coupling to at least two different pairs of antenna radiating elements driven with different phase angles .PHI. at mutually offset tapping points, a tapping element pivotable about a pivoting axis, the tapping element having a first tapping section for said first stripline section and having a second tapping section for said second stripline section, said first and second tapping sections being respectively pivotable over the associated first and second stripline sections and being coupled thereto, at least first and second connection lines, the tapping element being connected to said feed line such that the feed line is electrically connected via the first and second connection lines to the first and second tapping sections associated with said first and second stripline sections, wherein the tapping element comprises a pointer element which rotates about the pivoting axis, and wherein the second connection line is disposed with respect to the second stripline section by extending the first connection line which leads to the first tapping section.
2. The phase shift assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least first and second stripline sections have different impedance values.
3. The phase shift assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first and second connection lines comprise transformers which share power in a predefined manner between the tapping sections of the at least first and second stripline sections.
4. The phase shift assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the tapping element comprises a radial point element originating from the pivoting axis.
5. The phase shift assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least first and second stripline sections comprise an innermost stripline section and an outermost stripline section, respectively, and wherein the share of the power fed in via the feed line decreases from the innermost stripline section to the outermost stripline section.
6. The phase shift assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least first and second stripline sections comprise an innermost stripline section and an outermost stripline section, the innermost and outermost stripline sections unequally sharing power fed in via the feed line.
7. The phase shift assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least first and second stripline sections, are fed with virtually the same power.
8. The phase shift assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of the radius and diameter of the stripline sections increases by a constant factor.
9. The phase shift assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the phase shift assembly operates at a predetermined RF wavelength, and the distances between the stripline sections are 0.1 to 1.0 times the predetermined RF
wavelength.
wavelength.
10. The phase shift assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least first and second tapping sections comprise capacitively coupled tapping sections each composed of flat strip conductors, and a dielectric disposed between said flat strip conductors.
11. The phase shift assembly as claimed in claim 1, further including a center tap electrically connected to the feed line, a capacitive coupling being provided between the center tap electrically connected to the feed line and a coupling section, said coupling section being electrically connected to the tapping element, said capacitive coupling comprising a dielectric provided between the at least first and second stripline sections.
12. The phase shift assembly as claimed in claim 1, further including a conductive, base plate antenna reflector, said at least first and second stripline sections and said tapping element being disposed on said reflector.
13. The phase shift assembly as claimed in claim 1, further including a metallic cover shielding said phase shift assembly.
14. The phase shift assembly as claimed in claim 1, further including a cover, and wherein the connection line and the at least first and second stripline sections, together with a cover defines a stripline.
15. The phase shift assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least first and second stripline sections each have a predetermined characteristic impedance.
16. The phase shift assembly as claimed in claim 1, further including a reflector, a dielectric, and a center tap for the tapping element that is separated from, and is held above, the reflector by a dielectric.
17. The phase shift assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least first and second stripline sections are curved.
18. The phase shift assembly as claimed in 17, wherein the at least first and second stripline sections have center points, the at least first and second stripline sections are in the form of circle segments, said at least first and second stripline section center points being arranged such that they run in the form of circle segments around a common center point.
19. The phase shift assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the center points of the at least first and second stripline sections lie on the pivoting axis of the tapping element.
20. The phase shift assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the center points of the at least first and second stripline sections and the center point of the pivoting axis are offset with respect to one another.
21. The phase shift assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least first and second stripline sections have different thicknesses.
22. An RF phase shifter comprising:
plural arcuate stripline elements of different lengths; and a pivotable radial tapping element capacitively coupled to tap each of said plural arcuate stripline elements simultaneously, said radial tapping element rotating about a pivoting axis, said radial tapping element dividing power unequally between said stripline elements in a predefined manner while simultaneously adjusting phase angle substantially equally in each of said plural arcuate stripline elements.
plural arcuate stripline elements of different lengths; and a pivotable radial tapping element capacitively coupled to tap each of said plural arcuate stripline elements simultaneously, said radial tapping element rotating about a pivoting axis, said radial tapping element dividing power unequally between said stripline elements in a predefined manner while simultaneously adjusting phase angle substantially equally in each of said plural arcuate stripline elements.
23. The phase shifter of claim 22 wherein the plural stripline elements each have first and second ends for connection to respective antenna radiating elements.
24. A radio-frequency phase shift assembly coupled to a feedline, comprising:
at least two stripline sections offset with respect to one another, at least two different pairs of a antenna radiating elements coupled to at least two stripline sections and driven with different phase angles (.PHI.) at mutually offset tapping points, a tapping element pivotable about a pivoting axis, the tapping element having a first tapping section for said first stripline section and having a second tapping section for said second stripline section, said first and second tapping sections being respectively pivotable over the associated first and second stripline sections and being coupled thereto, at least first and second connection lines, the tapping element being connected to said feed line such that the feed line is electrically connected via the first and second connection lines to the first and second tapping sections associated with said first and second stripline sections, wherein the stripline sections are disposed in straight lines parallel to one another, wherein the tapping element comprises a pointer element which rotates about the pivoting axis, and wherein the second connection line is disposed with respect to the second stripline section by extending the first connection line which leads to the first tapping section.
at least two stripline sections offset with respect to one another, at least two different pairs of a antenna radiating elements coupled to at least two stripline sections and driven with different phase angles (.PHI.) at mutually offset tapping points, a tapping element pivotable about a pivoting axis, the tapping element having a first tapping section for said first stripline section and having a second tapping section for said second stripline section, said first and second tapping sections being respectively pivotable over the associated first and second stripline sections and being coupled thereto, at least first and second connection lines, the tapping element being connected to said feed line such that the feed line is electrically connected via the first and second connection lines to the first and second tapping sections associated with said first and second stripline sections, wherein the stripline sections are disposed in straight lines parallel to one another, wherein the tapping element comprises a pointer element which rotates about the pivoting axis, and wherein the second connection line is disposed with respect to the second stripline section by extending the first connection line which leads to the first tapping section.
25. The phase shift assembly of claim 1 wherein the stripline sections each have 50 ohms of impedance.
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