Multilayer Ground Electrode Layout for Antenna Isolation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing antenna designs suffer from radio wave leakage towards the rear sides of antenna elements, which degrades directivity in the front direction despite improved isolation between antennas.

Innovation Solution

A ground electrode with a multilayer structure and specific slit configurations, including an opposing structure, is used to reduce radio wave leakage while maintaining high isolation between antenna elements.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If slots are formed in the ground plane between antenna elements, then isolation between antennas is improved, but radio wave leakage toward rear sides increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveisolation between antennasVSAvoidradio wave leakage toward rear sides
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The invention transitions from a single-plane slot configuration to a multi-layer ground electrode structure with slots arranged in different spatial dimensions. The first and second slots are positioned in different ground layers, creating a three-dimensional isolation barrier that blocks radio waves more effectively while preventing rearward leakage through the stacked layer configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention implements nested slot structures where slots are positioned within and across multiple ground layers. The first slot in the first ground layer and the second slot in the second ground layer create a nested, multi-level barrier that contains radio waves more effectively, preventing them from leaking toward the rear sides while maintaining isolation between antenna elements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Reliability

If slots are formed in the ground plane between antenna elements, then isolation between antennas is improved, but directivity in front direction degrades

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveisolation between antennasVSAvoiddirectivity pattern
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

By arranging slots in multiple ground layers rather than a single plane, the invention creates a three-dimensional isolation structure that more effectively contains radio waves without disrupting the front-direction radiation pattern. The multi-layer configuration provides superior isolation while preserving the intended directivity shape.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention applies different slot configurations to different ground layers, with each layer's slots positioned and dimensioned to address specific isolation requirements. This localized optimization in each layer collectively achieves improved isolation while maintaining the overall directivity pattern integrity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The proposed configuration effectively reduces radio wave leakage towards the rear sides of antenna elements, enhancing isolation and maintaining peak efficiency and gain across different frequency bands.

Implementation Method 1

The ground electrode includes first and second ground layers aligned in a thickness direction... The first ground layer has a first slit located between the first antenna element and the second antenna element... The second ground layer has a second slit extending from an edge of the second ground layer... aligned with the first slit in the thickness direction

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic wave blocking: Absorption (EM radiation)

Data Source

PatentUS12451600B2Antenna device
Publication Date: 2025.10.21 MURATA MFG CO LTD
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AI summary

An antenna device includes a ground electrode on rear sides of first and second antenna elements. The ground electrode includes ground layers and respectively having slits located between the first and second antenna elements as viewed in the thickness direction of the ground electrode. A first edge on a side of the first antenna element of the slit includes a first portion and a second portion closer to a second edge on a side of the second antenna element than the first portion. A fourth edge on the side of the second antenna element of the slit includes a third portion closer to the second antenna element than the first portion and includes a fourth portion closer to a third edge on the side of the first antenna element than the third portion and closer to the first antenna element than the second portion.