Composite Resonator Reflective Plate for Wideband Linear Phase
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing radio wave reflective structures struggle to maintain consistent performance over a wide frequency band due to nonlinear phase characteristics, limiting their applicability to specific frequencies.
Innovation Solution
A radio wave reflective plate and composite resonator design featuring a plurality of unit structures with a reference conductor, where resonators are connected via a coupling conductor, allowing for linear phase characteristics over a wide frequency band through an equivalent circuit with frequency adjustment by the reference conductor.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a conventional radio wave reflective structure is used, then the structure is simple, but the phase characteristics become nonlinear and performance degrades over wide frequency bands
Solution Approach 1:
The reflective plate is divided into multiple unit structures, each containing resonators that can be independently designed and optimized. This segmentation allows each unit to contribute to linear phase characteristics across different frequency ranges, collectively achieving wideband linear phase response while maintaining structural simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
The resonant frequency and coupling characteristics of the resonators are adjusted by changing geometric parameters such as resonator dimensions, spacing, and coupling conductor configurations. This enables optimization of phase characteristics across wide frequency bands while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure
2Manufacturing precision
If the resonator parameters are optimized for a specific frequency, then the performance at that frequency is improved, but the performance degrades over wide frequency bands
Solution Approach 1:
The unit structures are designed to perform multiple functions: each resonator serves both as a phase control element and as a frequency-selective element. The coupling conductors provide both magnetic and capacitive coupling mechanisms, enabling the same structure to operate effectively across wide frequency bands with linear phase characteristics
Solution Approach 2:
The reflective plate employs a composite structure combining multiple resonator types and coupling mechanisms within unit structures. This composite approach enables the system to maintain precise resonator parameters for specific frequencies while achieving broad frequency band coverage through the collective response of multiple resonant modes
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple resonators are connected with complex coupling structures, then the frequency adjustment capability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling function is extracted into separate coupling conductors that are distinct from the resonators themselves. This separation allows independent optimization of resonator parameters for frequency control while keeping coupling structures simple and standardized, reducing overall device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling conductors act as intermediary elements between resonators, providing controlled magnetic and capacitive coupling. This intermediary approach enables frequency adjustment through simple geometric modifications of the coupling conductors rather than complex reconfiguration of the entire resonator system
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 design stabilizes characteristics over a wide band, reducing the influence of frequency shifts on phase, enabling consistent performance across multiple frequency bands.
Implementation Method 1
a connector configured to magnetically or capacitively connect the first resonator and the second resonator
Implementation Method 2
a connector configured to magnetically or capacitively connect the first resonator and the second resonator
Implementation Method 3
The plurality of unit structures are represented by an equivalent circuit including two or more resonant circuits
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AI summary
A radio wave reflective plate includes a plurality of unit structures arrayed in a first plane direction and a reference conductor that is subjected to a reference potential of the plurality of unit structures. The plurality of unit structures are represented by an equivalent circuit including two or more resonant circuits. The reference conductor is disposed below a resonator in a first direction.