PCB Printed Monopole Antenna Layout for Compact Wireless Dongles
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless adapters face challenges in miniaturization while maintaining stable operation in predetermined frequency bands due to the need for smaller antennas.
Innovation Solution
A wireless dongle with a compact layout featuring a printed monopole antenna, including a feed-in section and radiation section, is designed to operate efficiently in a limited space, allowing stable operation in the 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz frequency band.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the antenna size is reduced to enable miniaturization of wireless adapters, then the device size is reduced, but the stability of operation in predetermined frequency bands deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dimensionality change by transitioning from a traditional three-dimensional antenna structure to a two-dimensional printed circuit board (PCB) integrated antenna. The antenna is designed as a planar structure with specific geometric patterns (including circular and rectangular elements) that can be directly fabricated on the PCB substrate. This dimensional reduction allows the antenna to achieve compact size while maintaining controlled impedance and stable radiation characteristics through careful design of the planar geometry, thereby resolving the contradiction between miniaturization and operational stability.
2Volume of moving object
If the wireless adapter is miniaturized, then the device becomes easier to carry, but the antenna must be correspondingly reduced which challenges stable operation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the antenna structure with the PCB substrate by integrating the antenna elements directly into the circuit board design. The antenna traces are formed using the same PCB fabrication process as the circuit traces, eliminating the need for separate antenna components. This integration allows the antenna to be miniaturized along with the overall device while maintaining stable performance through optimized trace geometry, substrate material selection, and grounding structure design that are co-optimized with the compact form factor.
Data Source
AI summary
A wireless dongle includes a circuit board, a connector, a wireless module and a printed antenna. The circuit board has a first front edge, a first rear edge, a first left edge and a first right edge. The connector is disposed to a middle of a front of the circuit board. The wireless module is disposed to a middle area and a left area of the circuit board. The connector is electrically connected to the wireless module. The printed antenna is positioned at a right area of the circuit board. The printed antenna is a monopole antenna. The wireless module is connected between the connector and the printed antenna. The printed antenna has a feed-in section positioned close to the first rear edge of the circuit board, and a radiation section.


