Dielectric-Filled Paraboloidal Front Ends

Abstract

Planar antennas with receiving and/or transmitting circuits integrated at focal point. Reflectors formed from shaped dielectric material with metallized parabolic surface serve as basis for wide variety of planar, integrated receiver and transmitter circuits operating at millimeter and submillimeter wavelengths. Used over wide range of frequencies and in variety of modes: as receiver or transmitter, in heterodyne or direct-detection mode, with single element, or with array.