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    OVERLAY AND STAGED ANTENNA ARRANGEMENT. The present invention relates to an antenna structure that includes a dielectric material in which antenna array elements are placed on either side. Elements on either side of the dielectric material are superimposed or staggered with respect to opposing elements. The dielectric material may also include antenna arrays or colocalized antenna array elements radiating in different directions. Antenna array elements can be formed using a conformal coating that has been applied and selectively removed to create antenna structures. Devices that include the antenna structure may include a coating, which is shaped into a lens shape to increase the size of the antenna aperture and improve antenna performance.
    公开号:BR112014005076B1
    申请号:R112014005076-7
    申请日:2011-09-08
    公开日:2022-01-25
    发明作者:Ra'anan Sover；Itsik Refaeli
    申请人:Intel Corporation；
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    [001] More advanced specifications such as Wireless GigabitAlliance (WGA) or WiGig specification will be implemented in various transmitting devices. The WiGig specification is defined by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEE) specification 802.11 ad. In particular, antennas and antenna arrays used in various devices implement such specifications. Devices using one or more antenna arrays can transmit WiGig radio waves operating at a frequency of 60 GHz (also known as D-band), as described in the WiGig specification.
    [002] Antenna arrays can be connected to replace transmit/receive chains or a transmit/receive switch combination. Antenna arrays may include a number of elements, and antenna array elements may be arranged to form a one- or two-dimensional array. Antenna arrays can be designed to radiate or transmit radio waves perpendicular to the orientation of the array (such as radiating in the z-axis for an antenna array arranged in the y-axis or radiating in the z-axis 12 for a flat antenna array arranged in the xy-plane) . Such radiation is called "broadside" radiation. In certain implementations, one antenna array may be designed to radiate or transmit radio waves in the same direction as another array (such as radiating in the y-axis for a y-axis arrayed antenna or radiating in the xy-plane for a flat antenna array). arranged in the xy plane). This radiation is called "end fire" radiation.
    [003] Regardless of which specification can be implemented in a device, such as the WiGig specification, challenges are faced with respect to minimizing the space that arrangements take up in the device, minimizing lossy power transmission from various power sources of the device to the antenna array and generally provide effective transmission from the antenna array on the device to receiving devices, etc. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
    [004] The detailed description will be described with reference to the attached figures. In the figures the digit(s) to the left of a reference number identify(s) the FIGURE in which the reference number first appears. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings, referring to similar components or aspects. In the drawings:
    [005] FIGURE 1 is a diagram of an exemplary dielectric including overlapping antenna array elements;
    [006] FIGURE 2 is a diagram of an exemplary dielectric including stepped antenna array elements;
    [007] FIGURE 3 is a diagram of an exemplary architecture for chain and transmit antenna array and separate chain and receive antenna array;
    [008] FIGURE 4 is a diagram of an exemplary wireless device system;
    [009] FIGURE 5 is an exemplary system diagram including a co-located antenna array element;
    [0010] FIGURE 6A is a diagram of an exemplary broadside antenna formed with conformal coating;
    [0011] FIGURE 6B is a diagram of an exemplary end-fire antenna formed with conformal coating;
    [0012] FIGURE 7 is a diagram of an exemplary shaped lens to improve antenna performance;
    [0013] FIGURE 8 is an exemplary flowchart for transmit and receive overlapping or staggered antenna arrays. DETAILED DESCRIPTION General Aspect
    [0014] The present invention will describe platforms and methods providing overlapping and staggered transmit and receive antenna arrays in a wireless device. Certain implementations provide a dielectric material, in which antenna arrays are placed on either side of the dielectric material. In certain implementations, arrays or antenna elements radiating in different directions are co-located on the same board or module. In certain implementations, a conformal coating is applied and removed to create antenna structures. In certain embodiments, a device using a wrapper, in the form of a shaped lens, is used to increase antenna aperture size and improve antenna performance.
    [0015] Unless otherwise noted in the discussion below, it should be appreciated that throughout the specification discussion the use of terms such as "processing", "computation", "calculation", "determination" or the like refers to an action and/or process of a computer or computer system or computing device, etc. that manipulates and/or transforms data, represented as physical, such as electronic quantities within the record and/or memory of a computer system, into other data, similarly represented as physical quantities, within the memory of a computer system, records and other storage devices. information storage or transmission devices. The terms "a", "an", as used herein, are defined as one or more than one. The term "plurality", as used herein, is defined as two or more than two. The term "another", as used herein, is defined as at least a second or more. The term "including" or "having", as used herein, is defined non-limitingly as "comprising". The term "coupled", as used herein, is defined as operably connected in any desired manner, such as mechanically, electronically, digitally, directly, by software and/or hardware, etc.
    [0016] The term "wireless device", as used herein, includes, for example, a device capable of supporting wireless communication, a communication device capable of wireless communication, a station capable of supporting wireless communication, a portable or non-portable device capable of supporting wireless communication, etc. In some configurations, a wireless device may be or include a computer peripheral device. In some configurations, the term "wireless device" may optionally include a wireless service.
    [0017] Some embodiments can be used, in conjunction with various devices and systems, for example, a video device, audio device, audio-video (A/V) device, Set-Top converter (STB), player (player ) blu-ray disc (BD), BD recorder, Digital Video Disc (DVD) player, High Resolution (HD) DVD player, DVD recorder, HD DVD recorder, Personal Video Recorder (Personal PVR) Video Recorder), HD Broadcast Receiver, Video Source Audio Source, Video Sink, Audio Sink, Stereo Tuner, Broadcast Radio Receiver, Video Display, Flat Video Display, Player ( player) Personal Media (PMP for Personal Media Player), Digital Video Camera (DVC for Digital Video Camera), Digital Audio Player, Speaker, Audio Receiver and Audio Amplifier, Data Source, Data Sink, Digital Camera Photography (DSC Digital Stil Camera), Personal Computer (Personal Computer PC) computer Desktop Desk Top), mobile wall portion, notebook computer, tablet computer, server computer, handheld (handheld) handheld device (Handheld), Person Digital Assistant (Personal Digital Assistant PDA), internal device (on board) off-board, hybrid device, vehicular device, non-vehicle device, mobile or handheld device, consumer device, handheld or non-handheld device, wireless communication station, wireless communication device, wireless Access Point , wired or wireless router wired or wireless modem, Wireless Area Network Wireless Video Area Network (WVAN for WIreless Video Area Network), Local Area Network (LAN for Local Area Network), WLAN devices, PAN, WPNA, and/or networks operating in accordance with WirelessHDTM and/or WGA (Wireless Gigabit-Alliance) and/or future versions and/or derivatives, devices and networks operating in accordance with existing specifications, such as standards and specification amendments IEEE 802.11 (IEEE 802.1119992007: Wireless LAN Media Access Control (MAC for Medium Access Control) and physical layer (PHY Physical Layer)) ("IEEE 802.11), IEEE 802.16, and/or future and derivative versions, units and/or devices that are part of the above networks, one-way or two-way radio communication systems, cellular telephone radio communication systems, wireless video devices (WIDi for Wireless Display)) cellular or wireless telephone, Personal Communications Personal Communication System PCS), PDA devices that incorporate a wireless communication device, a Global Positioning System (GPS) device, device that incorporates an RFID chip or element, transceiver or Input device Multiple and Multiple Output (MIMO for Multiple Input, Multiple Output), transceiver or Single Input device, Multiple Output (SIMO for SIngle Input, Multiple Output), transceiver or Input device Multiple Input Single Output (MISO Single Output), device with one or more internal and/or external antennas, Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) devices or systems, radio devices or systems multi-standard, wireless handheld devices, Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) device, etc.
    [0018] Some embodiments may be used in conjunction with one or more types of signals and/or wireless communication systems, for example,
    [0019] Radio Frequency (RF for Radio Frequency), Infrared (IR for Infra Red), Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM for Frequency-Division Multiplexing,) FDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM Orthopgonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing) , Time-Division Multiplexing (TDM for Time-Division Multiplexing), Time-Division Multiple Access (TDMA for TimeDivision Multiple Access), Extended TDMA (E-TDMA for Extended-TDMA), General Packet Radio Service (GPRS for General Packet Radio Service), Extended GPRS (Extended GRPS E-GRPS), Code Division Multiple Access (Code-Division Multiple Access CDMA), Wideband CDMA (Wideband CDMA WCDMA), CDMA 2000, single-carrier Single Carrier CDMA, CDMA, Multi-Carrier Modulation (MDM), Discrete MultiTom (Multi-Tone Discrete DMT), Bluetooth®, Global Positioning System (GPS, Global Positioning System), WiFi Fi, Wi-Max, ZigBee™, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM for Global System for Mobile Communication), 2G, 2.5G, 3G, 3.5G, Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE for Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution), etc. .. Other embodiments can be used in various other devices, systems and/or networks.
    [0020] Some embodiments can be used in conjunction with short-range or limited-range wireless communication networks, e.g. "piconets", such as WVAN, WPAN, etc., wireless area networks.
    [0021] The antennas and antenna arrays described can conform to the WiGig specification operating in the 60 GHz spectrum. The antennas and antenna arrays described may be steerable or steered beam antennas or antenna arrays. Such antennas and antenna arrays may have flat two- and three-dimensional configurations and other configurations, as will be appreciated by those skilled in the art. In addition, the antennas and antenna arrays described can provide broaside and end-fire radiation. Overlapping or Staggered Antenna Arrays
    [0022] FIGURE 1 shows a schematic illustration of an exemplary structure 100 for overlapping and separate antenna arrays. On one side 102-1 and the other side 102-2 of a material or dielectric material 104 are antenna arrays, each having a plurality of antenna array elements 106, 108. Antenna array structures typically can be implemented. in the same plane, however, to minimize space, both sides of the material 104 incorporate antenna arrays. In this embodiment, antenna array elements overlap. As illustrated in FIGURE 1, this overlay is seen with elements 106 arranged directly over elements 108.
    [0023] As discussed further below the antenna arrays can be implemented as a separate transmit or Tx chain and a separate receive or Rx chain. Typical antenna arrays can be used to transmit and receive radio waves. However, such arrangements make use of a Tx/Rx switch that introduces energy and loss sensitivity into the Tx and Rx lines. In other words, if antenna elements are used as antenna elements in a transceiver, then the Tx/Rx switch must send separate Tx and Rx signals towards the antenna element. The Rx/Tx switch has an associated insertion loss, on both the Tx and Rx lines. In the end, this loss decreases output power Tx and sensitivity Rx. By implementing Tx and Rx strings and arrays separately, power and sensitivity losses can be reduced or eliminated.
    [0024] In antenna arrays, elements are separated by an approximate value derived from "radio wavelength divided by 2, i.e. À/2. Antenna elements are separated by a distance À/2 to provide performance antenna array. Implementations using the WiGig specification use 60 GHz spectrum. Therefore, the wavelength À of radio waves at 60 Ghzs corresponds to 5 mm. The spacing corresponds to 2.5 mm between array elements. In In general, the overall area of the array is a function of the number of elements in the X and Y directions multiplied by A / 2. When implementing WiGig, antenna arrays can be significantly smaller than antenna arrays operating at lower frequencies.
    [0025] FIGURE 2 shows a schematic illustration of exemplary structure 200 for a separate staggered antenna array. On a first side 202-1 and second side 202-2 of a material or dielectric material 204 are antenna arrays, each including a plurality of antenna elements 206, 208. In this embodiment, the antenna array elements are staggered with each other. As illustrated in FIGURE 2, scaling is seen with elements 206 staggered or spaced from elements 208. Elements of one array may be slightly staggered or shifted in the XY direction of those of another array, so that the overall area results slightly greater than the area of a single antenna array. Scaling is particularly implemented to address potential interference from antenna array elements, as defined by the A/2 separation equation.
    [0026] Considerations can be made regarding the boundary conditions of the dielectric material 104 and 204, including material thickness. In particular, considerations can be made regarding the operation of the antenna elements. Furthermore, differences in directionality of the radiation model of the two arrays can be considered, since the arrays are three-dimensional (3D) and the elements of one array can act as a reflector or driver for the other array.
    [0027] As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, antenna arrays can be arranged in various formations, including, without limitation, linear, hexagonal, star, ring, etc. In addition, arrays can be bi-directional. - or three-dimensional.
    [0028] FIGURE 3 is a schematic illustration of an architecture 300 for separating the transmitting antenna array 302 from the receiving antenna array 304. As discussed, single transmit/receive antenna arrays make use of an Rx/Tx switch, which introduces loss of potency and sensitivity in the Tx and Rx chains. For this purpose, the separate transmit antenna array 302 is placed on one side of a dielectric material 306, and the separate receive antenna array 304 is placed on the other side of the dielectric material 306. A separate transmission chain 308 controls the receive antenna array 304. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that routing strings 308 and 310 to antenna arrays 302 and 304 and respective antenna array elements can use more efficient routes (i.e., shorter routes).
    [0029] FIGURE 4 shows a schematic illustration of a system wireless device 400 (the wireless device 400 may be a station on a network) which may include a notebook computer, desktop computer, tablet computer, handheld, docking station, network interface, mobile device, handheld device, smartphone, etc., as discussed above.
    [0030] Wireless device 400 may be a wireless communication device capable of operating, for example, a wireless network controller, access point, piconet controller (PNC), station, multi-band station, source, and/or destination station DBand, initiator, respond.
    [0031] According to exemplary embodiments, wireless device 400 may include, for example, radio 402. Radio 402 may be operably coupled to two or more antennas or antenna arrays such as those described. For example, radio 402 may operably couple antennas 404 and 406. As discussed above, antennas 404 and 406 may be separate transmit and receive antennas or antenna arrays. Accordingly, the radio 402 may include at least one Tx transmitter 408 and receiver Rx 410. In addition, the radio 402 may include a beamforming (BF) controller 410, although the scope of the present invention is not limited to this situation.
    [0032] Furthermore, in certain embodiments, the radio 402 operates in DBand, for example, in the 60 Ghz frequency band. Wireless device 40 may additionally include one or more processors 412 and memory 414. Processors 412 may include a Station Management Entity Module (SME) 416. Processors 414 may operate in accordance with an IEEE 802.1 ITA-Gad protocol. and/or IEEE 802.15.3 and/or WirelessHDTM and/or ECMA -387 and/or ISO/IEC 13156:2009 and/or Bluetooth TM and/or WGA or WiGig, if desired.
    [0033] Memory 414 may include one or more volatile or non-volatile, removable or non-removable, erasable or non-erasable, writable or non-writable memory, etc. For example, memory 414 may include one or more random access memories . Dynamic RAM (DRAM), Dual Data Rate DRAM (DDR-DRAM), Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM), Static RAM (SRAM), Read Only Memory (ROM), Programmable ROM (PROM), Erasable Programmable ROM (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), Compact Disc ROM (CD-ROM), Compact Disc Recordable (CD-R), Compact Disc Rewritable (CD-RW), flash memory (such as NOR or NAND Flash memory), content addressable memory (CAM), polymer memory, phase change memory, ferroelectric memory, Silicon-Oxide-Nitride-Oxide-Silicon (SONOS) memory, floppy or hard disk, optical disk, magnetic disk, card, magnetic card, optical card, tape, cassette, etc.
    [0034] Computer storage media includes removable or non-removable volatile or non-volatile media implemented in any information storage technology method, such as computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data. Computer storage media includes, without limitation, RAM, ROM, EEPROM, Flash memory, and other memory technologies, CD-ROM, digital versatile discs (DVD) and other optical storage media, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape, storage devices, magnetic disks, or other magnetic storage devices, or any medium that can be used to store information and allow access by a computing device.
    [0035] In some exemplary embodiments, the antennas 404 and 406 may include, for example, phased array antennas, internal and external RF antenna, dipole antenna and monopolar antenna, omnidirectional antenna, end-fed antenna ), circularly polarized antenna, micro-strip antenna, diversity antenna, or other types of antennas suitable for transmitting and/or receiving wireless communication signals, blocks, frames, transmission streams, packets , messages, and/or data, although the scope of the present invention is not limited to these examples.
    [0036] In some exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the BF controller 410 may include a multiple input multiple output (MIMO) controller and/or a beamforming processor, if desired.
    [0037] In certain implementations, to improve spatial coverage with antenna arrays and/or antenna array elements radiating in multiple directions, antenna arrays or antenna elements may be relocated on a single platform or plane such as a plate or dielectric material described.
    [0038] Such an implementation can be used in mobile wireless devices, such as notebook computers, tablet computers, handheld devices, etc. The implementation can also be used for stationary communication devices, covering multiple radiation directions, such as such as television set-top converters, residential connections, etc.
    [0039] FIGURE 5 shows a schematic illustration of a system 500, including colocated antenna array elements. Module 502 may include other devices, such as MAC_IF module 506. An antenna array including ten array elements 508 radiates in direction 510. The same module has two antenna array elements 512 in the same module 502. The two array elements antenna arrays 512 radiate in different directions 514. It is contemplated that co-located antenna arrays and elements operate independently. However, co-located antenna arrays and elements can operate at the same time.
    [0040] When antennas or antenna arrays are co-located, space can be saved while improving the spatial coverage of the wireless communication system device. The different antenna arrays are basically independent, and radiate in different directions. When antennas or antenna arrays are co-located on the same module or on the same board, the space used can be reduced, and antenna arrays and antenna elements fit into smaller form factor devices. This can be used, in particular, on devices with continuously decreasing size. Conformal Coating to Form Antennas
    [0041] Typically, antennas can be arranged external to a package, such as a transceiver on a device. Certain implementations may place antennas as part of a laminated material, where the laminated material includes a wafer. Other implementations may provide for the antenna to be a separate component, integrated into a package.
    [0042] A conformal coating can be applied to packages through a coating process. Conformal coating consists of a method of painting/depositing a thin layer of metallization over a molded package to form a coated package. For example, a radio transceiver may be provided in wafer form in a conformal coated package. Selective removal of conformal coating can create an antenna structure, which integrates the radio transceiver and antenna in the same package. The proximity/direct coupling of the chip (as a radio transceiver) and antenna structure in the same package improves performance because losses are minimized.
    [0043] As discussed, different antenna types can be created using conformal coating metallization removal including groove, groove horn, groove prop, etc. Furthermore, different radiation patterns and radiation directions (such as broadside - end- fire) can be provided. With an antenna integrated in a package, a more reduced form factor can be obtained, which can be used in devices such as cell phone and other portable devices. In addition, various frequencies, such as WiGig 60 GHz, can be supported. As discussed above, a higher frequency spectrum tends to allow for smaller antennas and smaller packages.
    [0044] FIGURE 6A shows a schematic illustration of a conformal coated broadside antenna. A wafer 600, such as a radio transceiver, is coated with a conformal coating on a package 602. Metallization of the conformal coating is selectively removed to create an antenna 604. In this example, antenna 604 is an antenna prop, and provides broadside radiation, as represented by the directional arrow 606.
    [0045] FIGURE 6B shows a schematic illustration of an end-fire antenna formed with a conformal coating applied over the wafer. The insert 608, such as a transceiver, is coated with a conformal coating in the package 610. The metallization of the conformal coating is selectively removed, to create the antenna 612. In this example, the antenna 612 is a horn grooved antenna and provides end-fire radiation. , as represented by the directional arrow 614.
    [0046] Therefore, an external antenna component can be dispensed with, since the antenna is part of the coating applied on the insert. In addition, an antenna feeder can be connected directly to the insert. Conformed Lens to Improve Antenna Performance
    [0047] Devices, in particular wireless devices, can be encapsulated with plastic or dielectric material to protect internal components such as circuit boards. Typically, such encapsulated components may include antenna arrays and antenna array elements, as discussed above. Radio waves radiated from such arrays and antenna array elements may be bent or recurved as they pass through the plastic or dielectric encapsulation material. While there may be an associated path loss, which is increased as the radio waves pass through the material, the effective aperture remains the same with or without the material.
    [0048] FIGURE 7 shows a schematic illustration of a shaped lens to improve antenna performance. A wireless device 700 includes a housing 702, which may be of plastic or dielectric material or other deformable material, to create a shaped lens housing 704. The housing 702 includes one or more antenna elements 706 having an effective aperture 708 for the respective radio waves 710. The shaped lens package can effectively increase the size of the antenna aperture as represented by the effective aperture 712. This can focus a greater amount of radio waves into and from a physically smaller antenna. Benefits may include an increase in effective antenna gain and increased link provision, even though there are dielectric losses associated with radio waves passing through the 702 encapsulation material.
    [0049] Such an implementation can be particularly applied to devices implementing the WiGig specification and operating in a frequency spectrum of 60 GHz. This is done by taking into account that the losses of radio waves passing through encapsulation material can be more pronounced at relatively higher frequencies, such as at 60 GHz. Therefore, increasing the effective opening can help to overcome the losses through the material when calculating the link provision.
    [0050] This solution is not limited to the platform wrap, and can also be done at the package or wafer level, when applicable, as described. Further, considerations with respect to package material, package thickness, and radio wavelength, etc., are contemplated. Exemplary Process
    [0051] FIGURE 8 shows a flowchart of an exemplary process 800 for transmitting and receiving radio waves, using staggered and overlapping antenna arrays. The order in which the method is described is not intended to be limiting and any number of blocks in the method may be combined in any order to implement the method, or alternative method. Additionally, individual blocks can be eliminated from the method without departing from the spirit and scope of the inventive concept of the present invention.
    [0052] In block 802, antenna array/elements are located on one side of a dielectric material. In certain embodiments, the array and antenna elements may share the side or plane of dielectric material with other arrays and elements. The antenna array and elements and other arrays and elements may radiate either in the same direction or in different directions.
    [0053] In block 804, other arrays and antenna elements are located on another side of the dielectric material. Elements can overlap elements on the opposite side of the dielectric material. In certain embodiments, the elements may be staggered with elements on the opposite side of the dielectric material. Scaling and positioning can be determined based on possible interference of elements, as described, by a spacing of approximately Δ/2.
    [0054] In block 806, the transmission of radio waves is carried out through a separate transmission chain using one of the antenna arrays. Transmission can be provided via a radio operating in accordance with the WiGig specification at 60 GHz.
    [0055] In block 808, the reception of radio waves is done through a separate reception chain, using one of the antenna arrays. Reception can be done with a radio operating according to the WiGig specification at 60 GHz.
    [0056] In block 810, the transmit and receive radio waves are curved to increase the effective coverage of the antenna arrays. This can be done using a shaped lens as described above.
    [0057] Embodiments according to the present invention have been described in the context of particular embodiments. These embodiments are of a merely illustrative, non-limiting character. Many variations, modifications, additions, and improvements are possible. Therefore, a plurality of situations can be provided for the components described therein as a single situation. The boundaries between various components, operations, and data are arbitrary to some extent, and particular operations are illustrated in the context of specific illustrative configurations. Other allocations of functionality can be imagined and fall within the scope of the claims that follow. Finally, structures and functionality presented as discrete components in various configurations can be implemented as a combination of components or structures. These and other variations, modifications, additions, and improvements may fall within the scope of the present invention as defined in the claims that follow.
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    [0001]
    1. Structure (100) for antenna arrays, characterized in that it comprises: a dielectric material (104, 204) having two flat sides; a first set of antenna array elements (106, 206) disposed on one side of the material dielectric (104, 204), wherein the first set of antenna array elements (106, 206) are connected to a transmitter (302, 408); and a second set of antenna array elements (108, 208) disposed on the other side of the dielectric material (104, 204), opposite the elements of the first set of antenna array elements (106, 206), wherein the second set of antenna array elements (108, 208) is connected to a receiver (304, 410).
    [0002]
    2. Structure (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that the second set of antenna array elements (108, 208) overlaps the elements of the first set of antenna array elements (106, 206 ).
    [0003]
    3. Structure (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that the second set of antenna array elements (108, 208) is staggered with respect to the elements of the first set of antenna array elements (106 , 206).
    [0004]
    4. Structure (100), according to claim 1, characterized in that the elements of the first and second antenna arrays are spaced from each other by a distance of À/2.
    [0005]
    5. Structure (100), according to claim 4, characterized in that À is defined by an operating frequency of 60 GHz.
    [0006]
    6. Structure (100), according to claim 1, characterized in that the first set of antenna array elements (106, 206) is part of a transmission chain, and the second set of antenna array elements (106, 206) antenna (108, 208) is part of a receive chain.
    [0007]
    7. Structure (100), according to claim 1, characterized in that the antenna arrays of the first and second sets of antenna array elements operate at 60 GHz.
    [0008]
    8. Structure (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that the antenna array elements are shaped using a conformal coating process.
    [0009]
    9. Structure (100), according to claim 1, characterized in that the antenna array elements are part of broadside or end-fire antenna arrays.
    [0010]
    10. Structure (100), according to claim 1, characterized in that the radio waves from the antenna array elements are curved to increase the effective opening of the elements.
    [0011]
    11. Structure (100), according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises other antenna array elements that radiate in different directions placed on one or both sides of the structure.
    [0012]
    12. Device characterized in that it comprises: one or more processors (412); and a radio (402) configured for the one or more processors (412) which include: a transmitter (302, 408) connected to a first antenna array having multiple elements disposed on one side of a dielectric material (104, 204); and a receiver (304, 410) connected to a second antenna array having multiple elements disposed on the other side of the dielectric material (104, 204).
    [0013]
    13. Device according to claim 12, characterized in that the elements on either side of the dielectric material (104, 204) are arranged overlapping the opposing elements.
    [0014]
    14. Device according to claim 12, characterized in that the elements on either side of the dielectric material (104, 204) are arranged in a staggered arrangement with respect to opposing elements.
    [0015]
    15. Device according to claim 12, characterized in that the elements are arranged to be spaced by a distance of À/2 from each other.
    [0016]
    Device according to claim 12, characterized in that the antenna elements are part of the package including one or both of the transmitters (302, 408) and receivers (304, 410) and are formed using a conformal coating.
    [0017]
    17. Device according to claim 12, characterized in that the device operates at 60 GHz.
    [0018]
    18. Device according to claim 12, characterized in that it further comprises an encapsulation that is shaped to bend transmitted and received radio waves to increase the effective opening of the elements.
    [0019]
    19. Device according to claim 12, characterized in that it comprises co-located antenna elements and/or arrays to increase spatial coverage.
    [0020]
    20. Method for transmitting and receiving radio waves, the method characterized in that it comprises: locating a first array and antenna elements on one side of a dielectric material (104, 204); locating a second array and antenna elements on the other side of the dielectric material (104, 204); transmitting using the first array and antenna elements through a transmission chain; ereceive using the second array and antenna elements through a receive chain.
    [0021]
    21. Method according to claim 20, characterized in that it further comprises reshaping transmitted and received radio waves to increase the effective aperture of the antenna array.
    [0022]
    22. Method according to claim 20, characterized in that it further comprises co-locating antenna arrays and/or elements to increase spatial coverage.
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