Antenna elements for multiband antennas are disclosed. A multiband antenna is configured to operate in at least two frequency bands. The antenna element is configured to receive a signal from an unbalanced signal feed and comprises: a stalk configured to be mounted on a ground plane; at least one radiating element extending from the stalk; a balun configured to receive and convert an unbalanced signal from an unbalanced signal feed to a balanced signal and to supply the balanced signal to the at least one radiating element; and at least one resonance suppression filter. The at least one resonance suppression filter comprises an inductive component and a capacitive component arranged in parallel, and in some embodiments a resistive component in series with the inductive component.

A printed circuit board (PCB) assembly supports selecting alternate printed antenna geometries of an antenna by selectively placing common PCB components (for example, zero-ohm resistors) on the PCB. The desired zero-ohm resistors may be placed using automated part placement equipment commonly used to place surface mount components. The configurable antenna comprises at least one antenna section having a plurality of antenna components. Zero-ohm resistors are selectively placed in series along the antenna section to couple the desired conductor components when manufacturing the PCB assembly. With some embodiments, a configurable antenna includes a low frequency antenna section that may be selectively coupled with a high frequency antenna section antenna through one or more zero-ohm resistors, where each antenna section has a plurality of antenna components. With this approach, a common printed circuit board may be used to support a plurality of antenna variations spanning different frequency bands.

A printed circuit board (PCB) assembly supports selecting alternate printed antenna geometries of an antenna by selectively placing common PCB components (for example, zero-ohm resistors) on the PCB. The desired zero-ohm resistors may be placed using automated part placement equipment commonly used to place surface mount components. The configurable antenna comprises at least one antenna section having a plurality of antenna components. Zero-ohm resistors are selectively placed in series along the antenna section to couple the desired conductor components when manufacturing the PCB assembly. With some embodiments, a configurable antenna includes a low frequency antenna section that may be selectively coupled with a high frequency antenna section antenna through one or more zero-ohm resistors, where each antenna section has a plurality of antenna components. With this approach, a common printed circuit board may be used to support a plurality of antenna variations spanning different frequency bands.

A 5.sup.th generation (5G) or pre-5G communication system for supporting a higher data transfer rate than 4.sup.th generation (4G) communication systems such as long term evolution (LTE). An apparatus for radiating a signal in a wireless communication system may include: a power amplifier; a sub array including a plurality of antenna elements; and filter circuitry configured to transfer an output signal of the power amplifier to the sub array and including an input end and an output end. The filter circuitry may include: a first impedance matching circuit connected with the power amplifier; a second impedance matching circuit connected with the sub array; and a plurality of filters coupled in parallel to each of the first impedance matching circuit and the second impedance matching circuit. An impedance of the input end is matched with a sum of an impedance of the plurality of filters and an impedance of the first impedance matching circuit. An impedance of the output end is matched with a sum of the impedance of the plurality of filters and an impedance of the second impedance matching circuit.

A 5.sup.th generation (5G) or pre-5G communication system for supporting a higher data transfer rate than 4.sup.th generation (4G) communication systems such as long term evolution (LTE). An apparatus for radiating a signal in a wireless communication system may include: a power amplifier; a sub array including a plurality of antenna elements; and filter circuitry configured to transfer an output signal of the power amplifier to the sub array and including an input end and an output end. The filter circuitry may include: a first impedance matching circuit connected with the power amplifier; a second impedance matching circuit connected with the sub array; and a plurality of filters coupled in parallel to each of the first impedance matching circuit and the second impedance matching circuit. An impedance of the input end is matched with a sum of an impedance of the plurality of filters and an impedance of the first impedance matching circuit. An impedance of the output end is matched with a sum of the impedance of the plurality of filters and an impedance of the second impedance matching circuit.

An apparatus, including: an antenna interface, comprising: a first transformer including a first transmission line coupled to a second transmission line, wherein the first transmission line includes first and second ends configured to couple to a first communication device and a reference potential electrode, respectively, and wherein the second transmission line includes first and second ends configured to couple to an antenna and a second communication device, respectively; and a second transformer including a third transmission line coupled to a fourth transmission line, wherein the third transmission line includes first and second ends configured to couple to the first communication device and the reference potential electrode, respectively, and wherein the fourth transmission line includes first and second ends configured to couple to the second communication device and a ballast load, respectively.

An apparatus, including: an antenna interface, comprising: a first transformer including a first transmission line coupled to a second transmission line, wherein the first transmission line includes first and second ends configured to couple to a first communication device and a reference potential electrode, respectively, and wherein the second transmission line includes first and second ends configured to couple to an antenna and a second communication device, respectively; and a second transformer including a third transmission line coupled to a fourth transmission line, wherein the third transmission line includes first and second ends configured to couple to the first communication device and the reference potential electrode, respectively, and wherein the fourth transmission line includes first and second ends configured to couple to the second communication device and a ballast load, respectively.

Systems and methods for tuning multiplexer filters are disclosed. In one aspect, a multiplexer includes a first filter coupled to a common node, the first filter configured to pass a first band, a second filter coupled to the common node, the second filter configured to pass a second band, and at least one electrical component configured to generate a notch at a frequency between the first band and the second band.

An antenna apparatus includes a radiation shield between an antenna element and at least one radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) coupled to the antenna element. An antenna substrate includes a first dielectric layer having opposite first and second surfaces, and a first metallization layer attached to the second surface to form a ground plane. A base substrate includes at least one second dielectric layer having opposite third and fourth surfaces, and a second metallization layer having a first side attached to the third surface and a second side attached to the first metallization layer to form the radiation shield. The RFIC is RF coupled to the antenna element through at least one via extending through the base substrate and a coupling element within aligned openings of the first and second metallization layers.

An antenna system is configured for use with an electronic device having a housing. The antenna system includes a first antenna element configured to be disposed at a first location adjacent to a side of the housing and a second antenna element configured to be disposed at a second location adjacent to the side of the housing. The first antenna element includes a first body extending between a first lower end and a first upper end. The first body includes a first flat portion, a first arcuate portion, and a first cutout configured to facilitate dual-band radiation associated with the first antenna element. The second antenna element includes a second body extending between a second lower end and a second upper end. The second body includes a second flat portion, a second arcuate portion, and a second cutout configured to facilitate dual-band radiation associated with the second antenna element.