Parabolic reflector antennas advantageously utilize feed boom mounted dielectric lens structures to support enhanced radiation pattern control. A parabolic reflector antenna includes a dish reflector, a feed boom waveguide having a proximal end coupled to the dish reflector, a sub-reflector assembly and a dielectric lens. The sub-reflector assembly may include a dielectric block coupled to a distal end of the feed boom waveguide and a sub-reflector adjacent a distal end of the dielectric block. The dielectric lens may be provided on the feed boom waveguide at a location intermediate the proximal and distal ends of the feed boom waveguide.

In a radio communication device which employs a millimeter wave, a contact failure which can occur in a case where maintenance is repeatedly carried out is suppressed. A radio communication device (1) includes: a first substrate (11) which includes a radio communication circuit (RFIC 12) that processes a high frequency signal; and a second substrate (21) which includes a baseband circuit (baseband IC 22) that processes the baseband signal. A terminal (14d) to which the baseband signal is supplied from the second substrate (21) is provided in a vicinity of an edge (11a) of the first substrate (11), and the second substrate (21) includes a card-edge connector (23) which supplies the baseband signal to the terminal (14d).

A mounting base (14) is fixed to an antenna (13) or an antenna bracket (15) for supporting the antenna (13). A baseband unit (11) and an RF unit (12) are fixed to the mounting base (14). The baseband unit (11) fixed to the mounting base (14) is disposed to face a back part (132) of the antenna (13) and to form a space between the back part (132) and the first enclosure (111). The RF unit (12) fixed to the mounting base (14) is disposed in the space formed between the back part (132) of the antenna (13) and the baseband unit (11) and is coupled to a waveguide flange (132) of the antenna (13). Thus, for example, in a configuration of a point-to-point wireless apparatus in which an RF unit and a baseband unit are separated, restrictions on installation space of the apparatus can be facilitated.

An apparatus, for example a multi-band radio frequency antenna system, comprising: a primary reflector, for example a parabolic reflector; and a near-field feed arrangement comprising: a multi-band waveguide feed comprising a first waveguide feed for a first frequency band and a second waveguide feed for a second frequency band separate to the first frequency band, wherein the first waveguide feed and the second waveguide feed are co-axial and have, respectively, a first aperture and a second aperture; and a splashplate located within the near-field of the first waveguide feed, located within the near field of the second waveguide feed and configured as a feed for the primary reflector.

In a radio communication device which employs a millimeter wave, a contact failure which can occur in a case where maintenance is repeatedly carried out is suppressed. A radio communication device (1) includes: a first substrate (11) which includes a radio communication circuit (RFIC 12) that processes a high frequency signal; and a second substrate (21) which includes a baseband circuit (baseband IC 22) that processes the baseband signal. A terminal (14d) to which the baseband signal is supplied from the second substrate (21) is provided in a vicinity of an edge (11a) of the first substrate (11), and the second substrate (21) includes a card-edge connector (23) which supplies the baseband signal to the terminal (14d).

A mounting base (14) is fixed to an antenna (13) or an antenna bracket (15) for supporting the antenna (13). A baseband unit (11) and an RF unit (12) are fixed to the mounting base (14). The baseband unit (11) fixed to the mounting base (14) is disposed to face a back part (132) of the antenna (13) and to form a space between the back part (132) and the first enclosure (111). The RF unit (12) fixed to the mounting base (14) is disposed in the space formed between the back part (132) of the antenna (13) and the baseband unit (11) and is coupled to a waveguide flange (132) of the antenna (13). Thus, for example, in a configuration of a point-to-point wireless apparatus in which an RF unit and a baseband unit are separated, restrictions on installation space of the apparatus can be facilitated.

A lightweight antenna unit and an assembly method therefor, and an array antenna are provided. The antenna unit includes: a radiating sheet including elastic first fixing portions; an insulating bracket including a bracket body, mounting portions, and second fixing portions and first assembling portions that are respectively provided at top and bottom of the bracket body; feeding sheets received in the mounting portion in such a manner that a feeding pin at bottom of the feeding sheet extends out of the mounting portion; and a feeding network circuit board including second assembling portions fixedly cooperating with the first assembling portions to mount the insulating bracket to it. The first and second fixing portions cooperate to mount the radiating sheet to the insulating bracket. The lightweight antenna unit and the array antenna reduce cost, have few welding points and good assembly consistency, and are suitable for automated production.

A microwave system comprising a center fed parabolic reflector; a radio transceiver, said transceiver disposed on a circuit board and coupled to a radiator, said radiator disposed on the circuit board and extending orthogonally from a surface of the circuit board. Embodiments also include directors on the circuit board and a sub-reflector comprising a thin plate disposed on a weather proof cover and said sub-reflector having a substantially concave surface with a focus directed towards the radiator. The circuit board may be physically integrated within the feed mechanism of the center fed parabolic reflector and the radio transceiver is configured to provide OSI layer support.

A microwave system and method comprising a center fed parabolic reflector; a radio transceiver, said transceiver disposed on a circuit board and coupled to a radiator, said radiator disposed on the circuit board and extending orthogonally from a surface of the circuit board. Embodiments also include directors on the circuit board and a sub-reflector comprising a thin plate disposed on a weather proof cover and said sub-reflector having a substantially concave surface with a focus directed towards the radiator. The circuit board may be physically integrated within the feed mechanism of the center fed parabolic reflector and the radio transceiver is configured to provide OSI layer support.

Apparatus for attaching an orthogonal mode transducer, OMT, to an antenna, wherein said apparatus comprises a frame for receiving said OMT, and an antenna interface device for establishing a radio frequency, RF, signal connection between said OMT and said antenna, wherein said frame comprises a supporting surface for releasably attaching said antenna interface device to said frame.