Multilayer compact antenna
View Patent ↗An antenna is provided. The antenna includes a dielectric material including a plurality of layers defined a first set of electrodes of a first polarity and a second set of electrodes of a second polarity, wherein the first set of electrodes and second set of electrodes alternate in position to form the plurality of layers; a first interconnect coupled to the first set of electrodes, the first interconnect coupled to a ground; a second interconnect coupled to the second set of electrodes, the second interconnect coupled to a voltage source, wherein a voltage is applied to the second interconnect to generate an electric field.
1. An apparatus comprising:
a dielectric material including a plurality of layers defined a first set of electrodes of a first polarity and a second set of electrodes of a second polarity, wherein the first set of electrodes and second set of electrodes alternate in position to form the plurality of layers;
a first interconnect coupled to the first set of electrodes, the first interconnect coupled to a ground; and
a second interconnect coupled to the second set of electrodes, the second interconnect coupled to a voltage source,
wherein a voltage is applied to the second interconnect to generate an electric field.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first set and second set of electrodes are constructed of a highly resistive material.
3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the first and second set of electrodes absorb a negligible amount of energy from waves of the apparatus.
4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the negligible amount does not affect performance of the apparatus to transmit the waves.
5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the voltage source comprises a direct current (DC) voltage source.
6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the dielectric comprises a ceramic material.
7. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a resonating element.
8. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the resonating element comprises a single conductor on top of the apparatus.
9. The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the resonating element is wrapped around sides of the apparatus.
10. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus comprises an antenna.
11. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is included in a portable device.
12. A portable computing device comprising:
an antenna comprising:
a dielectric material including a plurality of layers defined a first set of electrodes of a first polarity and a second set of electrodes of a second polarity, wherein the first set of electrodes and second set of electrodes alternate in position to form the plurality of layers;
a first interconnect coupled to the first set of electrodes, the first interconnect coupled to a ground; and
a second interconnect coupled to the second set of electrodes, the second interconnect coupled to a voltage source,
wherein a voltage is applied to the second interconnect to generate an electric field.