摘要 |
An antenna system and technique for laminating a dielectric substrate (14) to an antenna housing (12) which prevents separation of the dielectric substrate (14) from the housing (12). This is accomplished by confining an antenna assembly (10) inside a laminating fixture (24). Heat is then applied to the fixture (12). This causes the dielectric substrate (14) to become somewhat plastic and also to expand. This expansion results in great pressure being exerted between the dielectric (14) and the housing (12). When the assembly is allowed to cool, the dielectric (14) adheres to the housing (12). This prevents separation of the housing (12) from the dielectric (14). The result is an antenna assembly (10) which can withstand large temperature extremes without causing an air gap between the dielectric (14) and the housing (12) which would distort the electrical signal transmitted or received by the antenna. |