Multiple Input Multiple Output Antenna Module and Associated Method

摘要

A multiple input multiple output (MIMO) antenna module, comprising a first signal feed port coupled to a first antenna element disposed along a first edge of a PCB, a second signal feed port coupled to a second antenna element disposed on the PCB and a transceiver operable to be selectively coupled to either or both of the first and second signal feed ports. The first and second antenna elements form a plurality of antenna elements confined to a peripheral section surrounding a central region of the PCB of the MIMO antenna module.

主权项

1. A method for testing a multiple input multiple output (MIMO) antenna module, the method comprising:
selecting a set of antenna elements for testing from a plurality of antenna elements of the MIMO antenna module, wherein the plurality of antenna slot elements are confined to a peripheral section surrounding a central region of a printed circuit board (PCB) of the MIMO antenna module; selecting a set of signal parameters for testing the set of antenna elements, wherein the set of antenna elements are coupled to a radio frequency (RF) multiplexer (RF MUX) circuit for selectively coupling to one or more transceiver circuits; and transmitting a signal meeting the signal parameters via the selected set of antenna elements.