METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ANTENNAS USING MICRO-INSERT-MOLDING TECHNIQUES

摘要

An antenna includes a precision micro-molded plastic spacer (502) and a metal insert (504). The plastic spacer is configured for mounting to a printed circuit board (506) to maintain the metal insert a predetermined distance from a ground plane. Micro-insert-molding techniques produce tight mechanical dimensions including those which define the antenna height, ensuring reliable and consistent antenna electrical performance.