| 摘要 |
A coplanar antenna connector which interconnects an antenna and a printed circuit board of a portable radiotelephone is described. In particular, the antenna connector includes an antenna connector conductor strip having opposing first and second ends adapted for transmitting a radiotelephone signal from a source to an antenna or from an antenna to a receiver. The connector also includes at least one antenna connector ground strip having first and second opposing ends adapted for transmitting a radiotelephone signal. The at least one antenna connector ground strip and the antenna connector conductor strip are held in coplanar alignment, preferably by a nonconducting carrier ribbon. Each of the at least one antenna connector ground strips and the antenna connector conductor strip are spaced-apart and define a gap therebetween. The flexible antenna connector provides an easy, cost effective connection between the antenna and the printed circuit board in a manner which minimizes the amount of printed circuit board space needed therefor. The connector is also easily adaptable for use with retractable antennas. Also described are radiotelephones, portable radiotelephone antenna assemblies, and related radiotelephone assembly methods employing a flexible antenna connector.
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