NEC has been granted a patent for an antenna designed to be soldered onto a circuit board. The antenna includes a main portion, soldering terminal, and fixed portion, with the main portion positioned below the soldering terminal when attached to the board. The fixed portion is located separately on the board. GlobalData’s report on NEC gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on NEC, Battery management systems was a key innovation area identified from patents. NEC's grant share as of January 2024 was 23%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Antenna design for soldering on circuit board
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11888219B2) discloses an innovative antenna design intended for soldering on a circuit board. The antenna features a main portion, soldering terminals, and fixed portions, with specific positioning requirements. The main portion of the antenna is strategically located below the soldering terminal when attached to the circuit board, with the fixed portion secured at a different location on the board. Additionally, the antenna includes a suction portion positioned either at the same level or above the soldering terminal, enhancing its functionality.
Furthermore, the patent details an assembly comprising a circuit board with an opening and an antenna attached to it. The circuit board features an upper surface with pads for soldering, while the antenna's main portion extends below the board through the opening. The soldering terminal is connected to the pad on the board, and the fixed portion is affixed to the upper surface. This unique antenna design offers improved stability and performance, ensuring efficient communication capabilities within electronic devices.
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