RF amplifier assembly with reliable RF pallet ground
AssigneePowerwave Technologies, Inc.
InventorRichard E. Sweeney
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Abstract
An RF pallet ground comprises overhangs disposed at opposite ends. Each overhang includes a downwardly protruding ledge and a notch defined in a bottom surface of the pallet. The ledges and notches extend from one side of the pallet to the other. The ledge provides a positive connection directly to ground. The ledge has a length shorter than the length of the main body of the pallet. Fasteners are positioned on either side of an RF trace on the pallet, allowing positive pressure to be applied to the ground through the ledge.
Claims18
An RF amplifier assembly comprising:
- a base having a recess and a pallet contact portion;
- an RF pallet configured in the recess and having a first end, a second end, a first overhang disposed at the first end, the overhang comprising a notch and a downwardly protruding ledge;
- and
- RF amplifier circuitry configured on the pallet,
- wherein the pallet contact portion is coupled to the overhang of the pallet.
A RF gain module for use in an RF amplifier assembly, comprising:
- a pallet having:
- a top major surface;
- a bottom major surface;
- a first end;
- a second end;
- a first overhang disposed at the first end, the first overhang comprising a notch and a downwardly protruding ledge;
- and
- RF amplifier circuitry configured on the top major surface of the pallet.
A method of making an RF amplifier assembly having a reliable connection of RF ground comprising:
- providing a pallet having a downwardly protruding ledge at one end;
- providing an RF amplifier module on the pallet;
- providing a pallet contact portion having a shelf adapted to support the ledge of the pallet;
- coupling the pallet to the pallet contact portion;
- and
- coupling an RF connector to the pallet and the pallet contact portion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.