Skyworks Solutions, Inc.
Apparatus and methods for testing patch antennas

Abstract:

Apparatus and methods for testing of patch antennas are provided herein. In certain configurations, a method of electronic testing of patch antennas includes moving a patch antenna having a planar antenna element onto a test fixture using an automated handler, including positioning the patch antenna onto a portion of the test fixture between a first probe and a second probe. The method further includes coupling a test signal from the first probe to the planar antenna element without physically contacting the planar antenna element with the first probe, coupling the test signal from the planar antenna element to the second probe without physically contacting the planar antenna element with the second probe, and measuring a center frequency of the patch antenna based on an amount of coupling of the test signal from the first probe to the second probe by way of the planar antenna element.