• DocumentCode
    973026
  • Title

    Improvements in ultra-broadband TEM coupler design

  • Author

    Potter, C.M. ; Hjipieris, G.

  • Author_Institution
    Marconi Instrum. Ltd., Stevenage, UK
  • Volume
    139
  • Issue
    2
  • fYear
    1992
  • fDate
    4/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
  • Firstpage
    171
  • Lastpage
    178
  • Abstract
    A procedure which extracts the coupling factor profile from S -parameter measurements of a tapered directional coupler is presented. The difference between implemented and theoretical coupling is used together with knowledge of the cross-sectional dimensions of the coupler to produce a refined coupler design with a more ideal frequency response. Results showing the performance improvements using this technique are presented for a 3 dB quadrature coupler covering 750 MHz-26.5 GHz
  • Keywords
    S-parameters; directional couplers; frequency response; 3 dB quadrature coupler; 750 MHz to 26.5 GHz; S-parameter measurements; coupling factor profile; frequency response; tapered directional coupler; ultra-broadband TEM coupler design;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Microwaves, Antennas and Propagation, IEE Proceedings H
  • Publisher
    iet
  • ISSN
    0950-107X
  • Type

    jour

  • Filename
    129306