Title :
Low-loss lange coupler
Author :
Hobdell, J.L. ; Biggin, J.W. ; Band, K.S.
Author_Institution :
Marconi Space & Defence Systems Limited, Stanmore, UK
Abstract :
The use of air-bridge straps in place of bond wires on the Lange coupler on an alumina substrate is investigated. It is shown that the resultant coupler has lower loss when compared with a coupler using bond wires and is more suitable for mass production than the bond-wire type.
Keywords :
waveguide couplers; Al2O3 substrate; air-bridge straps; bond wires; low loss Lange coupler;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19820554
