Title :
Modelling and testing of symmetrical n-port planar power dividers
Author :
Tan, L.J. ; Yeo, S.P.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Nat. Univ. of Singapore, Singapore
Abstract :
Adopting a unified approach, the symmetrical microstrip ring coupler was analyzed using a first-order eigenmode method. Several prototypes, ranging from 2- to 8-ports, were subsequently developed to test the validity of the model. The design of an optimum broadband 4-port power divider was also undertaken, followed by a qualitative investigation into the effects of coupler dimension variations on its performance
Keywords :
UHF couplers; UHF devices; eigenvalues and eigenfunctions; microstrip couplers; microwave devices; multiport networks; power dividers; testing; waveguide theory; 1 to 5 GHz; coupler dimension variations; first-order eigenmode method; optimum broadband 4-port power divider; performance; symmetrical microstrip ring coupler; symmetrical n-port planar power dividers; testing; Admittance; Antenna feeds; Antenna measurements; Coupling circuits; Frequency; Microstrip; Power dividers; Prototypes; Testing; Transmission lines;
Conference_Titel :
Singapore ICCS '94. Conference Proceedings.
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2046-8
DOI :
10.1109/ICCS.1994.474070
