Multiport branch-waveguide couplers with arbitrary power splitting

Author

Carle, P.

Author_Institution

CSELT, Torino, Italy

fYear

1989

fDate

13-15 June 1989

Firstpage

317

Abstract

An optimized synthesis method for the design of multiport branch-waveguide couplers with arbitrary output power distributions is presented. This component offers the potential to reduce the complexity, mass, and size of beam-forming networks of multiple or contoured satellite antennas. The proposed technique has been successfully used to design and manufacture a six-port five-branch coupler in the WR75 waveguide with a 10.95-12.75 GHz bandwidth. The measured results agree well with the computed frequency response. It is noted that the device discussed is also suitable for multimode antenna applications.<>

Keywords

frequency response; linear network synthesis; multiport networks; satellite antennas; waveguide couplers; 10.95 to 12.75 GHz; WR75 waveguide; arbitrary power splitting; beam-forming networks; frequency response; multimode antenna; multiport branch-waveguide couplers; optimized synthesis method; satellite antennas; six-port five-branch coupler; Antenna accessories; Antenna measurements; Bandwidth; Couplers; Design methodology; Design optimization; Manufacturing; Network synthesis; Power generation; Satellite antennas;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Microwave Symposium Digest, 1989., IEEE MTT-S International

Conference_Location

Long Beach, CA, USA

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/MWSYM.1989.38728

Filename

38728