• DocumentCode
    942504
  • Title

    Waveguide antenna switches using p-i-n diodes

  • Author

    Craven, G. ; Thomas, Robin

  • Author_Institution
    Marconi Space & Defence Systems, Stanmore, UK
  • Volume
    13
  • Issue
    17
  • fYear
    1977
  • Firstpage
    518
  • Lastpage
    520
  • Abstract
    A waveguide antenna switch at L-band, using mass-produced p-i-n diodes located in the aperture, is described. Low forward loss and good isolation over a bandwidth of about 30% are achieved.
  • Keywords
    antenna accessories; semiconductor diodes; waveguide antennas; L-band waveguide antenna switches; p-i-n diodes;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Electronics Letters
  • Publisher
    iet
  • ISSN
    0013-5194
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1049/el:19770376
  • Filename
    4240504