Title :
The uniqueness of the Butler matrix as a commutating switch
Author_Institution :
Naval Res. Lab., Washington, DC, USA
fDate :
9/1/1971 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
It is shown that the Butler matrix is the only

input,

output network with the property that its output currents can be permuted cyclically by varying the phases of its input currents.
Keywords :
Antenna array feeds; Commutated circuits; Phased arrays; Antenna radiation patterns; Antenna theory; Antennas and propagation; Butler matrix; Impedance; Phase shifters; Phased arrays; Switches; TV; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TAP.1971.1140019