A four-port network compensation approach for directional couplers

Publikationstyp
Conference Paper
Date Issued
2011-10
Sprache
English
Author(s)
Müller, Johannes 
Jacob, Arne F.  
Institut
Hochfrequenztechnik E-3  
TORE-URI
http://hdl.handle.net/11420/8408
Start Page
277
End Page
280
Article Number
6101815
Citation
European Microwave Conference (EuMC 2012)
Contribution to Conference
European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2012  
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-84855759851
A novel approach for compensating the phase velocity difference in coupled line structures is presented. It utilizes twofold symmetric four-port networks. Analytical design equations are derived. The method is shown to be superior to other lumped element compensation techniques. The advantages are the simple and straightforward design procedure and the inherently broadband compensation. A realized microstrip coupler exhibits good measured performance, thus confirming the approach.
DDC Class
000: Allgemeines, Wissenschaft