Line directive coupler - flat conductors shaped and fitted near each other on an alumina substrate

Abstract

Abstract A line directive coupler, is used to couple capacitively and inductively two lines (R1, R2). One end (3) of one line (R1) is connected to a generator and its other end (4) is connected to a matched load, while the ends (5, 6) of the other line (R2) is also connected to a matched load. At given points along the lines (R1, R2) the conductors making-up the lines are near each other. At these points (7) the conductors are reduced in cross-section. The conductors (R1, R2) are also rounded and bent at these points (7). The conductors (R1, R2) are flat and fitted onto a substrate (1) of alumina reinforced by a metal sheet (2).

Inventors

• 👤 Dominique Podvin

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