US3742335A
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Waveguide component comprising non linear elements
Assignee: Japan Broadcasting Corp
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Filing: 1972-04-07
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Granted: 1973-06-26
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Expires: 1992-04-07
Abstract
Abstract A waveguide component for use in microwave range or in quasimillimeter wave range such as, for instance, a frequency multiplier or a frequency down converter. The waveguide component comprises a strip line element functioning as an antenna for resonating at least two electromagnetic waves having different frequencies and a semiconductor element of which one end is connected to the strip line. Both the strip line and the semiconductor element are provided onto a dielectric base plate by means of printing circuit technique. The dielectric base plate is mounted in a waveguide in a manner that the strip line element extends parallel to a high frequency electric field in the waveguide. The waveguide component having above construction is able to be miniaturized by the elimination of the conventional tuning circuit elements and due to its improved semiconductor mounting it is suitable to be used in quasi-millimeter wave range.
Inventors
- 👤 Y Konishi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 01:29
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01P; H01P1/00; H01P1/005; H03; H03B; H03B19/00; H03B19/16; H03B19/18; H03D; H03D9/00; H03D9/06; H03D9/0608; H03D9/0633; H03D9/0641; H03D7/00; H03D7/02; H03D9/0616
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A waveguide component for use as a frequency down converter comprising on a dielectric base plate by printing circuit; a first strip line having antenna function for resonating for at least two electromagnetic waves having different frequencies, a non-linear semiconductor element of which one terminal is connected to one end of said first strip line, a second strip line connected to the other end of the first strip line and having both ends connected to E surfaces of the waveguide, a third strip line having wider width of which one end is connected to the other terminal of said semiconductor element, and a fourth strip line connected between the other end of the third strip line and a center conductor of a coaxial terminal, wherein the dielectric base plate being mounted in the waveguide in a manner that the direction of the first strip line extends parallel to a direction of high frequency electric field in the waveguide.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A waveguide component for use as a frequency down converter comprising on a dielectric base plate by printing circuit; a first strip line having antenna function for resonating for at least two electromagnetic waves having different frequencies, a non-linear semiconductor element of which one terminal is connected to one end of said first strip line, a second strip line connected to the other end of the first strip line and having both ends connected to E surfaces of the waveguide, a third strip line having wider width of which one end is connected to the other terminal of said semiconductor element, and a fourth strip line connected between the other end of the third strip line and a center conductor of a coaxial terminal, wherein the dielectric base plate being mounted in the waveguide in a manner that the direction of the first strip line extends parallel to a direction of high frequency electric field in the waveguide.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
A waveguide component as claimed in claim 1, wherein a plurality of circuit elements, each comprising elements corresponding to said first strip line having the antenna function and the semiconductor element connected thereto, are provided in parallel between said second strip line and said wider width third strip line.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
103 words
A waveguide component for use as a frequency multiplier comprising on dielectric base plate by printing circuit; a first strip line having antenna function for resonating at least two electromagnetic waves having different frequencies, a non-linear semiconductor element of which one terminal is connected to one end of said first strip line, and a short strip line for connecting the other end of the semiconductor element to one wall of the waveguide, wherein said dielectric base plate being arranged in a manner that the direction of the first strip line extends parallel to a direction of high frequency electric field in the waveguide.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
103 words
A waveguide component for use as a frequency multiplier comprising on dielectric base plate by printing circuit; a first strip line having antenna function for resonating at least two electromagnetic waves having different frequencies, a non-linear semiconductor element of which one terminal is connected to one end of said first strip line, and a short strip line for connecting the other end of the semiconductor element to one wall of the waveguide, wherein said dielectric base plate being arranged in a manner that the direction of the first strip line extends parallel to a direction of high frequency electric field in the waveguide.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
A waveguide component as claimed in claim 3, wherein a plurality of circuit elements, each consists of elements corresponding to said first strip line and the semiconductor element of which one terminal is connected to the strip line and said short strip line, are provided on the dielectric base plate by printing circuit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
A waveguide component as claimed in claim 4, wherein a plurality of dielectric resonators are arranged each adjacent to the circuit element corresponding to the first strip line so that an equivalent circuit of the dielectric resonator is equivalently inserted in respective strip line having the antenna function.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
70 words
A waveguide component as claimed in claim 4, wherein a plurality of dielectric rods are provided by penetrating a wall of the waveguide in a manner that each end of said dielectric rod is oppositely arranged to each end portion of the strip line having the antenna function wherein the dielectric rods are movably arranged to adjust effective length of the each strip line as antenna by changing the interval.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-06-25 | 1976-12-25 | 1977-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-25 | 1980-12-25 | 1981-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-25 | 1984-12-25 | 1985-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |