Surface wave converter
US10396853B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 31, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B2203/5441
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A surface wave converter for transmitting electromagnetic signals via a surface wave conduit. The surface wave converter comprises an input port, an interface, and a plurality of waveguide adapters. The input port is configured to receive an input signal. The plurality of wave guide adapters are for mounting along a circumference of the surface wave conduit and are configured to jointly excite a surface wave on the surface wave conduit based on the input signal. The interface configured to distribute the input signal received on the input port over the waveguide adapters via respective waveguide adapter ports.
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