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Branch line coupler

US4928078A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 22, 1988
Grant dateMay 22, 1990
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01P5/227
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A branch line coupler is disclosed. The device is comprised of multiple ports and branch lines, every two such lines being connected in a junction point. Each branch line has a width which is narrow at each end and increases in a curvilinear manner toward the middle. By virtue of the width design, the device performs the same functions as a conventional coupler, but for much higher frequencies.

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