N-way RF power combiner/divider
US5789996A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 1997 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01P5/12
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A combiner/divider is provided which includes a common output/input port and a plurality of N input/output ports and a plurality of N isolation ports. A 90.degree. phase shifter interconnects each of the N input/output ports with the common port. N transmission line balun transformers are provided with each interconnecting an input/output port with one of the N isolation ports. Each balun transformer serves as a two-way power splitter.
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