Microwave energy delivery system including high performance dual directional coupler for precisely measuring forward and reverse microwave power during thermal therapy
US6067475A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 5, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00547
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A microwave energy delivery system for microwave thermal therapy includes an antenna and a transmission line connected to the antenna. A microwave generating source includes a generator connected to the transmission line and a dual directional coupler for detecting forward power delivered to the antenna and reverse power reflected from the antenna with low uncertainty.
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