Radio frequency combiners/splitters
US8040204B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 28, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01P5/16
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a radio-frequency divider comprising: an input port; and two output ports, separated by a bridge bar, wherein the divider is arranged in microstrip form and the microstrip structure takes the form of a generally tapering section connecting the input port to the bridge bar such that the input port is positioned at the relatively thinner end of the tapering section and the bridge bar is positioned at the relatively wider end of the tapering section. Also disclosed is a corresponding method. The divider is able to operate equally as a combiner.
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