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Integrated directional coupler

US8410864B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 29, 2009
Grant dateApr 2, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01P5/18
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A coupler including: a first conductive line intended to convey a signal to be transmitted between first and second terminals; a second conductive line, coupled to the first one and having one end intended to provide, on a third terminal, data relative to a signal reflected on the second terminal; and an inductive and/or capacitive impedance matching circuit, interposed between the other end of the second line and a fourth terminal of the coupler.

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