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Systems and methods for a stacked waveguide circulator

US8552809B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Aviat U.S., Inc. · US

Inventors

Edwin Nealis · Cary, US
Ying Shen · Chapel Hill, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 29, 2011
Grant date	Oct 8, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 16, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH01Q13/00
WIPO fieldTelecommunications
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for a stacked waveguide circulator are described. The stacked waveguide circulator may comprise a first side and a second side. The stacked waveguide circulator may also comprise a top and a bottom opposite the top. The top and the bottom may be adjacent to the first and second sides. The stacked waveguide circulator may also comprise a a first port and a second port on the first side. The first port may be vertically above the second port on the first side. Further, the stacked waveguide circulator may comprise a third port on the second side. The stacked waveguide circulator may comprise a first magnet on the top. The first magnet may be configured to assist in directing signals between the first, second, and third ports.

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