Outdoor coupler unit utilizing circulator network
US9246524B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 7, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B10/90
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An Outdoor Coupler Unit (OCU) is described to combine or split, transmit and receive microwave signals from multiple Outdoor Units (ODUs). The OCU has low signal loss by utilizing circulators. The OCU concept allows for system expansion beyond two ODUs if desired, and can be placed outdoors in close proximity to an antenna or antennas.
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