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Directional coupler

US9964571B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG · DE

Inventors

Andreas Andrei · Petershagen, DE
Raimon Göritz · Berlin, DE

Key dates

Filing date	May 6, 2013
Grant date	May 8, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 12, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH03H7/48
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A directional coupler is configured to provide a forward and/or a backward signal derived from a high-frequency signal. The directional coupler comprises a coupling element coupled to a main line, wherein the main line is configured to transport the high frequency signal. The directional coupler further comprises a signal line connecting the coupling element to a measuring port. The signal line comprises a defected ground structure inserted between the coupling element and the measuring port.

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