Design of dual-band microstrip rat race coupler with circuit miniaturization

Ching Luh Hsu*, Chin Wei Chang, Jen Tsai Kuo

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Abstract

Rat race ring coupler with stepped-impedance sections is designed to have a dual-band characteristic. This is realized by attaching open stubs to both ends of each steppedimpedance section to create a phase of 90° at two designated frequencies. Transcendental equations are derived for solving impedance ratio R and lengths of the stepped-impedance sections. Circuit with miniaturized area can be obtained if R > 1 is chosen. Such microstrip ring hybrids operating at 2.45/5.2 GHz with R = 1 and R = 4 are designed and fabricated. Experiments are performed to confirm the theory.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2007 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Digest
Pages177-180
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes
Event2007 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, IMS 2007 - Honolulu, HI, United States
Duration: 03 06 200708 06 2007

Publication series

NameIEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Digest
ISSN (Print)0149-645X

Conference

Conference2007 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, IMS 2007
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHonolulu, HI
Period03/06/0708/06/07

Keywords

  • Directional coupler
  • Dual-band
  • Miniaturization
  • Rat race coupler
  • Stepped-impedance

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