Transdirectional coupled-line couplers implemented by periodical shunt capacitors

Ching Ian Shie*, Jui Ching Cheng, Sheng Chun Chou, Yi Chyun Chiang

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Abstract

Transdirectional coupled-line couplers have the benefit of perfect input/output isolation. However, for a coupled-line coupler to operate in transdirectional mode, both phase- and impedance-coupling are required, which is difficult to meet by traditional coupled lines. To overcome this problem, this paper presents a novel transdirectional coupled-line coupler implemented by periodically loaded coupled lines. Two 3-dB 90° hybrids are designed and built to verify this concept. The first one was built on FR-4 substrates and operated at 3.6 GHz. The second one was built on Roger RT/Duroid 5870 substrates with length reduced and operated at 3.6 GHz. A good agreement with simulated results is reached.

Original languageEnglish
Article number5338002
Pages (from-to)2981-2988
Number of pages8
JournalIEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques
Volume57
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - 12 2009

Keywords

  • Hybrid
  • Periodic structure
  • Transdirectional coupler

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