СИСТЕМА ПЕРЕДАЧИ СИГНАЛА, УСТРОЙСТВО РАЗЪЕМА, ЭЛЕКТРОННОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ПЕРЕДАЧИ СИГНАЛА

Изобретение относится к системе передачи сигнала. Технический результат изобретения заключается в повышении скорости передачи и пропускной способности за счет обеспечения новой структуры для реализации интерфейсов соединения сигналов, таких как видеосигнал и компьютерное изображение. Система передачи сигнала содержит: первое устройство разъема; второе устройство разъема, которое соединено с первым устройством разъема. Первое устройство разъема и второе устройство разъема соединены вместе, формируя соединительный модуль электромагнитного поля, и сигнал-объект передачи преобразуют в радиосигнал, который затем передают через соединительный модуль электромагнитного поля между первым устройством разъема и вторым устройством разъема. 4 н. и 16 з.п. ф-лы, 29 ил.

ВОЛНОВОДНАЯ СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ БЕЗЭЛЕКТРОДНОГО ОСВЕТИТЕЛЬНОГО УСТРОЙСТВА

... 1. Волноводная система для безэлектродного осветительного устройства, содержащая волновод, направляющий микроволновую энергию, исходящую от антенны средства генерирования микроволн, которая устойчиво вставлена во внутреннюю поверхность волновода, и имеющий щель, сформированную на внутренней поверхности волновода и связанную с резонатором, где расположена колба, для подвода микроволновой энергии внутрь резонатора, первый штырь, выступающий от одной внутренней поверхности волновода так, чтобы он был расположен рядом со щелью для согласования импеданса с антенной и настройки в зависимости от выходной частоты антенны, и второй штырь, выступающий от внутренней поверхности волновода на определенном расстоянии относительно первого штыря и расширяющий полосу пропускания совместно с первым штырем для настройки в зависимости от выходной частоты антенны, изменяющейся в соответствии с изменением импеданса антенны. 2. Система по п.1, в которой выступающий концевой участок первого штыря расположен рядом ...

СИСТЕМА ПЕРЕДАЧИ СИГНАЛА, УСТРОЙСТВО РАЗЪЕМА, ЭЛЕКТРОННОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ПЕРЕДАЧИ СИГНАЛА

СИСТЕМА ПЕРЕДАЧИ СИГНАЛА, УСТРОЙСТВО РАЗЪЕМА, ЭЛЕКТРОННОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ПЕРЕДАЧИ СИГНАЛА

... 1. Система передачи сигнала, содержащая:первое устройство разъема; ивторое устройство разъема, которое соединено с первым устройством разъема,в котором первое устройство разъема и второе устройство разъема соединены вместе, формируя соединительный модуль электромагнитного поля, исигнал-объект передачи преобразуют в радиосигнал, который затем передают через соединительный модуль электромагнитного поля между первым устройством разъема и вторым устройством разъема.2. Система передачи сигнала по п.1, дополнительно содержащая:первый модуль преобразования сигнала, который выполняет обработку модуляции на основе сигнала-объекта передачи и преобразует этот сигнал в высокочастотный сигнал; ивторой модуль преобразования сигнала, который выполняет обработку демодуляции на основе принятого радиосигнала и преобразует этот сигнал в сигнал в основной полосе пропускания,в которой первое устройство разъема имеет первый модуль соединения по радиоканалу, который электрически соединен с первым модулем преобразования ...

ТОРЦЕВОЙ ВОЛНОВОДНЫЙ ПЕРЕХОД С МЕТАЛЛИЧЕСКОГО НА ПОЛУЭКРАНИРОВАННЫЙ ДИЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКИЙ ВОЛНОВОД

Изобретение относится к радиотехнике. Торцевой волноводный переход с прямоугольного металлического на полуэкранированный диэлектрический волновод содержит фланец для стыковки с другим металлическим волноводом, участок прямоугольного металлического волновода, участок сопряжения, участок полуэкранированного диэлектрического волновода, содержащий две параллельные металлические пластины и расположенный между ними заостренный диэлектрический стержень, продольная ось симметрии всего устройства совпадает с продольной осью симметрии диэлектрического стержня и с продольными осями симметрии участка прямоугольного металлического волновода и участка сопряжения. При этом участок сопряжения выполнен из полостей в форме двух усеченных конусов с общим основанием на границе участков прямоугольного металлического волновода и полуэкранированного диэлектрического волновода, оси продольной симметрии которых совпадают, диаметр основания конусов равен диагонали участка прямоугольного металлического волновода, ...

Einrichtung zur Impedanz-Anpassung fuer Wellenleiter-Abzweigverbindungen

Anordnung zur Transformierung eines im Zuge einer ultrahochfrequenten UEbertragungsleitung angeordneten Ohmschen Widerstandes

Hochfrequenzfilter mit dielektrischen Substraten zur Übertragung von TM-Moden in transversaler Richtung

Ein Hochfrequenzfilter (1) besteht aus zumindest einem ersten Resonator und einem Gehäuse (2), das einen Gehäuseboden (3), einen vom Gehäuseboden (3) beabstandeten Gehäusedeckel (4) und eine zwischen dem Gehäuseboden (3) und dem Gehäusedeckel (4) umlaufende Gehäusewand (5) umfasst. Der zumindest eine erste Resonator (61) umfasst eine Resonatorkammer (71), die von dem Gehäuse (2) und/oder zumindest einem im Gehäuse (2) befindlichen Einsatz (11) umschlossen ist. Zumindest ein Dielektrikum (81) ist innerhalb der ersten Resonatorkammer (71) angeordnet. Ein erster Signalleitungsanschluss (301) ist über eine erste Öffnung im Gehäuse (2) mit dem zumindest einen Dielektrikum (81) des ersten Resonators (61) gekoppelt, wobei diese Kopplung parallel zur Signalübertragungsrichtung (21) und damit senkrecht zum H-Feld (20) erfolgt.

Electromagnetic energy tapping system for coaxial communication cables, has probe which links impedance transformer with host and sub-cables through frequency variable inductors

The impedance transformer is connected to the host coaxial cable through a probe. A set of frequency variable indicators are connected serially between the transformer and probe serially. The transformer is connected to the sub-cable through a tap cable (25). The earth shielding of the host and tap cables are in direct connection. The transformer and indicators are mounted on the printed circuit board. The inductors made of ferrite material, extend over the probe and tap cable, respectively. Both probe and host cable are attached to housing sealed with adhesive foam. Independent claims are also included for the following: (a) Coaxial cable tap structure; (b) Electromagnetic energy tapping method ...

ANORDNUNG VON BLINDSCHALTELEMENTEN IN EINEM HOHLLEITER FUER MIKROWELLEN

Improvements in straight bar knitting machines

... 654,094. Knitting-machines. COTTON, Ltd., W. Feb. 21, 1948, No. 5177. [Class 74 (ii)] A straight-bar machine for knitting ladderresistant fabric, as described in Specification 527,234, is provided with two needle beds 1, 5 slidably keyed together for relative movement so that the needles of one bed are in alignment behind the needles of the other, and with separate means for imparting movement to each bar in a direction of the length of the needle stems and common means for imparting movement transversely of the needle stems to both bars in unison. The rear needle bar 1 is provided with guideways 3 which receive members 4 on the needle bar 5. The base of the needle bar 1 is connected to arms 45 freely mounted on a shaft 14 and keyed to an arm 46, also freely mounted on the shaft 14, which carries a truck 48 co-operating with a cam 49 on a shaft 19. The base of the needle bar 5 is connected to arms 13 fixed to the shaft 14 to which is also fixed an arm 16 carrying a truck 17 co-operating ...

Centre fed antenna

... 630,010. Impedance transformers. STANDARD TELEPHONES & CABLES, Ltd. May 17, 1946, No. 15009. Convention date, May 24, 1945. [Class 40 (viii)] [Also in Group XL (c)] A vertical dipole aerial, designed to be supported on a conducting mast and fed by means of a balanced transmission line comprises two tubular radiators 1, 2, as shown, a quarter - wavelength long, but which may be any integral multiple of this length, a support structure 3, 4 mounted at 5, an inner continuous tubular conductor 12 and a balanced transmission line extending from the translator 8, through the conductor 12 and passing through openings therein . to make connections, as shown, with the shortcircuiting members 10 and 11, connecting together the members 1 and 4 and the members 2 and 3 respectively, the radiators 1 and 2 and the separate portions 3, 4 of the support being held apart by an insulating member 9. The inner conductor 12, in the embodiment shown, is short-circuited to the support 3, 4 at positions a quarterwavelength ...

Improvements in or relating to high-frequency impedances

... 683,802. Wave-guides; impedance matching. ELECTRIC & MUSICAL INDUSTRIES, Ltd. March 7, 1950 [March 17, 1949], No. 7275/49. Class 40 (viii). A rectangular wave-guide 1 is coupled to an adjacent guide, not shown, by a coupling flange 2 in which, in order to prevent leakage, there are cut channels 3 running the whole width of the larger dimension of the guide, and slots 4. The slots 4 are a quarter-wavelength deep and are a quarter-wavelength from the broad side of the guide. To simplify manufacture, the slots 4 have the form in plan shown in Fig. 3, that is a segment of a circle, the centre being just outside the flange. This enables the slot to be cut by a simple milling cutter. The effective depth of the slot may be increased by a filling of polystyrene. Fig. 4 shows a recess 8 of the same shape as slot 4 used as an impedance transformer between a normal sized guide (not shown) and a very narrow guide 5 adapted for feeding a crysal detector 6 as described in Specification 650,614.

Improvements in co-axial cables

... 646,454. Co-axial lines. POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE OF BROOKLYN. Dec. 5, 1947, No. 32198. Convention date, Jan. 2, 1946. [Class 40 (viii)] In a co-axial cable the centre conductor 3 is supported by a thin dielectric bead 2 positioned in an annular groove formed in at least one of the conductors and the mismatch caused by the additional capacity introduced by the corners of the grooves is substantially eliminated by an increase of the characteristic impedance of the bead section over and above the characteristic impedance of the cable. Mathematical formulµ are given to determine the actual values required for particular cases.

Microwave modules and connecting system therefor

A module having a microwave circuit carrier with ribbon conductors for both the fifty ohm transmission line and ground connections. The carrier has a platform raised from the floor of the carrier at the outside interfacing edges. A ribbon conductor is welded between the raised lips on abutting carriers to form a uniform ground plane accessible to top assembly. A second ribbon is welded between RF conductors on substrates in the respective carriers and spans over the interface and the ribbon ground plane. By proper choice of ribbon conductor widths and the spanning height above the ground plane, a fifty ohm impedance can be maintained.

Visually-checkable coupler for an HF strip transmission line

A coupler 3 for an HF strip transmission line structure 2 is formed on an HF substrate 1. A finger coupler structure 6 is implemented as a thin film structure on a different substrate 4. The arrangement is such that both the finger coupler structure and the join to the strip transmission line structure can be checked visually. This is achieved by virtue of the fact that the finger coupler structure is formed on the top side of the substrate 4, whereas terminal pads 7 are formed on the underside of the substrate 4. The finger coupler structure is electrically connected to the HF strip transmission line structure via the terminal pads. A connecting material such as solder may be used in the area of the side surfaces 8 of the substrate 4 in order to provide an electrical connection. A ceramic substrate may be used.

Wide-band micro-wave transformers

... 1,128,916. Impedance transforming. TAVKOZLESI KUTATO INTEZET. 20 Oct., 1965, No. 16659/65. Heading H1W. A microwave impedance-transformer comprises a length of waveguide 1 containing a tapered element, e.g. a ramp 3, and a plurality of impedance-adjusting elements, e.g. probes 4, arranged behind the tapered element. As shown, the impedance of the waveguide is matched to that of a non-linear element 2 such as a thermistor or barreter. It is stated in the Specification that the impedance-changing element may have a number of discontinuities whose reflection coefficients are determined by the coefficients of a number of Tschebyscheff polynomials equal to the number of adjusted elements. It is stated that the latter may be irises.

INTERCONNECTING COAXIAL CABLES

Terminal device

Impedance transformation arrangement for very high frequencies

... 784,018. Impedance transformation. STANDARD TELEPHONES & CABLES, Ltd. Sept. 2, 1955 [Sept. 7, 1954], No. 25285/55. Class 40 (8). A transformation arrangement between two coaxial transmission lines of different characteristic impedances comprises cylindrical layers of dielectric 5, 7 and of metal 6. The dielectric layers may be made of material having different dielectric constants and form with the metal cylinder a pair of #/4 transformers where # is the wavelength of the propagated energy in the dielectric. The three layers may form a unit which may be displaced within the coaxial line.

Improvements with the devices and processes of coupling between radioelectric circuits.

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR FEEDING A SURFACE WAVE ON A SINGLE LEADER CHANNEL

MECHANISM FOR COUPLING HIGH FREQUENCY ENERGY FROM DIFFERENT CHANNELS USING CHANNELS OF VARIABLE IMPEDANCE

SPREIZDUBEL

HIGH-EFFICIENT RESONANT LINE

MAGNETIC FLUX CONTROL IN SUPERCONDUCTING DEVICES

A device includes: a first qubit including a first co-planar waveguide; a second qubit including a second co-planar waveguide, in which the second co-planar waveguide crosses the first co-planar waveguide; and a qubit coupler including a loop having a first lobe and a second lobe, in which a first portion of the first lobe extends parallel to the first co-planar waveguide, a second portion of the first lobe extends parallel to the second co-planar waveguide, a first portion of the second lobe extends parallel to the first co planar waveguide, and a second portion of the second lobe extends parallel to the second co-planar waveguide.

Impedance compensation in an RF signal system

COAXIAL CABLE TRANSITION CONNECTOR

HIGH EFFICIENCY SINGLE PORT RESONANT LINE

A printed circuit for processing radio frequency signals. The printed circuit includes a substrate. The substrate can be a meta material and can include at least one dielectric layer. The dielectric layer can have a first set of dielectric properties over a first region and a second set of dielectric properties over a second region. The dielectric permittivity and/or magnetic permeability of the second set of dielectric properties can be different than the first set of dielectric properties. The printed circuit also can include a single port resonant line and a ground coupled to the substrate. The dielectric properties can be controlled to adjust the size of the resonant line. The dielectric properties also can be controlled to adjust an impedance, quality factor and/or capacitance on the resonant line. Resonant characteristics of the resonant line can be distributed through the substrate.

COAXIAL CABLE TRANSITION CONNECTOR

T\AB-836 A transition connector for interconnecting a standard coaxial cable to a microcoaxial cable employing a uniquely configured printed circuit module to preserve the integrity of signal transmission by providing controlled impedance paths between the desired cable termination points. The connectors or wire wrap posts to accept the cables are placed upon the module substrate which in turn is mounted in a protected floor-mounted pedestal. By the use of appropriate jumpers, the transition connector can be used as a splice for either the microcoaxial or standard coaxial cables.

MONOLITHICALLY INTEGRATED CIRCUIT OF HIGH DIELECTRIC STRENGTH FOR ELECTRICALLY COUPLING ISOLATED CIRCUITS

ARRANGEMENT FOR COUPLING IN OF MICROWAVE ENERGY

An arrangement is disclosed for coupling in of microwave energy into a reaction chamber (14), exhibiting electrically stable tuning and being, within limits, tolerant against changes in critical dimensions and power fluctuations. The coaxial line (4) between the hollow waveguide (2) and the reaction chamber (14) is of such a structure that it forms, at least together with the reaction chamber (14), a lossy resonator for the microwave frequency employed. The coaxial line (4) can comprise an absorber (10) or, alternatively, can be made of a poorly conductive material. There is also the possibility of downgrading the quality of the resonator by leaving an annular gap (15) between the metal plate (13) and the outer conductor section (6). (Figure 1) ...

Vorrichtung zur über einen breiten Frequenzbereich angepassten Kopplung eines Verbrauchers an den inneren Widerstand eines Generators.

Vorrichtung zum Übertragen eines breiten Frequenzbereiches von hochfrequenten oder ultrahochfrequenten Schwingungen, insbesondere Dipolantenne.

Machine à tricoter à barre rectiligne.

Dispositif électrique à impédance variable pour courants alternatifs.

Procédé pour annuler les effets d'une discontinuité à l'intérieur d'un guide d'ondes électromagnétiques.

Dispositif de couplage haute fréquence

Hochfrequenzgabelschaltung

Dispositif à haute fréquence utilisant la propagation des oscillations électromagnétiques dans un guide de section rectangulaire.

Vorrichtung zur Übertragung einer elektrischen Schwingung.

Impedanzanpassungsnetzwerk auf einer Hochfrequenzleitung.

Mikrowellenübertragungsleitung

Anordnung mit mindestens einer an eine Hohlrohrleitung angekoppelten Ultrakurzwellenröhre.

Anordnung mit einer induktiven Kopplungsschleife, insbesondere für hohe Frequenzen.

Anordnung mit mindestens einer an eine Hohlrohrleitung angekoppelten Ultrakurzwellenröhre.

Ligne de transmission à ondes ultra-courtes

Ligne de transmission d'ondes ultra-courtes

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INDUCING A NON-FUNDAMENTAL WAVE MODE ON A TRANSMISSION MEDIUM

Transmission device with impairment compensation and methods for use therewith

Rack level pre-installed interconnect for enabling cableless server/storage/networking deployment

Transmission line connection structure and transmitter/receiver

Improvements to the waveguides

Improvements with the knitting looms rectilinear with needle bars

MONOLITHIC INTEGRATED CIRCUIT HAVING A RESISTANCE RAISED TO THE TENSION, FOR THE COUPLING OF GALVANICALLY SEPARATED CIRCUITS

Waveguide to cavity coupler - consists of rod aerial passing through soldered coplanar walls, seal being secured between screw-threaded ring and collar

CONDENSER FOR LINE IN RIBBON IN A CIRCUIT OF MICROWAVES

MICROWAVE OVEN

CONDENSER FOR LINE IN RIBBON IN A CIRCUIT OF MICROWAVES

System of high frequency transmission and in particular device of coupling

MATCHING DEVICE

Systems of high frequency transmission and in particular device of coupling

Systems of high frequency transmission and in particular device of coupling

Systems of high frequency transmission and in particular device of coupling

AUTHORISATION OF bLIND LOGIC ELEMENTS IN A mICROWAVESwAVEGUIDE ON

Stripline microwave circuit for direct satellite broadcast receiver - comprises thin substrate carrying SHF and UHF circuits on same face, with ground plane on lower face

COUPLER OF POWER MICROWAVE OF REDUCED SIZE

Circuit intégré monolithique possédant une résistance élevée à la tension, pour le couplage de circuits séparés galvaniquement.

DANS CE CIRCUIT, UN COUPLEUR DE SIGNAUX SK EST INTEGRE, AVEC UN CIRCUIT PRIMAIRE PS ET UN CIRCUIT SECONDAIRE SS DEVANT ETRE ACCOUPLE AU CIRCUIT PRIMAIRE PS SUR UNE MICROPLAQUETTE CH, ET IL EST PREVU POUR LE COUPLEUR SK UN CONDENSATEUR DE COUPLAGE INTEGRE C, CONSTITUE PAR UN DISPOSITIF COPLANAIRE DE VOIES CONDUCTRICES LOGE DANS UNE COUCHE DE PASSIVATION ET DISPOSE SUR UN SUBSTRAT ISOLANT. APPLICATION NOTAMMENT AUX COMPOSANTS ELECTRONIQUES HYBRIDES INTEGRES.

DISTRIBUTIVE CAPACITOR FOR HIGH DENSITY APPLICATION

COUPLING STRUCTURE FOR A LAMINATED CHIP FILTER, A LAMINATED CHIP FILTER, AND AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME

PURPOSE: A coupling structure for a laminated chip filter, a laminated chip filter, and an electronic device using the same are provided to overcome the problem of existing couplings by improving the structure of a coupling. CONSTITUTION: A coupling structure comprises an overlapping section pattern(31a) and a connecting section pattern(31b). The overlapping section pattern and the connecting section pattern of the coupling structure have the shape of an integrated line having the same width. The overlapping section pattern and connecting section pattern of the coupling structure are formed into the shape of different figures. The connecting section pattern of the coupling comprises two or more linear lines for the connection of two or more overlapping section patterns to each other. The 3 linear lines are used for the formation of the connecting section pattern. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2012 ...

CONNECTORS FOR PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS

High frequency and wide band impedance matching via

A high frequency and wide band impedance matching via is disclosed. The multi-layer circuit board has several signal transmission lines sited on different circuit layers, signal transmission vias and ground vias. The signal transmission vias is connected between the signal transmission lines. The ground vias correspond to signal transmission vias to stabilize the characteristic impedance of the first transmission line.

BROADBAND TRANSMISSION LINE TRANSFORMER

A broadband transmission line impedance transformer performs impedance transformation with improved frequency response and efficiency across a wide operational bandwidth. In particular, the bandwidth of a transmission line 2: 1 impedance transformer may be significantly increased by adding an additional compensating capacitor as an internal component between interconnected transmission lines. This capacitor effectively improves low frequency response for a given length of transmission lines and decreases mismatch in an entire frequency range. The overall bandwidth ratio increases at least twice and mismatch decreases.

High power ion beam generator systems and methods

Provided herein are high energy ion beam generator systems and methods that provide low cost, high performance, robust, consistent, uniform, low gas consumption and high current/high-moderate voltage generation of neutrons and protons. Such systems and methods find use for the commercial-scale generation of neutrons and protons for a wide variety of research, medical, security, and industrial processes.

EMBEDDED BROADBAND GLASS COPLANAR WAVEGUIDE COUPLER

An electromagnetic coupler that couples antenna signals for a wideband antenna positioned between glass layers of an automotive windshield. The coupler includes a first co-planar waveguide (CPW) formed on one side of a glass layer and a second CPW formed on the other side of the glass layer, where the first and second CPWs are a mirror, or near-mirror, and 180° rotated images of each other. Both the first and second CPWs include a conductive plane where removed portions of the plane define a wide CPW section and a narrow CPW section that are electrically coupled to each other, and where the remaining portions of the conductive plane are ground planes, and where the electromagnetic signals are coupled through the glass layer between the wide CPW sections.

Amplifier with high output power dynamic

The invention concerns an amplifier comprising a specific number of N active elements (11 to 1N) coupled in parallel to a load impedance (2) via an adaptive device (3) including at least a specific number of N referenced susceptance compensating circuits (41 to 41N)> The susceptance compensating circuits (41 to 41N) are connected respectively to the outputs of the N Active elements (11 to 1N) to compensate the output susceptance of the active elements to a conductance combining and adapting circuit (5) having N inputs connected respectively to the outputs of the N susceptance compensation circuits and an output connected to the load impedance (2) of the amplifier. The invention is applicable to microwave amplifiers with hight output power dynamics.

Impedance matching network comprising selectable capacitance pads and selectable inductance strips or pads

A customizable impedance matching network for coupling a microwave transmission line to an FET. The network includes a plurality of conductive pads formed on the first surface of a dielectric substrate each pad providing in combination with the substrate and a conductor formed on an opposite surface of the substrate, a predetermined capacitance. Selective ones of such conductive pads are interconnected in parallel to form a capacitor having a capacitance related to the total surface area of such interconnected conductive pads, to provide the requisite capacitive reactance for the network. The network further includes a strip conductor formed on such first surface having a predetermined inductance per unit length and having a first end electrically connected to the network. A first end of a selected length of bonding wire is attached to such strip conductor at a bonding point between the ends of such strip conductor to provide an inductor having an inductance related to the sum of the lengths ...

Assembly and method for coupling a microstrip circuit to a cavity resonator

PCT No. PCT/FI92/00013 Sec. 371 Date Sep. 8, 1993 Sec. 102(e) Date Sep. 8, 1993 PCT Filed Jan. 17, 1992 PCT Pub. No. WO92/13371 PCT Pub. Date Jun. 8, 1992.An assembly and a method is provided for coupling a microstrip circuit to a cavity resonator. The assembly includes a substrate, a microstrip circuit fabricated on one side of the substrate plate, a ground plane fabricated on the other side of the substrate plate and a cavity resonator. The microstrip is coupled to the cavity resonator by a slot fabricated in the ground plane and a planar radiator disposed between the ground plane and the cavity resonator. The assembly produces a resonator that can operate for frequencies in the range of 1-100 GHz in a simplified and less expensive manufacturing process.

Branch circuit

There is provided a branch circuit that comprises a first conductor and a second conductor as at least two branches from a predetermined branch point, a first stub connected to the first conductor at a first point, and a second stub connected to the second conductor at a second point, wherein the first point is a point where a length of a portion between the predetermined branch point and the first point of the first conductor is set to a first length determined in accordance with a characteristic of the first stub, and the second point is a point where a length of a portion between the predetermined branch point and the second point of the second conductor is set to a second length determined in accordance with a characteristic of the second stub and is different from the first length.

Launch structures for a hermetically sealed cavity

An apparatus includes a substrate containing a cavity and a dielectric structure covering at least a portion of the cavity. The cavity is hermetically sealed. The apparatus also may include a launch structure formed on the dielectric structure and outside the hermetically sealed cavity. The launch structure is configured to cause radio frequency (RF) energy flowing in a first direction to enter the hermetically sealed cavity through the dielectric structure in a direction orthogonal to the first direction. Various types of launch structures are disclosed herein.

PACKAGE STRUCTURES HAVING INTEGRATED WAVEGUIDES FOR HIGH SPEED COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN PACKAGE COMPONENTS

Embodiments include package structures having integrated waveguides to enable high data rate communication between package components. For example, a package structure includes a package substrate having an integrated waveguide, and first and second integrated circuit chips mounted to the package substrate. The first integrated circuit chip is coupled to the integrated waveguide using a first transmission line to waveguide transition, and the second integrated circuit chip is coupled to the integrated waveguide using a second transmission line to waveguide transition. The first and second integrated circuit chips are configured to communicate by transmitting signals using the integrated waveguide within the package carrier.

Non-radiative hybrid dielectric line transition and apparatus incorporating the same

A non-radiative hybrid dielectric line transition permits a line transformation between two different types of non-radiative dielectric lines to be performed in a limited space. In addition, a non-radiative dielectric line component, an antenna apparatus, and a wireless apparatus include the above line transition. In this structure, a dielectric strip is disposed between a lower conductive plate and an upper conductive plate to form each of a hyper NRD waveguide (HNRD) and a normal NRD waveguide (NNRD). Between the two waveguides, grooves whose depths gradually become shallow from the HNRD to the NNRD are formed for receiving a third non-radiative dielectric line for performing a line transformation.

WAVEGUIDE STRIP LINE TRANSDUCER AND POWER FEED CIRCUIT

A substrate is used as one tube wall of a hollow waveguide, the substrate including a strip line wired in an inner layer, a first ground surface formed on a front surface, and a second ground surface formed on a part of a back surface. As a result of such a configuration, a waveguide strip line transducer having the same dimension as the external dimension of the hollow waveguide can be obtained.

High-frequency attenuating device

Antenna switching arrangement

An antenna switching arrangement with a quadrature arrangement of transmission lines through which a desired signal path may be configured via switches selectively grounding junctions of the switching arrangement. The desired path routing a signal from an input port to one or both of first and second output ports to generate a signal with vertical linear polarization, horizontal linear polarization or circular polarization. The selected polarization may be changed as desired and/or multiple antenna switching arrangements applied to enable simultaneous signals with different polarizations.

Amplifying circuit device

Impedance converting device

A impedance converting device has an impedance-adjustable conductor (11) electromagnetically connected between a signal conductor (10a) and a reference conductor (10b). The impedance-adjustable conductor includes a plurality of connection regions (13) each providing a different impedance. An impedance difference between adjacent ones of the connection regions is determined depending on a pattern of the impedance-adjustable conductor. The impedance difference may be substantially uniform between any adjacent ones of the connection regions. ...

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Verbindungsanordnung fuer zwei Schichtenleitungen aus abwechselnd uebereinander angeordneten duennen Metall- und Isolierstoffschichten

Mikrowellen-Radar-Sender und-Empfänger auf einem einzelnen Substrat mit Flip-Chip integrierten Schaltkreisen

A microwave resonator

A microwave resonator has a hollow tube 2 with electrically conductive wall faces which defining a tube bore. The tube has a length axis from a first to a second end. The tube wall has an N fold rotational symmetry about the length axis where 2 Подробнее

A microwave resonator, a microwave filter and a microwave multiplexer

Connecting microwave circuit modules

Microwave coupling arrangements

... 726,067. Microwave coupling circuits. STANDARD TELEPHONES & CABLES, Ltd. Jan. 23, 1953 [March 5, 1952], No. 2013/53. Class 40 (8). A microwave coupler using transmission lines of the " line-ground " type described in Specifications 704,050 and 708,601, comprises two parallel conductors 1, 2 spaced apart by a fraction of #/4, the conductor 1 being in the form of a closed loop having branches 6, 7, 8, 9 spaced as indicated on Fig. 1. Coupling exists between pairs of branches 6, 9 and 7, 8. The loop may be of shapes other than circular. The conductors 1, 2 may be in the form of parallel strips of the same width separated by a layer of dielectric 3. Alternatively, the conductor 2 may be two to three times the width of conductor 1 or may be in the form of a plane sheet underlying the whole of the circuit.

Antenna matching circuit, antenna device, and method of designing antenna device

A switching function and multiband compatibility and a function handling deviation of matching caused by the influence of the human body are configured in a single matching circuit. An antenna matching circuit is formed by a reactance changing section and a matching section. The matching section is formed by a parallel circuit of an inductor and a capacitor, and the LC parallel circuit is shunt-connected between a feed section and the ground. The reactance changing section changes the resonant frequency to be compatible with a plurality of bands, and performs fine adjustment of the resonant frequency changed by the influence of the human body. The parallel inductor causes the locus of input impedance of the antenna matching circuit to draw a small circle locus in the first quadrant of a Smith chart. The parallel capacitor is adjustable to move the small circle locus to the center on the Smith chart.

Microwave filter

A filter unit and a corresponding printed circuit board. The filter unit and the printed circuit board have been equipped with modified end portions being matched such that a number of filter units can be used on the printed circuit board without changing the printed circuit board.

Dielectric waveguide antenna

Disclosed herein is a dielectric waveguide antenna including: a dielectric waveguide transmitting a signal applied from a power feeder; a dielectric waveguide radiator radiating the signal transmitted from the dielectric waveguide to the air through a first aperture; and a matching unit formed in a portion of the dielectric waveguide and controlling a serial reactance and a parallel reactance to thereby perform impedance matching between the dielectric waveguide radiator and the air, in order to reduce reflection generated in the first aperture during the radiation of the signal through the first aperture. Reflection in the aperture is reduced through the matching unit having various structures, thereby making it possible to improve characteristics of the dielectric waveguide antenna.

Multi-level power amplification system

In general, in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present invention, an electrical system configured to use power combining of microwave signals, such as those from monolithic microwave integrated circuits or MMICs is provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the system of the present invention further comprises a low loss interface that the circuits are directly connected to. In another exemplary embodiment, the circuits are connected to a pin which is connected to the low loss interface. In yet another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a multi-layer power amplifier is provided that comprises two or more chassis and circuits attached to impedance matching interfaces according to the present invention. This multi-layered power amplifier is configured to amplify an energy signal and have a significantly reduced volume compared to existing power combiners.

Gap-Mode Waveguide

In a gap-mode waveguide embodiment, an interior gap in a tubular waveguide principally condenses a dominant gap mode near the interior gap, and an absorber dissipates electromagnetic energy away from the gap mode. In this manner, the gap mode may dissipate relatively little power in the absorber compared to other modes and propagate with lesser attenuation than all other modes. A gap mode launched into a gap-mode waveguide may provide for low-loss, low-dispersion propagation of signals over a bandwidth including a multimode range of the waveguide. Gap-mode waveguide embodiments of various forms may be used to build guided-wave circuits covering broad bandwidths extending to terahertz frequencies.

Metal waveguide to laminated waveguide transition apparatus and methods thereof

Disclosed is a transition apparatus for transitioning wide frequency band electromagnetic waves between the metal waveguide and the laminated waveguide. The transition apparatus includes a top conductive layer, a bottom conductive layer, a conductive wall, and a transition interior. The conductive wall is formed along a substrate of the laminated waveguide and electrically connected the top conductive layer and the bottom conductive layer. The transition interior is defined by the top conductive layer, the bottom conductive layer, and the conductive wall. The conductive wall further comprises a plurality of stubs extending from an inner side of the wall into the transition interior, the plurality of stubs divide the transition interior into three or more resonator cavities for transitioning wide frequency band electromagnetic waves between the metal waveguide and the laminated waveguide.

Bonding wire impedance matching circuit

An impedance matching circuit is provided. The present impedance matching circuit is able to match impedance using a transformer which is arranged inside a dielectric substrate and arranged to overlap with a bonding pad area and an end of a transmission line, thereby enabling transmitting signals at a desired frequency with a minimum insertion loss without using a very thin transmission line which is several to dozens of μm wide or specially designed antennas in order to compensate for inductance. Thus, the present impedance matching circuit may be applied to various millimeter bands.

Wideband, differential signal balun for rejecting common mode electromagnetic fields

Provided are assemblies and processes for efficiently coupling wideband differential signals between balanced and unbalanced circuits. The assemblies include a broadband balun having an unbalanced transmission line portion, a balanced transmission line portion, and a transition region disposed between the unbalanced and balanced transmission line portions. The unbalanced transmission line portion includes at least one ground and a pair of conductive signal traces, each isolated from ground. The balanced portion does not include an analog ground. The transition region effectively terminates the analog ground, while also smoothly transitioning or otherwise shaping transverse electric field distributions between the balanced and unbalanced portions. Beneficially, the balun is free from resonant features that would otherwise limit operating bandwidth, allowing it to operate over a wide bandwidth of 10:1 or greater. Assemblies can include RF chokes with back-to-back baluns, and other elements, such as balanced filters, and also can be implemented as integrated circuits.

Wideband multilayer transmission line transformer

Embodiments of the invention include transmission line transformers. According to one aspect, a multilayer transmission line transformer (TLT) includes a first set of two conductors forming a first clockwise spiral. The TLT includes a second set of two conductors forming a second counterclockwise spiral that is substantially coaxial with the first spiral. The first and second spirals are arranged to cause a substantial cancellation of common mode currents in the first and second sets of conductors during operation of the TLT

Semiconductor package, and information processing apparatus and storage device including the semiconductor packages

According to the embodiments, a semiconductor package includes a semiconductor chip, a first conductive layer, a second conductive layer, and a power feeder. The semiconductor chip is provided on a substrate, is sealed with a resin, and contains a transmission/reception circuit. The first conductive layer is grounded and covers a first region on a surface of the resin. The second conductive layer is not grounded and covers a second region on the surface of the resin other than the first region. A power feeder electrically connects the semiconductor chip to the second conductive layer.

Millimeter waveband filter and method of manufacturing the same

A transmission line which allows electromagnetic waves in a predetermined frequency range of a millimeter waveband to propagate in a TE10 models formed by a first waveguide and a second waveguide. A resonator is formed by electric wave half mirrors fixed to the first waveguide and the second waveguide. The second waveguide has a structure in which a first transmission line forming body has a plate shape and has a square hole forming the first transmission line formed to pass therethrough from one surface toward an opposite surface, a second transmission line forming body has a plate shape and has a square hole forming the second transmission line formed to pass therethrough from one surface toward an opposite surface, and the first transmission line forming body and the second transmission line forming body are connectable and separable.

Signal transmission medium and high frequency signal transmission medium

A signal transmission medium for transmitting EHF band signals from a first point to a second point, including: a first end at which a signal exchange with the first point takes place; a second end at which a signal exchange with the second point takes place; and a transmission line portion which is flexible and connects the first end and the second end. The transmission line portion includes: strip conductors which are formed substantially down a center of a flexible printed circuit board to establish electrical connection between a signal line at the first end and a signal line at the second end; and a pair of grounding sheets which are arranged in parallel to each other at a substantially constant gap from the flexible printed circuit board in 180-degree opposite directions. The cavities are formed between the pair of grounding sheets and the strip conductors.

Wave dielectric transmission device, manufacturing method thereof, and in-millimeter wave dielectric transmission

A millimeter wave transmission device, the millimeter wave transmission device with (a) a first signal processing board for processing a millimeter wave signal; (b) a second signal processing board signal-coupled to the first signal processing board to receive the millimeter wave signal and perform signal processing with respect to the millimeter wave signal; and (c) a member provided between the first signal processing board and the second signal processing board and having a predetermined relative dielectric constant and a predetermined dielectric dissipation factor. The member constitutes a dielectric transmission path via which the millimeter wave signal is transmitted between the first signal processing board and the signal processing board.

Electromagnetic resonance coupler

An electromagnetic resonance coupler including: a transmitting resonator provided on a transmission substrate and having an open loop shape having an opening, first wiring provided on the transmission substrate and connected to a first connection point on the transmitting resonator, a receiving resonator provided on the reception substrate, second wiring provided on the reception substrate and connected to a second connection point on the receiving resonator, and third wiring provided on the reception substrate and connected to a third connection point on the receiving resonator. When viewed in a direction perpendicular to a main surface of the transmission substrate, the transmission substrate and the reception substrate are provided facing each other so that the transmitting resonator and the receiving resonator are symmetric about a point and have matching contours.

RESONANCE COUPLER

A resonance coupler includes transmission-side resonant wiring provided on a transmission substrate and connected to a transmission ground between a connection point of first transmission wiring to the transmission-side resonant wiring and a connection point of second transmission wiring to the transmission-side resonant wiring, and reception-side resonant wiring provided on a reception substrate and connected to a reception ground between a connection point of first reception wiring to the reception-side resonant wiring and a connection point of second reception wiring to reception-side resonant wiring. When viewed in a direction perpendicular to a main surface of the transmission substrate, the transmission substrate and the reception substrate are provided facing each other so that the transmission-side resonant wiring and the reception-side resonant wiring are symmetric about a point and have matching contours. 1. A resonance coupler for wireless transmission of a high frequency signal between a first transmission line and a second transmission line , the resonance coupler comprising:the first transmission line including, on a first plane, first resonant wiring having an open loop shape having an opening, first input/output wiring connected to the first resonant wiring, and second input/output wiring connected to the first resonant wiring; andthe second transmission line including, on a second plane facing the first plane, second resonant wiring, third input/output wiring connected to the second resonant wiring, and fourth input/output wiring connected to the second resonant wiring, the second resonant wiring having a same wiring width and shape as a wiring width and shape of the first resonant wiring,wherein a first grounding point provided on the first resonant wiring is connected to first ground wiring indicating a reference potential of the high frequency signal in the first transmission line, the first grounding point provided between a connection point of ...

Flexible printed circuit board and circuit-board connection structure

A terminal portion configured to obtain electrical connection with a printed circuit board includes a first signal pad that is formed in a first conductor layer and is electrically separated from a ground layer, a pair of first ground pads that is formed in the first conductor layer to sandwich the first signal pad and is connected to the ground layer, a second signal pad that is formed in a second conductor layer and is connected to a signal line, a pair of second ground pads that is formed in the second conductor layer to sandwich the second signal pad and is electrically separated from the signal line, a third signal pad formed in a third conductor layer, and a pair of third ground pads formed in the third conductor layer to sandwich the third signal pad. The second signal pad is wider than the third signal pad.

Printed circuit board having dc blocking dielectric waveguide vias

A printed circuit board is disclosed. The printed circuit board includes a first signal transmission layer, a via and a second signal transmission layer. The via connects the first signal transmission layer to the second signal transmission layer. The via includes a first region made of a first dielectric material having a first dielectric constant, and a second region made of a second dielectric material having a second dielectric constant lower than the first dielectric constant. The via allows AC Component of an electro-magnetic signal to be transmitted from the first signal transmission layer to the second signal transmission layer while blocking any DC component of the electromagnetic signal.

Stacked waveguide substrate, radio communication module, and radar system

A stacked-waveguide substrate includes: a body configured to include a first dielectric-substrate, a second dielectric-substrate, and a third dielectric-substrate which are stacked in this order; a first conductor-pattern configured to be formed on a bottom surface of the first dielectric-substrate; a second conductor-pattern configured to be formed on a top surface of the third dielectric-substrate in a position corresponding to the first conductor-pattern; a first conductor-film configured to be located at an interface between the first dielectric-substrate and the second dielectric-substrate, and to have a first opening which faces the first conductor-pattern; a second conductor-film configured to be located at an interface between the second dielectric-substrate and the third dielectric-substrate, and to have a second opening which faces the second conductor-pattern; a first wiring line configured to cross the first opening to the first conductor-pattern; and a second wiring line configured to cross the second opening to the second conductor-pattern.

DUAL CAPACITIVELY COUPLED COAXIAL CABLE TO AIR MICROSTRIP TRANSITION

A transmission line transition that couples RF energy between a coaxial cable and an air dielectric microstrip is provided. In some embodiments, the transition can combine a thin printed circuit board substrate and an insulating surface to form an effective capacitive coupling transition that can couple RF energy from the center conductor of a coaxial cable to an air microstrip. In some embodiments, the transition can include an insulating system affixed to a metallic surface, and the insulating system can secure an airstrip conductor in close proximity to an inner conductor of a coaxial cable to capacitively couple the airstrip conductor to the inner conductor of the coaxial cable. In some embodiments, the transition can employ a metallic body coated with an insulating surface to capacitively couple RF energy from the center conductor of the coaxial cable to the air microstrip. 1. A coaxial cable to air microstrip transition comprising:a main body; andan insulating coating of anodized material disposed on an outer surface of the main body,wherein the main body and the insulating coating capacitively couple an inner conductor of a coaxial cable to an airstrip conductor,wherein the main body extends through an aperture in a ground plane so that at least a first portion of the main body is disposed on a first side of the ground plane and so that at least a second portion of the main body is disposed on a second side of the ground plane.2. The coaxial cable to air microstrip transition of claim 1 , wherein the main body includes an aluminum material.3. The coaxial cable to air microstrip transition of claim 1 , wherein the insulating coating provides an insulating capacitive junction between the inner conductor of the coaxial cable and the main body.4. The coaxial cable to air microstrip transition of claim 1 , wherein the insulating coating provides an insulating capacitive junction between the main body and the airstrip conductor.5. The coaxial cable to air ...

THERMALIZATION OF MICROWAVE ATTENUATORS FOR QUANTUM COMPUTING SIGNAL LINES

The technology described herein is directed towards microwave attenuators, and more particularly to a cryogenic microwave attenuator device for quantum technologies. In some embodiments, a device can comprise a cryogenic microwave attenuator device. The cryogenic microwave attenuator device can comprise: a housing component and a microwave attenuator chip, wherein the housing component can have thermal conductivity of about at least 0.1 Watts per meter-Kelvin at 1 degree Kelvin. The cryogenic microwave attenuator device can also comprise a microwave connector comprising a signal conductor that is direct wire coupled to the microwave attenuator chip. 1. A device , comprising:a cryogenic microwave attenuator device, the cryogenic microwave attenuator device comprising a housing component and a microwave attenuator chip, the housing component having thermal conductivity of about at least 0.1 Watts per meter-Kelvin at 1 degree Kelvin; anda microwave connector, the microwave connector comprising a signal conductor that is direct wire coupled to the microwave attenuator chip.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the housing component comprises a copper alloy housing material.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the housing component is plated with an oxidation-resistant material.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the oxidation-resistant material comprises gold.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the housing component comprises a substantially oxygen-free claim 1 , high-conductivity copper material having thermal conductivity of about at least 0.1 Watts per meter-Kelvin at 1 degree Kelvin.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the housing component comprises an electrolytic copper material.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the signal conductor comprises a connector center pin that is direct wire coupled to the microwave attenuator chip via one or more gold wires.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the cryogenic microwave attenuator device is to be used in conjunction with a dilution ...

Unreleased Coupled MEMS Resonators and Transmission Filters

Examples of the present invention include unreleased coupled multi-cavity resonators and transmission filters. In some examples, the resonators include resonant cavities coupled by acoustic couplers (ABGCs) and acoustic reflectors (ABRs). These acoustic components enable improved confinement of acoustic modes within the resonator to increase the quality factor (Q) and lower the motional resistance (R). A coupled resonator with 5 cavities coupled by 4 ABGCs can achieve a Q of 1095 while a single-cavity resonator of the same device size has a Q of 760. In some examples, the devices can be configured to work as electronic transmission filters in at least two types of filter configurations. In the transmission line filter configuration, the device can include a filter structure in an arrangement (LH)H (LH), defined as a Fabry-Perot Resonator (FPR). In the multi-pole filter configuration, the device can include a filter structure in an arrangement similar to the multi-cavity resonator design. 1. An apparatus comprising:a semiconductor substrate;a plurality of resonant cavities defined by at least one solid material disposed in and/or on the semiconductor substrate, the plurality of resonant cavities comprising a first resonant cavity and a second resonant cavity; anda first acoustic coupler, disposed between the first resonant cavity and the second resonant cavity, to couple an acoustic wave between the first resonant cavity and the second resonant cavity.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first resonant cavity is configured to resonate at a first frequency and the second resonant cavity is configured to resonate at a second frequency different than the first frequency.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first acoustic coupler has an acoustic path length less than or equal to half a wavelength of the acoustic wave and comprises a solid material having an acoustic impedance lower than the acoustic impedance of the first resonant cavity.4. The apparatus of ...

CONNECTOR MODULE, COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT BOARD, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

The present disclosure relates to a connector module, a communication circuit board, and an electronic device that are capable of satisfactorily suppressing the leakage of high-frequency electromagnetic waves. The connector module includes an opening and a conductive spring. The opening accepts the insertion of an end of a waveguide that transmits high-frequency electromagnetic waves. The conductive spring locks the waveguide when the waveguide inserted into the opening is pressed toward one inner side surface of the opening. Further, the conductive spring is disposed in a gap between the opening and the waveguide so as to come into contact with the opening and with the waveguide along a direction in which the waveguide transmits the electromagnetic waves. The present technology is applicable, for example, to an electronic device that establishes communication by using millimeter waves. 1. A connector module comprising:an opening that accepts insertion of an end of a waveguide for transmitting high-frequency electromagnetic waves; anda locking member that locks the waveguide when the waveguide inserted into the opening is pressed toward one inner side surface of the opening,wherein the locking member includes a conductor and is disposed in a gap between the opening and the waveguide so as to come into contact with the opening and with the waveguide along a direction in which the waveguide transmits the electromagnetic waves.2. The connector module according to claim 1 , wherein a longitudinal length of the locking member coming into contact with the opening and with the waveguide along the direction in which the waveguide transmits the electromagnetic waves is not less than half the wavelength of radio waves transmitted by the waveguide.3. The connector module according to claim 1 , wherein the locking member is secured to an inside of the opening and tapered so that the length of the locking member in an interval direction of the gap gradually decreases toward an ...

High-Frequency Connection Structure

A high frequency connection structure includes: a waveguide; a ridge coupler constituted by a conductor formed inside one end of the waveguide; a transmission line adjacent to the one end of the waveguide; an inductance adjustment structure which is provided between the ridge coupler and the transmission line and which adjusts ground inductance that is created due to a connection between the ridge coupler and the waveguide; and a wire which connects one end of the ridge coupler on a side of the transmission line and one end of the transmission line with each other. 16.-. (canceled)7. A high frequency connection structure , comprising:a waveguide;a ridge structure comprising a conductor inside a first end of the waveguide;a transmission line adjacent to the first end of the waveguide;an inductance adjustment structure between the ridge structure and the transmission line, wherein the inductance adjustment structure adjusts a ground inductance resulting from a connection between the ridge structure and the waveguide; anda wire connecting a first end of the ridge structure on a side of the transmission line and a first end of the transmission line.8. The high frequency connection structure according to claim 7 , further comprising:a base having a side surface parallel to a side surface of the ridge structure on a side of the transmission line, wherein the ridge structure has a truncated square pyramid shape, wherein a first right angle is formed between the side surface of the ridge structure and a bottom surface of the ridge structure, wherein a second right angle is formed between the side surface of the ridge structure and a top surface of the ridge structure, wherein the bottom surface of the ridge structure is in contact with an inner wall of the waveguide, wherein the transmission line is disposed on an integrated circuit board supported by the base, and wherein the wire connects the top surface of the first end of the ridge structure to the first end of the ...

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR LAUNCHING GUIDED WAVES VIA CIRCUITS

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system having a plurality of transmitters for launching, according to a signal, instances of first electromagnetic waves having different phases to induce propagation of a second electromagnetic wave at an interface of a transmission medium, the second electromagnetic wave having a non-fundamental wave mode and a non-optical operating frequency, wherein the plurality of transmitters has a corresponding plurality of antennas. A reflective plate is spaced a distance behind the plurality of antennas relative to a direction of the propagation of the second electromagnetic wave. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A method , comprising:generating first electromagnetic waves, by a plurality of circuits, wherein each of the plurality of circuits is a monolithic microwave integrated circuit and each of the plurality of circuits has a corresponding one of a plurality of radiating elements; anddirecting, at least partially by a reflective plate, instances of the first electromagnetic waves to a surface of a transmission medium to induce a second electromagnetic wave around the surface of the transmission medium via a selected wave mode and a non-optical operating frequency, wherein the second electromagnetic wave propagates along the surface of the transmission medium without utilizing an electrical return path, and wherein a distance between the reflective plate and the plurality of radiating elements supports the inducing of the propagation of the second electromagnetic wave having the selected wave mode.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:adjusting the distance between the reflective plate and the at least one of the plurality of radiating elements to support the inducing of the propagation of the second electromagnetic wave via the selected wave mode.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein first and second circuits of the plurality of circuits are configured to generate the first electromagnetic waves with ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING A HIGH-FREQUENCY SIGNAL

A and a method for transmitting a high-frequency signal. The device is designed to include a carrier, through which a passage is formed; a transmitting element on a first surface of the carrier, to which the high-frequency signal may be applied; and a receiving element on a second surface of the carrier, which is galvanically isolated from the transmitting element, the high-frequency signal being transmittable as an electromagnetic wave through the passage to the receiving element with the aid of the transmitting element. 112-. (canceled)13. A device for transmitting a high-frequency signal , comprising:an electrically non-conductive carrier through which a passage is formed from a first surface of the carrier to a second surface of the carrier;a transmitting element situated on or at the first surface of the carrier and to which the high-frequency signal may be applied;a receiving element situated on or at the second surface of the carrier, the receiving element being galvanically isolated from the transmitting element;wherein the applied high-frequency signal being transmittable as an electromagnetic wave to the receiving element through the passage through the carrier with the aid of the transmitting element.14. The device as recited in claim 13 , wherein at least one of: (i) the transmitting element is situated between the carrier and a first reflector element claim 13 , which reflects electromagnetic waves incident from a direction of the passage in a direction of the passage claim 13 , and (ii) the receiving element is situated between the carrier and a second reflector element claim 13 , which reflects electromagnetic waves incident from the direction of the passage in the direction of the passage.15. The device as recited in claim 14 , wherein at least one of: (i) the first reflector element is a third metallic layer provided on a surface of the first closure element facing away from the carrier claim 14 , and (ii) the second reflector element is a fourth ...

COMPUTING DEVICE

According to one embodiment, a computing device includes a first conductive body, a first element, a second element, a first transmission line and a second transmission line. The first conductive body spreads along a first plane. The first element includes a Josephson junction and is separated from the first conductive body in a direction crossing the first plane. The second element includes a Josephson junction. The second element is separated from the first conductive body in the direction crossing the first plane. A direction from the first element toward the second element is along a first direction along the first plane. The first transmission line generates an electromagnetic field applied to the first element. The second transmission line generates an electromagnetic field applied to the second element. 1. A computing device , comprising:a first conductive body spreading along a first plane;a first element including a Josephson junction and being separated from the first conductive body in a direction crossing the first plane;a second element including a Josephson junction, the second element being separated from the first conductive body in the direction crossing the first plane, a direction from the first element toward the second element being along a first direction along the first plane;a first transmission line generating an electromagnetic field applied to the first element; anda second transmission line generating an electromagnetic field applied to the second element.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein a resonator is formable from the first element and the first conductive body.3. The device according to claim 1 , whereinthe first element includes a first loop having at least one Josephson junction, andthe first transmission line modulates magnetic flux inside the first loop.4. The device according to claim 3 , whereinat least a portion of the first transmission line has a curved configuration along the first plane, the curved configuration ...

Integrated Ultra-Compact VSWR Insensitive Coupler

A ultra-compact coupler designed to sample the actual output power of a power amplifier and which is “VSWR insensitive”, such that reflected power is essentially not coupled to a detector circuit and only forward power is detected and processed. In a first embodiment, a coupler is situated between the final amplifier stage of a power amplifier and an output impedance matching network, and is specially configured for operation in a low impedance environment in conjunction with a detector circuit, thereby substantially reducing the areal size of the coupler. In a second embodiment, a coupler is integrated within an output impedance matching network coupled to the final amplifier stage of a power amplifier so as to share an inductor between the coupler and the output impedance matching network, thereby further substantially reducing the areal size of the coupler.

COUPLED LINE STRUCTURES FOR WIDEBAND APPLICATIONS

Coupled line structures for wideband applications are provided herein. In certain embodiments, a coupled line structure includes one transmission line that is segmented in a metal layer and another that is substantially continuous in the metal layer, thereby allowing tighter spacing and higher coupling between the transmission lines relative to what is achievable if both transmission lines were continuous. The high coupling in turn aids in achieving wide bandwidth. 1. A semiconductor die with an integrated wideband coupled line structure , the semiconductor die comprising:two or more metallization layers including a first metallization layer and a second metallization layer;a first transmission line formed in the two or more metallization layers; anda second transmission formed in the two or more metallization layers and coupled to the first transmission line,wherein the first transmission line is substantially continuous in the second metallization layer, and the second transmission line is segmented in the second metallization layer.2. The semiconductor die of claim 1 , wherein the first transmission line and the second transmission line are edge coupled in the second metallization layer.3. The semiconductor die of claim 1 , wherein the first transmission line and the second transmission line are separated by a minimum design rule spacing of the second metallization layer.4. The semiconductor die of claim 1 , wherein the second transmission line is substantially continuous in the first metallization layer and connected to a plurality of metal segments in the second metallization layer by way of a plurality of vias.5. The semiconductor die of claim 1 , wherein the two or more metallization layers include exactly two metallization layers.6. The semiconductor die of claim 1 , further comprising a compound semiconductor substrate over which the two or more metallization layers are formed claim 1 , wherein the compound semiconductor substrate includes gallium arsenide ...

RADAR ASSEMBLY WITH ULTRA WIDE BAND WAVEGUIDE TO SUBSTRATE INTEGRATED WAVEGUIDE TRANSITION

A radar assembly includes a rectangular-waveguide (RWG) and a printed-circuit-board. The rectangular-waveguide (RWG) propagates electromagnetic energy in a transverse electric mode (TE) and in a first direction. The printed-circuit-board includes a plurality of conductor-layers oriented parallel to each other. The printed-circuit-board defines a substrate-integrated-waveguide (SIW) that propagates the electromagnetic energy in a transverse electric mode (TE) and in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and defines a transition that propagates the electromagnetic energy between the rectangular-wave-guide and the substrate-integrated-waveguide. The transition includes apertures defined by at least three of the plurality of conductor-layers. 1. An assembly comprising:a rectangular-waveguide (RWG) that propagates electromagnetic energy in a first direction;a substrate-integrated-waveguide (SIW) that propagates the electromagnetic energy a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; anda transition that propagates the electromagnetic energy between the RWG and the SIW.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the RWG propagates the electromagnetic energy in a transverse-electric mode.310. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein the transverse-electric mode is a TE mode.4. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the SIW propagates the electromagnetic energy in a transverse-electric mode.510. The assembly of claim 4 , wherein the transverse-electric mode is a TE mode.6. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the SIW and the transition are defined by a printed-circuit-board that includes a plurality of conductor-layers.7. The assembly of claim 6 , wherein the plurality of conductor-layers includes eight conductor layers.8. The assembly of claim 6 , wherein the plurality of conductor-layers are oriented parallel to each other.9. The assembly of claim 6 , wherein the transition includes a plurality of apertures defined a portion of the plurality of conductor-layers.10 ...

Module and Coupling Arrangement

The application concerns a surface mount module adapted for transfer of a microwave signal between the module and a motherboard, the module comprising a substrate with a first microstrip conductor and a second microstrip conductor, wherein the two conductors are connected with a connection through the module. The module is distinguished in that the connection comprises the first microstrip conductor connected to a foil of electrically conducting material coated on the first side, the foil being surrounded by electrically conducting trenches running through the substrate from the first side to the second side forming a substrate integrated waveguide, wherein the trenches on the second side surrounds a second foil of electrically conducting material coated on the second side of the substrate and connected the second microstrip conductor. The application also concerns a coupling arrangement.

Flexible substrate and optical device

A flexible substrate is disclosed. The flexible substrate includes an insulating substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, a first connection portion having a first conductor, a first ground pattern, and a second ground pattern on the first surface, the first ground pattern and the second ground pattern being spaced apart from the first conductor and respectively located at either side of the first conductor, a conductor pattern formed on the second surface, the conductor pattern being connected to the first conductor, and a third ground pattern formed on the second surface, the third ground pattern being connected to the first ground pattern, wherein a distance between the conductor pattern and the third ground pattern is smaller than a distance between the first conductor and the first ground pattern.

COUPLING STRUCTURE FOR CROSSING TRANSMISSION LINES

A coupling structure for crossing three transmission lines millimeter-wave or centimeter-wave signals a signal conductor layer of a circuit substrate, the coupling structure comprising three planar cross-couplers, and from each of the three cross-couplers two input/output points of the cross-coupler being connected clockwise in succession in the plane of the cross-coupler, to respectively one input/output point of a respective other of the three cross-couplers. 16.-. (canceled)7. A coupling structure for crossing three transmission lines for one of millimeter-wave signals and centimeter-wave signals in a signal conductor layer of a circuit substrate , comprising:three planar cross-couplers, wherein from each of the three cross-couplers two input/output points of the cross coupler are connected clockwise one after the other in a plane of the cross-coupler, to respectively one input/output point of a respective other of the three cross-couplers.86062. The coupling structure as recited in claim 7 , wherein the cross-couplers are structured respectively as a cascade of 90 degree hybrid couplers (; ).9. The coupling structure as recited in claim 8 , in which at least two cross-couplers of the three referenced cross-couplers respectively have at one end of the respective cascade two adjacent input/output points claim 8 , forming the input/output points of the coupling structure.10. The coupling structure as recited in claim 7 , wherein from each of the three referenced cross-couplers two input/output points of the cross coupler claim 7 , following each other clockwise in the plane of the cross-coupler claim 7 , are connected directly claim 7 , and in the same signal conductor layer claim 7 , to respectively one input/output point of a respective other of the three cross-couplers.11. The coupling structure as recited in claim 7 , wherein the three cross-couplers are arranged in the form of a star.12. The coupling structure as recited in claim 7 , wherein the three cross- ...

Waveguide Gasket

The present disclosure relates to a waveguide gasket () arranged for electrically sealing a waveguide interface () between a first contact end () and second contact end () of the waveguide gasket. The waveguide gasket () comprises a plurality of electrically conducting members () that are positioned along a circumference () along which the waveguide gasket () extends. Each electrically conducting member () has a first end () and a second end () compressibly separable by a variable first height (h) along a first direction (d). Each first end () faces the first contact end () and each second end () faces the second side contact end (), where each first contact end () and each second contact end () are separated by a variable second height (h) along the first direction (d), At least one electrically conducting member () is arranged to expand only along said circumference () when compressed. 115-. (canceled)16. A waveguide gasket configured to electrically seal a waveguide interface between a first contact end and second contact end of the waveguide gasket , wherein the waveguide gasket comprises a plurality of electrically conducting members that are positioned along a circumference along which the waveguide gasket extends , each electrically conducting member having a first end and a second end compressibly separable by a variable first height along a first direction , the variable first height being equal to , or falling below , a maximum first height , wherein each first end faces the first contact end and each second end faces the second side contact end , wherein each first contact end and each second contact end are separated by a variable second height along the first direction , and wherein at least one electrically conducting member is arranged to expand only along said circumference when compressed , such that an expansion of the waveguide gasket in a direction towards a gasket opening that is defined and surrounded by the electrically conducting members is ...

LOW PROFILE PHASED ARRAY

A low profile array (LPA) includes an antenna element array layer having at least one Faraday wall, and a beamformer circuit layer coupled to the antenna element array layer. The beamformer circuit layer has at least one Faraday wall. The Faraday walls extends between ground planes associated with at least one of the antenna element array layer and the beamformer circuit layer. 1. A method of fabricating a low profile array (LPA) , the method comprising:milling trenches in a portion of an array having antenna elements and filling the trenches with a conductive material using additive manufacturing processing to form Faraday wall; andmilling trenches in a beamformer substrate and filling the trenches with a conductive material using additive manufacturing processing to form Faraday walls.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the LPA has a total thickness of less than about 47 mils.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein an antenna element array layer of the array has a substrate claim 1 , a conductor applied on the substrate claim 1 , and a radiator is formed by removing conductive material and printing a conductor to create the radiator claim 1 , the Faraday wall being created by forming a trench that is back-filled with a conductive material.4. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising providing a vertical launch that extends through the radiator of antenna element array layer and the beamformer circuit layer.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the vertical launch is created by soldering pads on the radiator and the beamformer circuit layer prior to bonding so a solder bump is present on the surface of the beamformer circuit claim 4 , drilling a center conductor hole claim 4 , and filling the center conductor hole with copper.6. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the LPA includes a logic circuit layer disposed below the beamformer circuit layer.7. The method according to claim 6 , wherein the LPA further includes a phase shift ...

Additive manufactured rf module

A spacecraft includes a feed array that includes a plurality of unitary modules, each module including a respective plurality of radio frequency (RF) waveguides structurally coupled together with at least one connecting feature. For each unitary module, the at least one connecting feature and a wall structure defining the respective plurality of waveguides are co-fabricated using an additive manufacturing process. The plurality of unitary modules includes a first unitary module including a first plurality of waveguides and a second unitary module including a second plurality of waveguides. The first unitary module and the second unitary module are configured to be integrated together so as to electrically couple at least one of the first plurality of waveguides with at least one of the second plurality of waveguides.

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING AN ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE ALONG A TRANSMISSION MEDIUM

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, generating, by a plurality of dielectric antennas of a waveguide system, a plurality of instances of electromagnetic waves that combines to form a combined electromagnetic wave, and directing, by the waveguide system, the combined electromagnetic wave to an interface of a transmission medium for guiding propagation of the combined electromagnetic wave along the transmission medium without requiring an electrical return path. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A waveguide system , comprising:a plurality of antennas coupled to a plurality of cores;a processor that facilitates selectively enabling transmissions by the plurality of antennas according to a selected wave mode, wherein the selected wave mode is generated by radiating instances of electromagnetic waves by at least a portion of the plurality of antennas selectively enabled to form a combined electromagnetic wave in the selected wave mode; anda structure that facilitates guiding the combined electromagnetic wave for propagation along a transmission medium without requiring an electrical return path.2. The waveguide system of claim 1 , wherein the structure comprises a tapered horn.3. The waveguide system of claim 1 , wherein the structure comprises a cover that substantially prevents the combined electromagnetic wave from radiating through the cover.4. The waveguide system of claim 1 , wherein each antenna of the plurality of antennas comprises a dielectric strip antenna.5. The waveguide system of claim 4 , wherein the dielectric strip antenna comprises a tapered end.6. The waveguide system of claim 1 , wherein each antenna of the plurality of antennas comprises a polyrod antenna.7. The waveguide system of claim 6 , wherein the polyrod antenna comprises a tapered end.8. The waveguide system of claim 1 , wherein each antenna of the plurality of antennas is positioned in a corresponding slot of the structure of the waveguide system.9. The waveguide system of claim ...

RADIO-FREQUENCY SEAL AT INTERFACE OF WAVEGUIDE BLOCKS

The described features include a scalable waveguide architecture for a waveguide device. The waveguide device may be split into one or more waveguide blocks instead of manufacturing increasingly larger single-piece waveguide devices. Described techniques provide for a radio-frequency (RF) seal between such waveguide blocks that may facilitate greater manufacturing tolerances while maintaining an effective RF seal at the junction of the waveguide blocks. The described techniques include channels within one or more waveguide blocks opening to the dielectric gap between the waveguide blocks. The channels may, for each of multiple waveguides joined at the interface between waveguide blocks, be included in one or both waveguide blocks and may be in a single waveguide dimension relative to the multiple waveguides, or extend for more than one waveguide dimensions. 1. A waveguide device , comprising: a first face comprising first openings for the first sections of the plurality of waveguides;', 'a plurality of first channels, each of the plurality of first channels located at a first length along the first face from one of the first openings, the plurality of first channels extending into the first waveguide block a second length; and, 'a first waveguide block comprising first sections of a plurality of waveguides, the first waveguide block comprising 'a second face comprising second openings for the second sections of the plurality of waveguides,', 'a second waveguide block comprising second sections of the plurality of waveguides, the second waveguide block comprisingwherein, upon coupling the first face of the first waveguide block with the second face of the second waveguide block, first portions of a plurality of first waveguide stubs are formed by first portions of dielectric gaps between the first face and the second face extending for the first length, and second portions of the plurality of first waveguide stubs are formed by the plurality of first channels, and ...

Radar Assembly with Rectangular Waveguide to Substrate Integrated Waveguide Transition

A radar assembly includes a rectangular-waveguide (RWG) and a printed-circuit-board. The rectangular-waveguide (RWG) propagates electromagnetic energy in a transverse electric mode (TE10) and in a first direction. The printed-circuit-board includes a plurality of conductor-layers oriented parallel to each other. The printed-circuit-board defines a substrate-integrated-waveguide (SIW) that propagates the electromagnetic energy in a transverse electric mode (TE10) and in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and defines a transition that propagates the electromagnetic energy between the rectangular-wave-guide and the substrate-integrated-waveguide. The transition includes apertures defined by at least three of the plurality of conductor-layers. 1. A method of manufacturing a radar assembly , the method comprising: a rectangular integrated waveguide (RIW) configured to propagate electromagnetic energy in a first direction through the plurality of conductor layers;', 'a second integrated waveguide (SIW) configured to propagates the electromagnetic energy in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; and', 'a transition configured to propagate the electromagnetic energy between the RIW and the SIW., 'forming a printed circuit board (PCB) by orienting a plurality of conductor layers parallel to each other to create2. The method of claim 1 , wherein forming the PCB further comprises:using photo-etching techniques to create the SIW.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein forming the PCB further comprises:orienting the plurality of conductor layers to further create a plurality of apertures;4. The method of claim 3 , wherein forming the PCB further comprises:orienting the plurality of conductor layers to further create the plurality of apertures from at least three of the plurality of conductor layers.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein forming the PCB further comprises:orienting a first layer of the at least three of the plurality of conductor ...

CONTACTLESS SIGNAL CONDUIT STRUCTURES

Conduit structures for guiding extremely high frequency (EHF) signals are disclosed herein. The conduit structures can include EHF containment channels that define EHF signal pathways through which EHF signal energy is directed. The conduit structures can minimize or eliminate crosstalk among adjacent paths within a device and across devices. 1. A system comprising:a housing comprising an interface that defines a contactless communications port for communicating extremely high frequency (EHF) contactless signals;a substrate positioned within the housing a distance from the interface;a first contactless communication unit (CCU) mounted on the substrate; anda conduit structure positioned over the first CCU and coupled to the substrate and the interface, the conduit structure comprising a first channel that spans the distance and defines a contactless signal path between the first CCU and the interface.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the conduit structure is dimensioned to provide shock support for the first CCU.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first channel comprises a conductive metal material.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a conductive foam insert member that is secured within the first channel claim 1 , the conductive foam insert member reduces a cross-sectional area of the first channel.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the conductive foam insert member mates with the interface and surrounds the first CCU.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first CCU comprises a transducer operative to selectively perform one of transmission claim 1 , reception claim 1 , and transmission and reception of the contactless signals.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the interface is integrated within the housing.8. A contactless signal conduit for use in a device comprising a plurality of CCUs mounted to a substrate and an interface that defines a contactless communications port for communicating extremely high frequency (EHF) contactless signals claim 1 , ...

Power transmission apparatus and method, and resonance device used therein

A resonance device includes a waveguide, a dielectric resonator disposed coaxial with the waveguide, an excitation structure thereof. One end of the waveguide is open and the other is short-circuited. The dielectric resonator has two end surfaces disposed on opposite sides to each other, is insulated from the waveguide in the vicinity of the open end of the waveguide, and is disposed within the waveguide, such that a thickness being a distance between the two end surfaces is constant, regardless of a radial position of the dielectric resonator. In a power transmission apparatus, the two resonance devices are provided. The open end of the waveguide of one resonance device and the open end of the waveguide of the other resonance device are disposed opposite each other. Power, which is input to an excitation structure of one resonance device, is output from an excitation structure of the other resonance device.

CONTACTLESS COMMUNICATION UNIT CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES

Contactless extremely high frequency connector assemblies, passive cable connector assemblies, and active cable connector assemblies are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a contactless connector assembly can include several (EHF) contactless communication units operable to selectively transmit and receive EHF signals, and several signal directing structures coupled to the EHF CCUs. The signal directing structures can direct the EHF signals along a plurality of EHF signal pathways. 1. A contactless connector assembly , comprising: a plurality of extremely high frequency (EHF) contactless communication units (CCUs) operable to selectively transmit and receive EHF signals; and', 'a plurality of signal directing structures coupled to the EHF CCUs, wherein the signal directing structures direct the EHF signals along a plurality of EHF signal pathways., 'a connector interface housing comprising2. The contactless connector assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of waveguides that are releasably coupled to the signal directing structures within the connector interface housing.3. The contactless connector assembly of claim 2 , wherein the waveguides extend a fixed distance away from a periphery of the connector interface housing and wherein the waveguides extends at least one of the EFH signal pathways to that fixed distance.4. The contactless connector assembly of claim 2 , wherein each of the waveguides directly interfaces with one of the signal directing structures.5. The contactless connector assembly of claim 2 , wherein each of the signal directing structures comprises a signaling face that defines a focal axis of one of the EHF signal pathways claim 2 , and wherein each of the waveguides comprises a focal axis.6. The contactless connector assembly of claim 5 , wherein the focal axes of the signal directing structures and the waveguides are co-axially aligned.7. The contactless connector assembly of claim 1 , wherein the EHF CCUs are arranged in a ...

Device and Method for Electrically Linking Electronic Assemblies by Means of Symmetrical Shielded Cables

The invention relates to a cable for electrically linking electronic assemblies, components or peripherals of a magnetic resonance apparatus by means of a symmetrical shielded cable which shields a plurality of conductors for a useful signal with respect to influences of an electromagnetic alternating field by means of at least one shielding device. In order to suppress sheath waves, a shielding device comprises at at least one point an interruption which is bridged by an active resistance or a reactance. 113-. (canceled)14. A device for electrically linking electronic assemblies , components or peripheral units , said device comprising at least one symmetrical , shielded cable which shields several conductors for at least one useful signal by means of at least one shielding against effects of an alternating electromagnetic field , wherein a shielding of at least one cable has an interruption at at least one point , wherein said interruption is bridged by a lossy or lossless two-pole.15. The device according to claim 14 , wherein the component is a part or a peripheral unit of a device.16. The device according to claim 14 , wherein the component is a part or a peripheral unit of a MRI or NMR machine.17. The device according to claim 16 , wherein the MRI or NMR machine is suitable for generating magnetic fields which are stronger than 0.1 T.18. The device according to claim 16 , wherein the MRI or NMR machine is suitable for generating magnetic fields which are stronger than 3 T.19. The device according to claim 16 , wherein the MRI or NMR machine is suitable for generating magnetic fields which are 7 T or stronger.20. The device according to claim 15 , wherein the component claim 15 , the part or the peripheral unit of the device is selected from a group selected from the group consisting of an RF coil claim 15 , an RF antenna claim 15 , a coil claim 15 , an antenna array claim 15 , control electronics claim 15 , a communications system claim 15 , a camera claim 15 ...

WAVEGUIDES

A waveguide comprising first and second waveguide sections, each waveguide section comprising a main body portion () and a connecting portion () at its distal end, said first and second waveguide sections being longitudinally aligned to define a conduit therethrough with a butted interface () therebetween, the connecting portion of each waveguide section having: (i) a first circumferential ridge () on its outer surface located adjacent its distal end, (ii) a second circumferential ridge () on its outer surface spaced apart from the first circumferential ridge, and (iii) a third circumferential ridge () on its outer surface located between said first and second circumferential ridges, such that a first respective recess () is defined between said second and third circumferential ridges and a second respective recess () is defined between said first and third circumferential ridges; the waveguide further comprising a sleeve member () over said butted interface (), such that a respective first cavity () is defined between an inner surface of said sleeve member () and each said first recess () and a respective second cavity is defined between the inner surface of said sleeve member () and each said second recess (), each said first cavity () having a chemical adhesive therein operative to join said first and second waveguide sections together by means of said sleeve member (). 1. A waveguide comprising first and second waveguide sections , each waveguide section comprising a main body portion and a connecting portion at its distal end , said first and second waveguide sections being longitudinally aligned to define a conduit therethrough with a butted interface therebetween , wherein the connecting portion of each waveguide section has: (i) a first circumferential ridge on its outer surface located adjacent its distal end , (ii) a second circumferential ridge on its outer surface spaced apart from the first circumferential ridge , and (iii) a third circumferential ridge ...

MILLIMETER-WAVE COUPLER FOR SEMI-CONFOCAL FABRY-PEROT CAVITY

A coupler for coupling electromagnetic radiation into a cavity, including a metal layer having a reflective surface and forming a ground plane; and one or more waveguides for gigahertz or terahertz electromagnetic radiation embedded in the metal layer. The waveguides each include two openings in the metal layer exposing a dielectric underneath; and a section of the metal layer between the two openings. A plurality of holes in the metal layer are disposed along a perimeter of the openings so as to shape the electric field of the electromagnetic radiation in a cavity coupled to the coupler. 1. A coupler for coupling electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength λ into a cavity , comprising:a mirror including a metal layer having a reflective surface, the metal layer forming a ground plane; two openings in the metal layer exposing a dielectric under the metal layer; and', 'a section of the metal layer between the two openings; and, 'one or more waveguides for gigahertz or terahertz electromagnetic radiation, each of the waveguides embedded in the metal layer and includinga plurality of holes in the metal layer disposed along an edge of the openings, the holes exposing the dielectric under the metal layer.2. The coupler of claim 1 , wherein the holes are disposed around a perimeter of the waveguide.3. The coupler of claim 2 , wherein the holes are disposed in a hexagonal pattern.4. The coupler of claim 2 , wherein the holes have a diameter or a width in a range of λ/15-λ5 or 200-600 micrometers.5. The coupler of claim 2 , wherein the holes are separated by a distance in a range of λ/5-λ/2 or 600-1500 micrometers (distance from a center of one hole to a center of an adjacent hole).6. The coupler of claim 2 , wherein the holes are disposed in 2 claim 2 , 3 claim 2 , or 4 rows.7. The coupler of claim 1 , wherein the openings have a width in a range of λ/5-λ/2.8. The coupler of claim 1 , wherein the openings each have an L shape having a base portion and a back portion.9. ...

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR LAUNCHING GUIDED WAVES VIA CIRCUITS

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system having a plurality of transmitters for launching, according to a signal, instances of first electromagnetic waves having different phases to induce propagation of a second electromagnetic wave at an interface of a transmission medium, the second electromagnetic wave having a non-fundamental wave mode and a non-optical operating frequency, wherein the plurality of transmitters has a corresponding plurality of antennas. A reflective plate is spaced a distance behind the plurality of antennas relative to a direction of the propagation of the second electromagnetic wave. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A method , comprising:generating first electromagnetic waves, by a plurality of circuits, wherein each of the plurality of circuits is a monolithic microwave integrated circuit and each of the plurality of circuits has a corresponding one of a plurality of radiating elements; anddirecting, at least partially by a reflective plate, instances of the first electromagnetic waves to an interface of a transmission medium to induce a second electromagnetic wave along a surface of the transmission medium, wherein the second electromagnetic wave propagates along the surface of the transmission medium without utilizing an electrical return path, and wherein the second electromagnetic wave has a selected non-fundamental wave mode and a non-optical operating frequency and wherein a distance between the reflective plate and the plurality of radiating elements is set to support the inducing of the propagation of the second electromagnetic wave having the selected non-fundamental wave mode.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:adjusting the distance between the reflective plate and the at least one of the plurality of radiating elements to support the inducing of the propagation of the second electromagnetic wave via the selected non-fundamental wave mode.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein first and second ...

ANTENNA FEEDING NETWORK COMPRISING A COAXIAL CONNECTOR

An antenna feeding network for a multi-radiator base station antenna and an antenna arrangement comprising such a feeding network is provided. The feeding network comprises substantially air filled feeding lines and a coaxial connector for an antenna feeder cable, the connector being connected to at least one of the coaxial lines. The substantially air filled feeding lines each have a central inner conductor and an elongated outer conductor surrounding the central inner conductor. The coaxial connector comprises a body having an attachment portion, the attachment portion being attached to, and arranged in abutment with, a portion of at least one outer conductor such that the body connects electrically and mechanically with the outer conductors of the feeding lines. 1. An antenna feeding network for a multi-radiator base station antenna , said feeding network comprising:feeding lines, each having a first conductor and a second conductor surrounding the first conductor, the first and second conductor running in parallel and separated substantially by air;a coaxial connector for an antenna feeder cable, said connector being connected to at least one of said feeding lines;wherein said coaxial connector comprises a body having an attachment portion arranged to extend in parallel and in abutment with a longitudinally extending portion of at least one second conductor, said attachment portion being attached to said longitudinally extending portion, whereby said body connects electrically with said second conductor.2. The antenna feeding network according to claim 1 , wherein the second conductor is wider than the first conductor.3. The antenna feeding network according to claim 1 , wherein said attachment portion is attached to said longitudinally extending portion by means of screws or bolts extending perpendicularly relative said longitudinally extending portion.4. The antenna feeding network according to claim 1 , wherein said coaxial connector comprises a central pin ...

Antennas-in-package verification board

An antennas-in-package (AiP) verification board is provided, which includes a carrier board configured for disposing an antenna array or an electronic circuit; and a plurality of SMPM connectors. The plurality of SMPM connectors are arranged in an array on the carrier board and electrically connected with the antenna array or the electronic circuit of the carrier board for testing the characteristics of the antenna array on the carrier board or the characteristics of the electronic circuit on the carrier board. The AiP verification board is fixed on a beamforming test platform. In addition to the aforementioned AiP verification board, an AiP verification board including a plurality of adaptor structures and an AiP verification board including a plurality of connectors and a plurality of adaptor structures are also provided.

SIGNAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, CONNECTOR APPARATUS, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND SIGNAL TRANSMISSION METHOD

A signal transmission system including: a first connector apparatus, and a second connector apparatus that is coupled with the first connector apparatus. The first connector apparatus and the second connector apparatus are coupled together to form an electromagnetic field coupling unit, and a transmission object signal is converted into a radio signal, which is then transmitted through the electromagnetic field coupling unit, between the first connector apparatus and the second connector apparatus. 1. (canceled)2. A signal transmission system comprising:a connector that has a coupling structure to couple with another connector, the coupling structure including a radio coupler connected configured to a signal converting circuit to execute modulation processing based on a transmission object signal and to convert the signal into a high-frequency signal, the radio coupler also being configured to execute demodulation processing on the basis of a received radio signal and to convert the signal into a baseband signal and transmitting the radio signal, the connector being coupled with the other connector to form an electromagnetic field coupler between the radio coupler and a radio coupler of the other connector; andcircuitry that determines whether the radio signal can be transmitted through the electromagnetic field coupler between the connector and the other connector.3. The signal transmission system according to claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , when the circuitry determines that the radio signal can be transmitted claim 2 , the circuitry allows the transmission object signal to be transmitted by the radio signal through each connector.4. The signal transmission system according to claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , when the circuitry determines that the radio signal cannot be transmitted claim 2 , the circuitry forbids the transmission object signal to be transmitted by the radio signal through each connector.5. The signal transmission system according to claim 2 , wherein claim ...

Printed circuit board, optical module, and optical transmission equipment

Provided is a printed circuit board realizing selective inhibition of electromagnetic noise and enabling high-density arrangement of differential transmission lines without increasing cost. The printed circuit board includes a pair of strip conductors (first layer), a first resonance conductor plate, a ground conductive layer (together with a second layer) including an opening portion, a second resonance conductor plate (third layer), a third resonance conductor plate (fourth layer), first via holes connecting the first and second resonance conductor plates, a second via hole connecting the second and third resonance conductor plates, and third via holes connecting the third resonance conductor plate and the ground conductive layer, wherein a polygon obtained by sequentially connecting centers of the adjacent third via holes overlaps so as to include the first resonance conductor plate, and center-to-center distance between the adjacent third via holes is 0.5 wavelength or less at frequency corresponding to the bit rate.

Radio frequency coupling and transition structure

A radio frequency transmission structure couples a RF signal between a first and a second radiating elements arranged at a first and a second sides of a first dielectric substrate, respectively. The RF coupling structure comprises first and second coupling structures. Each coupling structure has a hole arranged through the first dielectric substrate, a first electrically conductive layer arranged on a first wall of the hole to electrically connect a first and a second signal terminals, a second electrically conductive layer arranged on a second wall of the hole opposite to the first wall to electrically connect a first and a second reference terminals. The first electrically conductive layer is separated from the second electrically conductive layer. The first and second coupling structures are symmetrically arranged with the first electrically conductive layers closer to each other than the second electrically conductive layers are to each other.

Rapid over-the-air production line test platform

Provided is a rapid over-the-air (OTA) production line test platform, including a device under test (DUT), an antenna array and two reflecting plates. The DUT has a beamforming function. The antenna array is arranged opposite to the DUT, and emits beams with beamforming. Two reflecting plates are disposed opposite to each other, and are arranged between the DUT and the antenna array. The beam OTA test of the DUT is carried out by propagation of the beams between the antenna array, the DUT and the two reflecting plates. Accordingly, the test time can be greatly shortened and the cost of test can be effectively reduced. In addition to the above-mentioned rapid OTA production line test platform, platforms for performing the OTA production line test by using horn antenna arrays together with bending waveguides and using a 3D elliptic curve are also provided.

ANTENNA FEEDING NETWORK

An antenna feeding network for a multi-radiator antenna, the antenna feeding network comprising at least two coaxial lines, wherein each coaxial line comprises an elongated central inner conductor and an elongated outer conductor surrounding the central inner conductor. At least one connector device is configured to interconnect at least a first inner conductor and a second inner conductor of the central inner conductors. The connector device comprises at least one engaging portion, each being configured to engage with at least one corresponding surface portion formed on the envelope surface of the first or second inner conductor. The envelope surface is furthermore provided with at least one recess provided adjacent at least one surface portion. 1. An antenna feeding network for a multi-radiator antenna , the antenna feeding network comprising at least two coaxial lines , wherein each coaxial line comprises an elongated central inner conductor and an elongated outer conductor surrounding the central inner conductor , further comprising at least one connector device configured to interconnect at least a first inner conductor and a second inner conductor of said central inner conductors , wherein the connector device comprises at least one engaging portion , each being configured to engage with at least one corresponding surface portion formed on the envelope surface of said first or second inner conductor ,wherein said envelope surface is provided with at least one recess provided adjacent at least one surface portion, and wherein each engaging portion has a longitudinal length such that it extends at least partly over said at least one recess when said engaging portion engages with said at least one corresponding surface portion.2. The antenna feeding network according to claim 1 , wherein said envelope surface is provided with a recess at an axial end of said surface portion.3. The antenna feeding network according to claim 1 , wherein said envelope surface is ...

ANTENNA FEEDING NETWORK COMPRISING A COAXIAL CONNECTOR

An antenna feeding network for a multi-radiator base station antenna and an antenna arrangement comprising such a feeding network is provided. The feeding network comprises substantially air filled coaxial lines and a coaxial connector for an antenna feeder cable, the connector being connected to at least one of the coaxial lines. The substantially air filled coaxial lines each have a central inner conductor and an elongated outer conductor surrounding the central inner conductor. The coaxial connector comprises a body having an attachment portion, the attachment portion being attached to, and arranged in abutment with, a portion of at least one outer conductor such that the body connects electrically and mechanically with the outer conductors of the coaxial lines. 1. An antenna feeding network for a multi-radiator base station antenna , said feeding network comprising:substantially air filled coaxial lines, each having a central inner conductor and an elongated outer conductor surrounding the central inner conductor;a coaxial connector for an antenna feeder cable, said connector being connected to at least one of said coaxial lines;wherein said coaxial connector comprises a body having an attachment portion arranged to extend in parallel and in abutment with a longitudinally extending portion of at least one outer conductor, said attachment portion being attached to said longitudinally extending portion, whereby said body connects electrically with said outer conductors.2. The antenna feeding network according to claim 1 , wherein said attachment portion is attached to said longitudinally extending portion by means of screws or bolts extending perpendicularly relative said longitudinally extending portion.3. The antenna feeding network according to claim 1 , wherein said coaxial connector comprises a central pin connected to at least one of the central inner conductors of said coaxial lines.4. The antenna feeding network according to claim 3 , wherein an end ...

HIGH-DENSITY LOW-LOSS CABLE AND CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

In accordance with embodiments disclosed herein, there is provided a high-density low-loss cable and connector assembly. A cable assembly includes a first cable connector, a bulk cable section, and a first cable transition section. The bulk cable section includes a first plurality of conductive wires of a first wire thickness. The first cable transition section includes a second plurality of conductive wires that has a first distal end connected to the bulk cable section and a second distal end connected to the first cable connector. Each of the second plurality of conductive wires transitions from the first wire thickness at the first distal end to a second wire thickness that is less than the first wire thickness at the second distal end. Each of the second plurality of conductive wires in the first distal end is connected to a corresponding conductive wire of the first plurality of conductive wires. 1. A cable assembly comprising:a first cable connector to couple to a first component;a bulk cable section comprising a first plurality of conductive wires of a first wire thickness; anda first cable transition section comprising a second plurality of conductive wires that has a first distal end connected to the bulk cable section and a second distal end connected to the first cable connector, wherein each of the second plurality of conductive wires transitions from the first wire thickness at the first distal end to a second wire thickness that is less than the first wire thickness at the second distal end, wherein each of the second plurality of conductive wires in the first distal end is connected to a corresponding conductive wire of the first plurality of conductive wires.2. The cable assembly of further comprising:a second cable connector to couple to a second component; anda second cable transition section comprising a third plurality of conductive wires that has a third distal end connected to the bulk cable section and a fourth distal end connected to the ...

CONNECTING DEVICE

The connecting device is composed of a first connecting member having a first housing receiving a connected first waveguide, and a second connecting member having a second housing receiving a connected second waveguide, the first housing having a first mating surface and a first magnet, and the second housing having a second mating surface and a second magnet, and the first connecting member and the second connecting member being displaced relative to each other in a mating direction orthogonal to the axial direction of the first waveguide and the second waveguide, and being positioned relative to each other by the magnetic force of the first magnet and the second magnet. 1. A connecting device , the connecting device comprising:a first connecting member, the first connecting member including a first housing, the first housing receiving a connected first waveguide, the first housing including a first mating surface and a first magnet; anda second connecting member, the second connecting member including a second housing, the second housing receiving a connected second waveguide; the second housing including a second mating surface and a second magnet;wherein the first connecting member and the second connecting member are displaced relative to each other in a mating direction orthogonal to the axial direction of the first waveguide and the second waveguide, and relative to each other by the magnetic force of the first magnet and the second magnet.2. The connecting device of claim 1 , wherein the leading end surface of the first waveguide and the leading end surface of the second waveguide face each other claim 1 , a gap being present between the leading end surface of the first waveguide and the leading end surface of the second waveguide when the first connecting member and the second connecting member have been positioned relative to each other and mated.3. The connecting device of claim 2 , wherein the first mating surface and the second mating surface come into ...

A Transition Arrangement Comprising a Contactless Transition or Connection Between an SIW and a Waveguide or an Antenna

The present invention relates to a transition arrangement () comprising a transition between a substrate integrated waveguide, SIW, () of a circuit arrangement and a waveguide and/or antenna structure (). It comprises a first conducting plate () and a second conducting plate (). The SIW () is arranged on said first conducting plate, and an impedance matching structure () is connected to the second conducting plate. For a transition between the SIW () and the waveguide structure, the impedance matching structure () is extended with an open circuit λg/4 stub () for inverting the impedance to effectively provide a short-circuit connection, thereby electromagnetically coupling the EM-field between the SIW and the impedance matching structure (), which is so arranged that, when the first and second conducting plates are interconnected, or merely assembled in a contactless manner in the case of gap structures, the open circuit λg/4 stub () is disposed above the SIW without any galvanic contact between the SIW and the impedance matching structure () and between the SIW () and the λg/4 stub (), providing a planar, contactless transition. 123-. (canceled)24. A transition arrangement for providing at least one transition between a substrate integrated waveguide (SIW) and a waveguide and/or antenna structure or interface , wherein the transition arrangement comprises:a first conducting plate or block;a second conducting plate or block comprising a plate or split-block assembly comprising at least one waveguide and/or antenna port;wherein the SIW is arranged on the first conducting plate or block;wherein a number of ridges and/or impedance matching or transforming structures is/are connected to the second conducting plate or block, such that for the transition between the SIW and the waveguide and/or antenna structure or interface, at least one ridge and/or impedance matching or transforming structure is associated with, or extended with, an open circuit λg/4 stub for inverting ...

Power Divider

Example embodiments relate to power dividers. One example power divider includes a dielectric unit that includes one or more dielectric layers and has a first surface and a second surface. The power divider also includes a first transmission line unit being of a coplanar type or a stripline type. The first transmission line unit includes a plurality of first transmission lines, each first transmission line including a respective first line segment and a respective second line segment. The first transmission line unit also includes a first dielectric layer. The power divider also includes a second transmission line unit. The second transmission line unit includes a second transmission line. The second transmission line unit also includes a second dielectric layer. Further, the power divider includes a first via. In addition, the power divider includes a plurality of second vias distributed around the first via. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. (canceled)14. (canceled)15. (canceled)16. (canceled)17. (canceled)18. A power divider , comprising:a dielectric unit comprising one or more dielectric layers and having a first surface and a second surface;{'claim-text': ['a plurality of first transmission lines, each first transmission line comprising a respective first line segment and a respective first associated ground plane, wherein the first line segments extend from a single common region; and', 'a first dielectric layer having a first surface directed away from the dielectric unit and a second surface contacting the dielectric unit, wherein the first line segments and the common region are arranged on the first surface of the first dielectric layer;'], '#text': 'a first transmission line unit being of a coplanar type or a stripline type and that comprises:'}{'claim-text': ['a second transmission line, the second transmission line comprising ...

LAUNCH STRUCTURES FOR A HERMETICALLY SEALED CAVITY

An apparatus includes a substrate containing a cavity and a dielectric structure covering at least a portion of the cavity. The cavity is hermetically sealed. The apparatus also may include a launch structure formed on the dielectric structure and outside the hermetically sealed cavity. The launch structure is configured to cause radio frequency (RF) energy flowing in a first direction to enter the hermetically sealed cavity through the dielectric structure in a direction orthogonal to the first direction. Various types of launch structures are disclosed herein. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a substrate containing a cavity;a dielectric structure covering at least a portion of the cavity, wherein the cavity is hermetically sealed; anda launch structure formed on the dielectric structure and outside the hermetically sealed cavity, wherein the launch structure is configured to cause radio frequency (RF) energy flowing in a first direction to flow through the dielectric structure to the hermetically sealed cavity in a direction orthogonal to the first direction.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the launch structure comprises a rectangular waveguide and a first inductive current loop conductive element on a surface of the dielectric layer away from the cavity, the first inductive current loop configured to flow current in response to RF energy received from the rectangular waveguide;the apparatus further includes a second inductive current loop conductive element in a layer between the dielectric structure and the substrate, the second inductive current loop overlying the cavity; andthe first and second inductive current loop conductive elements are aligned so that current flowing in the first inductive current loop conductive element induces a current in the second inductive current loop conductive element, the RF energy injected into the hermetically sealed cavity as a result of the current flowing in the second inductive current loop conductive element.3. The ...

WAVEGUIDE CIRCUIT

A waveguide circuit () includes a first waveguide tube (), a second waveguide tube (), and a third waveguide tube (). The first waveguide tube (), the second waveguide tube (), and the third waveguide tube () have cross-sectional shapes to allow propagation of TE modes. The tube axis of the second waveguide tube () is parallel to the tube axis of the first waveguide tube (). One of the narrow sidewalls of the second waveguide tube () faces a narrow sidewall () of the first waveguide tube (). The third waveguide tube () includes a coupler that connects a hollow guide of the third waveguide tube () to a hollow guide of the first waveguide tube () and a hollow guide of the second waveguide tube (). 1. A waveguide circuit comprising:a first waveguide tube having a first cross-sectional shape to allow propagation of a TE mode;a second waveguide tube disposed adjacent to the first waveguide tube and having a second cross-sectional shape to allow propagation of a TE mode; anda third waveguide tube having a tube axis perpendicular to both a tube axis of the first waveguide tube and a tube axis of the second waveguide tube, and having a third cross-sectional shape to allow propagation of a TE mode, wherein,the first cross-sectional shape has a pair of straight-line long sides facing each other and a pair of straight-line short sides facing each other, in a plane orthogonal to the tube axis of the first waveguide tube,the second cross-sectional shape has a pair of straight-line long sides facing each other and a pair of straight-line short sides facing each other, in a plane orthogonal to the tube axis of the second waveguide tube,the first waveguide tube has a pair of sidewalls which form the pair of straight-line short sides of the first cross-sectional shape,the second waveguide tube has a pair of sidewalls which form the pair of straight-line short sides of the second cross-sectional shape,the pair of straight-line long sides of the second cross-sectional shape is ...

Impedance converter

According to one embodiment, an impedance converter includes a plurality of disposed characteristic impedance elements and at least one stub. The disposed characteristic impedance elements each has an electric length corresponding to a particular frequency. The at least one stub is formed on a characteristic impedance element formed on a signal input side among the plurality of characteristic impedance elements, and has an impedance value which suppresses passage of a signal having a predetermined multiple of a fundamental frequency.

FEED NETWORK FOR ANTENNA SYSTEMS

A feed network for an antenna system having a waveguide is disclosed. The waveguide has broad sides facing each other and narrow sides facing each other. The feed network includes a first microstrip conductor including a first conductor loop and a second microstrip conductor including a second conductor loop. The first and second conductor loops each extend into the waveguide from one of the narrow sides and are each electrically coupled to one of the broad sides. 123-. (canceled)24. A feed network for an antenna system having a waveguide , the waveguide having broad sides facing each other and narrow sides facing each other , the feed network comprising:a first microstrip conductor including a first conductor loop; anda second microstrip conductor including a second conductor loop,wherein the first and second conductor loops each extend into the waveguide from one of the narrow sides and are each electrically coupled to one of the broad sides.25. The feed network according to claim 24 , wherein the first and second conductor loops extend into the waveguide from different narrow sides.26. The feed network according to claim 24 , wherein:the first conductor loop includes a first inside part that is within the waveguide,the second conductor loop includes a second inside part that is within the waveguide, anda length of the first inside part approximately equals a length of the second inside part.27. The feed network according to claim 24 , wherein the first and second conductor loops extend into the waveguide at centers of different narrow sides.28. The feed network according to claim 24 , wherein:the first conductor loops is coupled to the one of the broad sides at a first electrical connection location,the second conductor loop is coupled to the one of the broad sides at a second electrical connection location,a distance from the first electrical connection location to a midpoint of the one of the broad sides is shorter than a distance from the second electrical ...

Superconducting airbridge crossover using superconducting sacrificial material

A technique relates to a superconducting airbridge on a structure. A first ground plane, resonator, and second ground plane are formed on a substrate. A first lift-off pattern is formed of a first lift-off resist and a first photoresist. The first photoresist is deposited on the first lift-off resist. A superconducting sacrificial layer is deposited while using the first lift-off pattern. The first lift-off pattern is removed. A cross-over lift-off pattern is formed of a second lift-off resist and a second photoresist. The second photoresist is deposited on the second lift-off resist. A cross-over superconducting material is deposited to be formed as the superconducting airbridge while using the cross-over lift-off pattern. The cross-over lift-off pattern is removed. The superconducting airbridge is formed to connect the first and second ground planes by removing the superconducting sacrificial layer underneath the cross-over superconducting material. The superconducting airbridge crosses over the resonator.

MAGNETIC FLUX CONTROL IN SUPERCONDUCTING DEVICE

A device includes: a first qubit including a first co-planar waveguide; a second qubit including a second co-planar waveguide, in which the second co-planar waveguide crosses the first co-planar waveguide; and a qubit coupler including a loop having a first lobe and a second lobe, in which a first portion of the first lobe extends parallel to the first co-planar waveguide, a second portion of the first lobe extends parallel to the second co-planar waveguide, a first portion of the second lobe extends parallel to the first co-planar waveguide, and a second portion of the second lobe extends parallel to the second co-planar waveguide. 1. A device comprising:a first qubit comprising a first co-planar waveguide;a second qubit comprising a second co-planar waveguide, wherein the second co-planar waveguide crosses the first co-planar waveguide; anda qubit coupler comprising a loop having a first lobe and a second lobe,wherein a first portion of the first lobe extends parallel to the first co-planar waveguide, a second portion of the first lobe extends parallel to the second co-planar waveguide,a first portion of the second lobe extends parallel to the first co-planar waveguide, and a second portion of the second lobe extends parallel to the second co-planar waveguide.2. The device of claim 1 , comprising a plurality of ground pads arranged around a position where the second co-planar waveguide crosses the first co-planar waveguide.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of ground pads consists of four ground pads arranged in a two-by-two array.4. The device of claim 2 , wherein each ground pad of the plurality of ground pads is connected to a plurality of superconducting airbridges.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein claim 4 , for each ground pad of the plurality of ground pads claim 4 , at least one superconducting airbridge of the plurality of superconducting airbridges connects the ground pad to a ground plane.6. The device of claim 5 , wherein claim 5 , for ...

CONNECTOR APPARATUS AND WIRELESS TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

A connector apparatus includes a first connector unit provided at an end section of a waveguide cable and a second connector unit that is provided at a terminal section of a transmission wire formed on a print substrate and is detachable from the first connector unit, the second connector unit being structured to perform a signal transmission with the first connector unit by an electromagnetic induction. 1. A connector apparatus , comprising a connector unit that is provided at a terminal section of a feeder wire formed on a circuit board and is detachable from an end section of a waveguide cable ,the connector unit being structured to perform a signal transmission with the end section of the waveguide cable by an electromagnetic induction.2. The connector apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the waveguide cable has a concave section formed at the end section thereof claim 1 , and wherein the connector unit can detachably fit in the concave section of the waveguide cable.3. The connector apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the connector unit includes a conductive opening pattern section that gradually widens from the terminal of the feeder wire toward an edge section of the circuit board.4. The connector apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the opening pattern section is tapered.5. The connector apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein an opening pattern section is structured such that a length from the terminal of the feeder wire to an opening end is determined based on a wavelength of radio waves in the circuit board.6. The connector apparatus according to claim 5 ,wherein the opening pattern section is structured such that the length from the terminal of the feeder wire to the opening end becomes substantially ¼ the wavelength of radio waves in the circuit board.7. The connector apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein an opening pattern section is structured such that an opening width of an opening end is determined based on a size of the waveguide ...

TUNEABLE BAND PASS FILTER

A tuneable band pass filter (BPF), including a first transmission line electromagnetically coupled to a second transmission line, wherein a length of at least one of the first transmission and the second transmission line is adjustable, and wherein a frequency of a passband of the BPF is directly related to the length of the adjustable transmission line. 1. A tuneable band pass filter (BPF) , comprising:a first transmission line electromagnetically coupled to a second transmission line, wherein a length of at least one of the first transmission and the second transmission line is adjustable, and wherein a frequency of a passband of the BPF is directly related to the length of the adjustable transmission line.2. The tuneable BPF of claim 1 , wherein the adjustable transmission line further comprises:at least one electromagnetic switch disposed along the adjustable transmission line, wherein the electromagnetic switch is configured to be placed in an open position or in a closed position.3. The tuneable BPF of claim 1 , wherein the adjustable transmission line further comprises:at least one inductor having adjustable inductance.4. The tuneable BPF of claim 1 , wherein the adjustable transmission line further comprises:at least one capacitor having adjustable capacitance.5. The tuneable BPF of claim 1 , wherein the adjustable transmission line further comprises:at least one feeding point, where the at least one feeding point is distinct from a first end and a second end of the adjustable transmission line.6. The tuneable BPF of claim 1 , wherein the first transmission line and the second transmission line each contain a U-shaped portion claim 1 , and wherein the U-shaped portion of the first transmission line and the U-shaped portion of the second transmission are alternating in direction.7. The tuneable BPF of claim 1 , wherein the first transmission line is electromagnetically coupled to the second transmission line such that the coupling produces a passband of ...

WAVEGUIDE FOR TRANSMITTING ELECTROMAGNETIC SIGNALS

The present invention relates to a waveguide for transmission of electromagnetic wave signals. According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided a waveguide for transmission of electromagnetic wave signals, comprising: a dielectric part comprising two or more dielectrics having different permittivity; and a conductor part surrounding at least a part of the dielectric part. 1. A waveguide for transmission of electromagnetic wave signals , comprising:a dielectric part comprising two or more dielectrics having different permittivity; anda conductor part surrounding at least a part of the dielectric part.2. The waveguide of claim 1 , wherein the two or more dielectrics comprise a first dielectric and a second dielectric claim 1 , and the second dielectric surrounds at least a part of the first dielectric.3. The waveguide of claim 2 , wherein central axes of the first dielectric claim 2 , the second dielectric claim 2 , and the conductor part coincide with each other.4. The waveguide of claim 2 , further comprising:a support disposed between the first dielectric and the conductor part to maintain a space in which the second dielectric is located between the first dielectric and the conductor part.5. The waveguide of claim 2 , wherein the first dielectric consists of two or more partial dielectrics separated from each other claim 2 , and the second dielectric surrounds at least a part of the two or more partial dielectrics.6. The waveguide of claim 2 , wherein one of the first dielectric and the second dielectric consists of air.7. The waveguide of claim 2 , wherein a signal transmitted through the waveguide is guided along a boundary between the first dielectric and the second dielectric claim 2 , or along a boundary between the first dielectric or the second dielectric and the conductor part.8. The waveguide of claim 1 , wherein a change in a group delay claim 1 , which occurs according to a frequency change in a signal transmission channel via the waveguide ...

WAVEGUIDE MOUNT FOR MICROSTRIP CIRCUIT AND MATERIAL CHARACTERIZATION

The present invention relates to a waveguide-to-microstrip line transition package for superconducting film characterization. The package allows propagation and impedance properties thin-film microwave line superconductor to be characterized at millimeter wave frequencies as a function of frequency. The superconducting film's kinetic inductance can be varied by applying direct current along the ground plane via spring loaded probe. When implemented with a non-superconducting metal housing the present invention is highly suitable for measuring resonators with the quality factor, Q, ranges from 100 to 1×10. Through the use of a housing realized from an appropriate superconducting bulk material or coating the upper end of this range of applicability can be readily extended to >1×10. 1. A superconducting film device comprising: a substrate disposed on a silicon handling wafer;', 'a microstrip feed line; and', 'a plurality of superconducting microstrip resonators and a half-wavelength resonator, disposed on said silicon substrate and coupled to said microstrip feed line., 'a superconducting microstrip device including2. The superconducting film device of claim 1 , wherein said substrate is a single-crystal silicon substrate of 50 μm in thickness.3. The superconducting film device of claim 2 , wherein said plurality of superconducting microstrip resonators are niobium titanium nitride (NbTiN) microstrip resonators claim 2 , and said NbTiN microstrip resonators are 80 claim 2 , 40 claim 2 , and 20 μm in width claim 2 , and respectively 550 claim 2 , 534 and 510 μm in length.4. The superconducting film device of claim 3 , wherein said half-wavelength resonator is a niobium (Nb) half-wavelength resonator claim 3 , and said Nb resonator is 20 μm in width and 510 μm in length.5. The superconducting film device of claim 4 , wherein said silicon handling wafer has a thickness of 325 μm claim 4 , a length of 6 mm claim 4 , and a width of 1.5 mm.6. The superconducting film device ...

SUPERCONDUCTING AIRBRIDGE CROSSOVER USING SUPERCONDUCTING SACRIFICIAL MATERIAL

A technique relates to a superconducting airbridge on a structure. A first ground plane, resonator, and second ground plane are formed on a substrate. A first lift-off pattern is formed of a first lift-off resist and a first photoresist. The first photoresist is deposited on the first lift-off resist. A superconducting sacrificial layer is deposited while using the first lift-off pattern. The first lift-off pattern is removed. A cross-over lift-off pattern is formed of a second lift-off resist and a second photoresist. The second photoresist is deposited on the second lift-off resist. A cross-over superconducting material is deposited to be formed as the superconducting airbridge while using the cross-over lift-off pattern. The cross-over lift-off pattern is removed. The superconducting airbridge is formed to connect the first and second ground planes by removing the superconducting sacrificial layer underneath the cross-over superconducting material. The superconducting airbridge crosses over the resonator. 1. A method of forming superconducting microwave structure comprising:providing a first ground plane, a resonator, and a second ground plane formed on a substrate;forming a superconducting airbridge material coupling the first ground plane and the second ground plane, the superconducting airbridge material having a superconducting sacrificial layer underneath; andforming an airgap underneath the superconducting airbridge material by etching the superconducting sacrificial layer.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein etching the superconducting sacrificial layer comprises selectively etching material of the superconducting sacrificial layer while leaving material of the first ground plane claim 1 , the resonator claim 1 , and the second ground plane.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first ground plane claim 1 , the resonator claim 1 , the second ground plane claim 1 , and the superconducting airbridge material are made of a superconducting material.4. The method ...

Coaxial transmission line microstructures and methods of formation thereof

Provided are coaxial transmission line microstructures formed by a sequential build process, and methods of forming such microstructures. The microstructures include a transition structure for transitioning between the coaxial transmission line and an electrical connector. The microstructures have particular applicability to devices for transmitting electromagnetic energy and other electronic signals.

PHASE TUNING FOR MONOLITHIC MICROWAVE INTEGRATED CIRCUITS

Monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs) with phase tuning are disclosed. A MMIC structure may include a MMIC amplifier with electrically coupled input and output lines. The MMIC structure may further include an adjustable cover over the MMIC amplifier that includes at least one portion that can be adjusted closer to or farther away from either the input or output lines. In this manner, a signal capacitance between the adjustable cover and the input or output lines is adjustable, and accordingly, a signal phase of the MMIC structure may be tuned. A spatial power-combining device may include a plurality of amplifier assemblies, wherein each amplifier assembly includes a MMIC amplifier with an adjustable cover. In this manner, the plurality of amplifier assemblies may be phase-tuned to a target value. 1. A monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) structure comprising:a substrate;a MMIC amplifier on the substrate;an input line and an output line on the substrate, wherein the input line and the output line are electrically coupled to the MMIC amplifier; and for a first configuration, a portion of the adjustable cover comprises a first spacing between the adjustable cover and the output line; and', 'for a second configuration, the portion of the adjustable cover comprises a second spacing between the adjustable cover and the output line, wherein the second spacing is different than the first spacing., 'an adjustable cover over the MMIC amplifier, wherein2. The MMIC structure of wherein the adjustable cover comprises one or more tuning features that are integrated with the adjustable cover.3. The MMIC structure of wherein the one or more tuning features are configured to selectively adjust a profile of the adjustable cover.4. The MMIC structure of wherein the one or more tuning features are configured to selectively adjust a height of a gap between portions of the adjustable cover and the output line.5. The MMIC structure of wherein the one or more tuning ...

STACKED TRANSMISSION LINE

A stacked, multi-layer transmission line is provided. The stacked transmission line includes at least a pair of conductive traces, each conductive trace having a plurality of conductive stubs electrically coupled thereto. The stubs are disposed in one or more separate spatial layers from the conductive traces. 1. A multi-layer microelectronic structure , comprising:a first conductive trace disposed at a first spatial layer of a carrier or a package, the first conductive trace being coplanar to a plane of the first spatial layer;a second conductive trace disposed at a second spatial layer, a plane of the second spatial layer coplanar to or parallel to the plane of the first spatial layer, at least a portion of the second conductive trace parallel to the first conductive trace, the first and second conductive traces comprising a transmission line;a first plurality of conductive stubs disposed at a third spatial layer of the carrier or the package and electrically coupled to the first conductive trace, one or more stubs of the first plurality of conductive stubs at least partly overlaps one or more sections of the second conductive trace in a plan view without being mechanically coupled to the second conductive trace, a plane of the third spatial layer coplanar to or parallel to the plane of the first spatial layer; anda second plurality of conductive stubs disposed at a fourth spatial layer of the carrier or the package and electrically coupled to the second conductive trace, one or more stubs of the second plurality of conductive stubs at least partly overlaps one or more sections of the first conductive trace in a plan view without being mechanically coupled to the first conductive trace, a plane of the fourth spatial layer coplanar to or parallel to the plane of the first spatial layer, the first and second pluralities of conductive stubs adapted to increase a capacitive coupling between the first and second conductive traces based on an arrangement and an ...

MULTI-LEVEL POWER AMPLIFICATION SYSTEM

In general, in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present invention, an electrical system configured to use power combining of microwave signals, such as those from monolithic microwave integrated circuits or MMICs is provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the system of the present invention further comprises a low loss interface that the circuits are directly connected to. In another exemplary embodiment, the circuits are connected to a pin which is connected to the low loss interface. In yet another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a multi-layer power amplifier is provided that comprises two or more chassis and circuits attached to impedance matching interfaces according to the present invention. This multi-layered power amplifier is configured to amplify an energy signal and have a significantly reduced volume compared to existing power combiners. 1. An electronic system comprising:a housing defining a channel and a waveguide transition, wherein the channel defines at least one splitting region and at least one combining region comprising two or more paths;a circuit adjacent to the channel, wherein the circuit is in a first plane and the channel is in a second plane that is different from, but approximately parallel to, the first plane; andan impedance interface in communication with the circuit on one end of the impedance interface and in communication with the channel on an opposing end of the impedance interface, wherein the impedance interface is configured to transition the energy mode and impedance characteristics of the circuit to the energy mode and impedance characteristics of the channel.2. The electronic system according to claim 1 , wherein the channel is a waveguide.3. The electronic system according to claim 1 , wherein at least two of the at least one splitting region claim 1 , the at least one combining region claim 1 , and the circuit are located on different planes.4. The electronic system according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

A TRANSMISSION LINE

A transmission line arrangement having a first end and a second end, the transmission line arrangement being configured to transmit a signal between the first end and the second end, the transmission line arrangement comprising a signal conductor extending between the first end and the second end of the transmission line arrangement, a first conducting sheet and a second conducting sheet positioned on two opposing sides of the signal conductor, an insulating material separating the first and second conducting sheets from the signal conductor and a plurality of pieces of conducting material extending between the first and second conducting sheets and arranged at different positions between the first and second ends of the transmission line arrangement, wherein the pieces of conducting material and the conducting sheets are arranged to substantially surround the signal conductor for at least part of its length between the first and second ends of the transmission line arrangement. 1. A transmission line arrangement having a first end and a second end , the transmission line arrangement being configured to transmit a signal between the first end and the second end , the transmission line arrangement comprising:a signal conductor extending between the first end and the second end of the transmission line arrangement;a first conducting sheet and a second conducting sheet positioned on two opposing sides of the signal conductor;an insulating material separating the first and second conducting sheets from the signal conductor; anda plurality of pieces of conducting material extending between the first and second conducting sheets and arranged at different positions between the first and second ends of the transmission line arrangement, wherein the pieces of conducting material and the conducting sheets are arranged to substantially surround the signal conductor for at least part of its length between the first and second ends of the transmission line arrangement.2. The ...

CONNECTOR DEVICE AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

A connector device according to the present disclosure includes a first connector section and a second connector section. The first connector section includes a waveguide for transmitting a high-frequency signal. The second connector section includes a waveguide for transmitting a high-frequency signal, a yoke disposed to cover the waveguide, and a magnet forming a magnetic circuit with the yoke, and is couplable to the first connector section by the attractive force of the magnet. A communication system according to the present disclosure includes two communication devices and a connector device. The connector device has the above-described configuration and transmits a high-frequency signal between the two communication devices. 1. A connector device comprising:a first connector section that has a waveguide for transmitting a high-frequency signal; anda second connector section that has a waveguide for transmitting a high-frequency signal, a yoke disposed to cover the waveguide, and a magnet forming a magnetic circuit with the yoke, and is couplable to the first connector section by an attractive force of the magnet.2. The connector device according to claim 1 , wherein the second connector section includes a shield member that is formed of a rubber elastic body claim 1 , disposed between the yoke and the magnet claim 1 , and protruded from end faces of the yoke and the magnet.3. The connector device according to claim 2 , wherein the waveguide of the first connector section is covered with a shield material formed of a magnetic body.4. The connector device according to claim 1 , wherein a part of the yoke of the second connector section is disposed to cover a periphery of the magnet.5. The connector device according to claim 1 , wherein the first connector section is disposed to allow a magnet to cover a periphery of a yoke claim 1 , and includes a shield member formed of a rubber elastic body and disposed between the yoke and the magnet.6. The connector device ...

Waveguide system comprising a scattering device for generating a second non-fundamental wave mode from a first non-fundamental wave mode

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, a system that facilitates directing a first electromagnetic wave to a device positioned along a transmission medium, the device facilitating a perturbation of the first electromagnetic wave, and the first electromagnetic wave having a first field intensity near an outer surface of the transmission medium, and generating, by the device, a second electromagnetic wave having a second field intensity near the outer surface of the transmission medium that is lower than the first field intensity of the first electromagnetic wave. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Adjustable radiofrequency filter in planar technology and method of adjusting the filter

An adjustable radiofrequency filter in planar technology comprises at least one dielectric substrate and n resonators R 1 , R 2 , . . . Ri, . . . Rj, . . . Rk, . . . Rn integrated into the substrate, and each resonator comprises, on a principal plane PL of the substrate, a succession of segments t 1 , t 2 , . . . tq, . . . tp of planar transmission lines each having two ends, p being the number of segments of planar transmission lines of the resonator Ri considered, p being equal to or greater than 2, q being the rank of the segment, an end of a segment tq of a resonator Ri being opposite and separated by a distance d from an end of the next segment t(q+1) of the same resonator Ri, the opposite ends of the successive segments of a resonator Rq being linked by an electrical link which locally raises the characteristic impedance of the resonator Ri considered.

HIGH SPEED DATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

High speed waveguide-based data communication systems are disclosed. Such systems may include separable electrical connectors, forming signal propagation paths between electronic assemblies with one or more waveguides. 1. An electrical connector comprising:a body that defines a mating interface at a first surface and a mounting interface at a second surface that is different than the first surface;wherein the body defines a plurality of waveguides that extend from the mating interface to the mounting interface, wherein the waveguides define respective waveguide channels that are open to the first and second surfaces, and each of the waveguide channels is defined by an internal surface that comprises an electrically conductive and reflective waveguide material, such that waveguide channels are configured to propagate electrical signals from one of the first and second surfaces to the other of the first and second surfaces,wherein the waveguides are configured to propagate electrical signals from one of the mating interface and the mounting interface to the other of the mating interface and the mounting interface.2. The electrical connector as recited in claim 1 , wherein the waveguide material is a metal.3. The electrical connector as recited in claim 2 , wherein the metal is brass or silver.4. The electrical connector as recited in any one of the preceding claims claim 2 , wherein the body comprises the waveguide material.5. The electrical connector as recited in any one of the preceding claims claim 2 , wherein the body is a monolithic body that defines the channels.6. The electrical connector as recited in any one of to claim 2 , wherein the body comprises an electrically nonconductive body.7. The electrical connector as recited in claim 6 , wherein the electrically nonconductive body comprises a plastic body and a plurality of first channels that extend through the plastic from the mating interface to the mounting interface so as to define inner body surfaces ...

MMWAVE WAVEGUIDE TO WAVEGUIDE CONNECTORS FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS

Embodiments of the invention include dielectric waveguides and connectors for dielectric waveguides. In an embodiment a dielectric waveguide connector may include an outer ring and one or more posts extending from the outer ring towards the center of the outer ring. In some embodiments, a first dielectric waveguide secured within the dielectric ring by the one or more posts. In another embodiment, an enclosure surrounding electronic components may include an enclosure wall having an interior surface and an exterior surface and a dielectric waveguide embedded within the enclosure wall. In an embodiment, a first end of the dielectric waveguide is substantially coplanar with the interior surface of the enclosure wall and a second end of the dielectric waveguide is substantially coplanar with the exterior surface of the enclosure wall. 1. A dielectric waveguide connector , comprising:an outer ring;one or more posts extending from the outer ring towards the center of the outer ring; anda first dielectric waveguide secured within the dielectric ring by the one or more posts.2. The dielectric waveguide connector of claim 1 , wherein an alignment feature is formed on one or more of the posts.3. The dielectric waveguide connector of claim 2 , wherein a first alignment feature is formed on a first post claim 2 , and wherein a second alignment feature is formed on a second post.4. The dielectric waveguide connector of claim 3 , wherein the first alignment feature is a different shape than the second alignment feature.5. The dielectric waveguide connector of claim 1 , further comprising one or more notches formed into the interior surface of the outer ring.6. The dielectric waveguide connector of claim 1 , wherein an outer surface of the outer ring is threaded.7. The dielectric waveguide connector of claim 6 , further comprising a stop ring formed around an outer surface of the outer ring.8. The dielectric waveguide connector of claim 6 , further comprising a female portion of ...

SIMPLIFICATION OF COMPLEX WAVEGUIDE NETWORKS

An improved system for simplifying a complex waveguide network in a satellite system is described herein. A waveguide network device may be configured with at least two housing portions attached together. This enables the waveguide network device to receive an arbitrary number of waveguide routes and output the routes in any configuration, effectively simplifying the overall waveguide network architecture. 1. A device for directing waveguide routes , the device comprising:at least two housings attached together to form the device further comprising:a first housing including one or more first housing waveguide channels, wherein each of the one or more first housing waveguide channels includes a first housing input port and a first housing output port; anda second housing configured to attach to the first housing, wherein the second housing includes one or more second housing waveguide channels, wherein each of the one or more second housing waveguide channels includes a second housing input port and a second housing output port; anda sheet, disposed between the first housing and the second housing, the sheet being of a thickness less than any dimension of any of the one or more first housing waveguide channels and one or more second housing waveguide channels;wherein the second housing is configured to receive a signal from the first housing input port of the one or more first housing waveguide channels;wherein the second housing is configured to redirect the signal to the second housing output port via a first aperture in the sheet or the first housing output port via the first aperture in the sheet and a second aperture in the sheet.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first housing and the second housing are vacuum brazed together with the sheet disposed therebetween to form the device.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device is located inside of a payload cavity of a satellite system at an antenna-payload interface.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the ...

COUPLING STRUCTURE OF FILTER AND PROCESSING METHOD

The present disclosure relates to a coupling structure of a filter. One example coupling structure of the filter includes at least two resonant cavities. Each resonant cavity includes an internal space surrounded by a resonant cavity wall, a resonant cavity bottom plate, and a resonant cavity lid. The at least two resonant cavities are sequentially connected. Each resonant cavity of the at least two resonant cavities includes one resonator. A coupling rib assembly is between every two resonant cavities of the at least two resonant cavities. The coupling rib assembly includes a first coupling rib and a second coupling rib, where the first coupling rib is connected to the resonant cavity wall and the resonant cavity bottom plate to block two adjacent resonant cavities from each other, and the second coupling rib is connected to the resonant cavity bottom plate and intersects with the first coupling rib. 1. A coupling structure of a filter , wherein the coupling structure of the filter comprises at least two resonant cavities , wherein each resonant cavity of the at least two resonant cavities includes an internal space surrounded by a resonant cavity wall , a resonant cavity bottom plate , and a resonant cavity lid , wherein the at least two resonant cavities are sequentially connected , wherein each resonant cavity of the at least two resonant cavities comprises one resonator , wherein a coupling rib assembly is between every two resonant cavities of the at least two resonant cavities , wherein the coupling rib assembly comprises a first coupling rib and a second coupling rib , wherein the first coupling rib is connected to the resonant cavity wall and the resonant cavity bottom plate to block two adjacent resonant cavities from each other , and wherein the second coupling rib is connected to the resonant cavity bottom plate and intersects with the first coupling rib.2. The coupling structure of the filter according to claim 1 , wherein the first coupling rib ...

CABLE AND HIGH-FREQUENCY DEVICE USING SAME

A cable and a high-frequency device are provided to reduce passive intermodulation interference. The cable includes a strip line and a coaxial line. The strip line includes (in an outer-to-inner sequence) a strip-line outer conductor, a strip-line signal cavity, and a strip-line inner conductor. The coaxial line includes (in an outer to inner sequence) a coaxial-line outer conductor, a first insulation medium, and a coaxial-line inner conductor. The cable further includes a coupling ground plane provided with a coupling aperture portion. The coaxial line is disposed in the coupling aperture portion, the coaxial-line outer conductor is coupled to the coupling ground plane, the strip-line outer conductor is connected to the coupling ground plane, and the strip-line inner conductor is connected to the coaxial-line inner conductor. 1. A cable , comprising: a strip-line outer conductor,', 'a strip-line signal cavity, and', 'a strip-line inner conductor;, 'a strip line comprising, in an outer-to-inner sequence,'} a coaxial-line outer conductor,', 'a first insulation medium, and', 'a coaxial-line inner conductor; and, 'a coaxial line comprising, in an outer-to-inner sequence,'}a coupling ground plane having a coupling aperture portion penetrating the coupling ground plane and disposed in the coupling ground plane, and wherein the coaxial line is disposed in the coupling aperture portion, the coaxial-line outer conductor is coupled to the coupling ground plane, and the strip-line outer conductor is connected to the coupling ground plane.2. The cable according to claim 1 , further comprising:a second insulation medium disposed between the coaxial-line outer conductor and the coupling ground plane.3. The cable according to claim 1 , wherein the strip-line outer conductor and the coupling ground plane are an integral metal piece.4. The cable according to claim 1 , wherein:the coaxial-line outer conductor is a cylinder; andthe coupling aperture portion is a cylindrical aperture ...

CONNECTOR FOR WAVEGUIDE, COMMUNICATION MODULE, TRANSMISSION CABLE, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

The present technology relates to a connector for a waveguide, a communication module, a transmission cable, and an electronic device capable of reducing sizes of devices and parts using a plurality of waveguides. A connector for a waveguide is provided with an insertion unit in which a plurality of waveguides is inserted in a state in which side surfaces are opposed to each other, and a plurality of waveguide paths which connects a mounting surface which is a surface mounted on a substrate and the insertion unit and transmits signals transmitted by corresponding waveguides. The present technology is applicable to electronic devices which transmit signals using a plurality of waveguides, for example. 1. A connector for a waveguide comprising:an insertion unit in which a plurality of waveguides is inserted in a state in which side surfaces are opposed to each other; anda plurality of waveguide paths which connects a mounting surface which is a surface mounted on a substrate and the insertion unit and transmits signals transmitted by corresponding waveguides.2. The connector for a waveguide according to claim 1 , with the insertion unit to and from which the plurality of waveguides is able to be attached and detached claim 1 , the connector further comprising:a fixing member which directly or indirectly applies force in a direction in which the side surfaces of the waveguides oppose to each other to fix a waveguide to the insertion unit.3. The connector for a waveguide according to claim 2 ,wherein ends of opposed surfaces of adjacent waveguides are joined to opposite surfaces of a conductive plate, so that the plurality of waveguides is bundled, andthe fixing member includes a first fixing member having conductivity which pushes a side surface of the waveguide of at least one of the waveguides arranged on outermost sides in the direction in which the side surfaces of the waveguides oppose to each other.4. The connector for a waveguide according to claim 3 ,wherein ...

ADAPTER STRUCTURE WITH WAVEGUIDE CHANNELS

An adapter structure for transferring an electromagnetic signal between an electronic component and an antenna, the adapter structure includes an adapter body having a base surface. The adapter structure further includes at least one ridged adapter waveguide channel, wherein the at least one adapter waveguide channel extends from the base surface into the adapter body. The adapter structure further includes an electromagnetic band gap structure with a plurality of band gap elements, wherein the band gap elements are spaced apart relative to each other, project from the base surface and have a front face spaced apart from the base surface. At least one band gap element is arranged as extension of a ridge of an associated adapter waveguide channel. 123. An adapter structure for transferring an electromagnetic signal between an electronic component (′) and an antenna (′) , the adapter structure comprising:{'b': 3', '130, 'i': c', 'b, 'an adapter body (′) having a base surface ();'}{'b': 170', '170', '130', '3, 'i': b', 'c, 'at least one ridged adapter waveguide channel (), wherein the at least one adapter waveguide channel () extends from the base surface () into the adapter body (′);'}{'b': 160', '161', '130', '130, 'i': b', 'b, 'an electromagnetic band gap structure with a plurality of band gap elements, wherein the band gap elements (, ) are spaced apart relative to each other, project from the base surface () and have a front face spaced apart from the base surface ();'}{'b': 161', '170, 'wherein at least one band gap element () is arranged as an extension of a ridge of an associated adapter waveguide channel ().'}2170. The adapter structure according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one adapter waveguide channel () is double-ridged.3161170. The adapter structure according to claim 2 , wherein two band gap elements () are arranged as extensions of the two ridges of the at least one adapter waveguide channel ().4170170161170. The adapter structure according to ...

WIDEBAND IMPEDANCE TRANSFORMER

Embodiments of a low-complexity and potentially physically small wideband impedance transformer that can be used in a combining network of a wideband Doherty amplifier are disclosed. In one embodiment, a wideband Doherty amplifier includes Doherty amplifier circuitry and a wideband combining network. The wideband combining network includes a wideband quarter-wave impedance transformer that includes a quarter-wave impedance transformer and compensation circuitry connected in parallel with the quarter-wave impedance transformer at a low-impedance end of the quarter-wave impedance transformer. The compensation circuitry is configured to reduce a total quality factor of the wideband quarter-wave impedance transformer as compared to a quality factor of the quarter-wave impedance transformer, which in turn increases a bandwidth of the wideband quarter-wave impedance transformer, and thus a bandwidth of the wideband Doherty amplifier. 1. A wideband quarter-wave impedance transformer , comprising:a quarter-wave impedance transformer; andcompensation circuitry connected in parallel with the quarter-wave impedance transformer at a low-impedance end of the quarter-wave impedance transformer, the compensation circuitry configured to reduce a total quality factor of the wideband quarter-wave impedance transformer as compared to a quality factor of the quarter-wave impedance transformer.2. The wideband quarter-wave impedance transformer of wherein:the compensation circuitry has a quality factor that is at least approximately equal to the quality factor of the quarter-wave impedance transformer such that the total quality factor of the wideband quarter-wave impedance transformer is less than the quality factor of the quarter-wave impedance transformer.3. The wideband quarter-wave impedance transformer of wherein the compensation circuitry comprises two open stubs connected in parallel to the quarter-wave impedance transformer at the low-impedance end of the quarter-wave impedance ...

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR LAUNCHING GUIDED WAVES VIA CIRCUITS

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system having a plurality of transmitters for launching, according to a signal, instances of first electromagnetic waves having different phases to induce propagation of a second electromagnetic wave at an interface of a transmission medium, the second electromagnetic wave having a non-fundamental wave mode and a non-optical operating frequency, wherein the plurality of transmitters has a corresponding plurality of antennas. A reflective plate is spaced a distance behind the plurality of antennas relative to a direction of the propagation of the second electromagnetic wave. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A method , comprising:generating first electromagnetic waves, by a plurality of circuits, wherein each of the plurality of circuits is a monolithic microwave integrated circuit and each of the plurality of circuits has a corresponding one of a plurality of radiating elements; anddirecting, at least partially by a reflective plate, instances of the first electromagnetic waves to a surface of a transmission medium to induce a second electromagnetic wave around the surface of the transmission medium via a selected wave mode and a non-optical operating frequency, wherein the second electromagnetic wave propagates along the surface of the transmission medium without utilizing an electrical return path, wherein the reflective plate is spaced a distance behind the plurality of radiating elements relative to a direction of the propagation of the second electromagnetic wave to support the inducing of the propagation of the second electromagnetic wave having the selected wave mode.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:adjusting the distance between the reflective plate and the at least one of the plurality of radiating elements to support the inducing of the propagation of the second electromagnetic wave via the selected wave mode.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein first and second circuits of the ...

RADIO FREQUENCY CONNECTION ARRANGEMENT

A radio frequency transmission arrangement comprises a ground plate having an aperture comprising a slot with an elongate cross-section and substantially parallel sides, and a first and second transmission line. The thickness of the ground plate is greater than a width of the slot. The first transmission line comprises a first elongate conductor on a first side of the ground plate and has an end terminated with a first termination stub. The second transmission line comprises a second elongate conductor on the opposite side of the ground plate and has an end terminated with a second termination stub. The first transmission line is arranged to cross the slot at a point adjacent to the first termination stub, and the second transmission line is arranged to cross the slot at a point adjacent to the second termination stub. 1. A radio frequency transmission arrangement comprising:a ground plate having first and second opposite sides and an aperture passing through the ground plate from the first side to the second side, the aperture comprising a slot, the slot having an elongate cross-section in the plane of the first side of the ground plate, the cross-section having substantially parallel sides extending along the length of the cross section, and the slot having a width which is the distance between the parallel sides of the cross-section of the slot;a first transmission line comprising a first elongate conductor disposed on the first side of the ground plate in a substantially parallel relationship with the first side of the ground plate, the first transmission line having an end terminated with a first termination stub; anda second transmission line comprising a second elongate conductor disposed on the second side of the ground plate in a substantially parallel relationship with the second side of the ground plate, the second transmission line having an end terminated with a second termination stub,wherein the first transmission line is arranged to cross the slot at ...

MAGNETIC RF CONNECTORS

Connector systems that may be easy to use, may be used to make connections in a limited area, may provide a stable and consistent connection, may provide good impedance matching, and may provide a good user experience. Various embodiments of the present invention may provide connector systems for conveying radio frequency (RF) signals. 1. A magnetic radio frequency (RF) connector system comprising: a coaxial connector having barrel positioned concentrically around a center conductor, the barrel terminating in a contact;', 'a magnet positioned concentrically around the coaxial connector; and', 'a cable having a conductor coupled to the center conductor of the coaxial connector; and, 'a connector insert comprising a pin to electrically connect to the center conductor when the connector insert and the connector receptacle are mated;', 'an insulating layer positioned concentrically around the pin;', 'a ground contact positioned concentrically around the insulating layer and having a center passage to accept the contact of the connector insert when mated, wherein the pin and the insulating layer are located in the center passage; and', 'a magnetic target positioned concentrically around the pin., 'a connector receptacle comprising2. The connector system of wherein the contact is a tulip-shaped contact.3. The connector system of wherein the center conductor comprises a recess at a leading edge of the center conductor claim 2 , the recess to accept the pin when the connector insert and the connector receptacle are mated.4. The connector system of wherein the connector insert further comprises a housing formed around the magnet.5. The connector system of wherein the connector insert further comprises a protective layer between the housing and the magnet.6. The connector system of further wherein a trailing edge of the center conductor includes a second recess claim 5 , and wherein the conductor of the cable is located in the second recess.7. The connector system of wherein ...

Circuit Assembly, A System and a Method for Cooling Quantum Electric Devices

A circuit assembly for cooling a quantum electrical device, use of said circuit assembly, a system and a method for cooling a quantum electric device are provided. The circuit assembly comprises a quantum electric device to be cooled, at least one normal-metal-insulator-superconductor (NIS) tunnel junction electrically connected to the quantum electric device and at least one superconductive lead for supplying a drive voltage V QCR for said at least one NIS tunnel junction. The quantum electric device is cooled when the voltage V QCR is supplied to at least one NIS tunnel junction, said voltage V QCR being equal to or below the voltage NΔ/e, where N=1 or N=2, N is the number of NIS tunnel junctions electrically coupled in series with the means for generating the voltage, Δ is the energy gap in the superconductor density of states, and e is the elementary charge.

DIRECTIONAL COUPLER, RADIO COMMUNICATION DEVICE, AND CONTROL METHOD

A directional coupler is provided that includes a primary line that transmits signals from a first terminal to a second terminal; a secondary line that gets coupled with the primary line and draws some of the signals into a third terminal; a first switching unit that switches the connection destination of the third terminal between one end of the secondary line and the other end thereof; a first impedance regulating unit that is installed in between one end of the secondary line and the ground, and that changes the impedance according to the frequency of the signals; a second impedance regulating unit that is installed in between the other end of the secondary line and the ground, and changes the impedance according to the frequency of the signals; and a resonance circuit that is installed in between the first switching unit and the third terminal, and that changes the impedance of the third terminal according to the frequency of the signals.

EHF HINGE ASSEMBLIES

Hinge assemblies that serve as conduits for guiding extremely high frequency (EHF) signals are disclosed herein. The hinge assembly can contain EHF signal energy as data is transmitted from one structure to the other and the hinge assembly can also include a one or more waveguides that define EHF signal pathways through which EHF signal energy is directed. Each hinge assembly may serve as a conduit structure for each coupled pair of contactless communication units (CCUs), and multiple hinge assemblies may be used as separate conduit structures each of several coupled pairs of contactless communication unit. 1. A hinge assembly for use in propagating radio frequency signals , the hinge assembly comprising:a first subassembly comprising a first waveguide, wherein the first waveguide comprises a first self-sustaining signal propagation portion and a first co-dependent signal propagation portion;a second subassembly that interfaces with the first subassembly and moves at an angular rotation with respect to the first subassembly, the second subassembly comprising a second waveguide, wherein the second waveguide comprises a second self-sustaining signal propagation portion and a second co-dependent signal propagation portion;wherein, in a first range of angular rotation, the first and second co-dependent signal propagation portions are in direct contact with each other to form a propagation coupling between the first and second waveguides that enables the radio frequency signals to propagate through the hinge assembly; andwherein, in a second range of angular rotation, the first and second co-dependent signal propagation portions are not in direct contact with each other and the radio frequency signals are not able to propagate through the hinge assembly.2. The hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein when the first and second co-dependent signal propagation portions are in direct contact with each other claim 1 , signals propagate through the hinge assembly by entering the ...

60 ghz integrated circuit to printed circuit board transitions

Embodiments are directed to a transition structure for interfacing an integrated circuit chip and a substrate, comprising: a co-planar waveguide (CPW) structure formed based on ground-signal-ground (GSG) pads on the integrated circuit chip, a grounded co-planar waveguide (CPWG) structure coupled to the GSG pads, and a microstrip coupled to the CPWG structure.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR COAXIAL TRANSMISSION LINES INCLUDING TAPER AND ELECTRICALLY THIN RESISTIVE LAYER

An electrical connector configured to electrically couple a signal transmission line to another signal transmission line is disclosed. The electrical connector comprises: a first electrical conductor disposed around a center axis, the first electrical conductor having a taper along its length, wherein the first electrical conductor is substantially azimuthally symmetric around the center axis; a second electrical conductor disposed around the center axis, the second electrical conductor having the taper along its length, the second electrical conductor being substantially azimuthally symmetric around the center axis; a dielectric region comprising a gas, and disposed between the first electrical conductor and the second electrical conductor, the dielectric region having the taper along its length; and a dielectric element disposed in the dielectric region between the first and second electrical conductors, the dielectric element being substantially azimuthally symmetric around the center axis. 1. An electrical connector configured to electrically couple a signal transmission line to another signal transmission line , the electrical connector comprising:a first electrical conductor disposed around a center axis, the first electrical conductor having a taper along its length, wherein the first electrical conductor is substantially azimuthally symmetric around the center axis;a second electrical conductor disposed around the center axis, the second electrical conductor having the taper along its length, the second electrical conductor being substantially azimuthally symmetric around the center axis;a dielectric region comprising a gas, and disposed between the first electrical conductor and the second electrical conductor, the dielectric region having the taper along its length; anda dielectric element disposed in the dielectric region between the first and second electrical conductors, the dielectric element being substantially azimuthally symmetric around the center ...

Interconnection device for electronic circuits, notably microwave electronic circuits

An interconnection device for elements to be interconnected such as electronic modules or circuits, comprises at least one transmission line coupled to a ground line, the two lines being produced on a face of a dielectric substrate, the interconnection being made substantially at the ends of the transmission line and of the ground line, wherein said interconnection device is flexible over at least a part of its length situated roughly between the elements to be interconnected.

Microelectronic assemblies with substrate integrated waveguide

Microelectronic assemblies that include a lithographically-defined substrate integrated waveguide (SIW) component, and related devices and methods, are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a microelectronic assembly may include a package substrate portion having a first face and an opposing second face; and an SIW component that may include a first conductive layer on the first face of the package substrate portion, a dielectric layer on the first conductive layer, a second conductive layer on the dielectric layer, and a first conductive sidewall and an opposing second conductive sidewall in the dielectric layer, wherein the first and second conductive sidewalls are continuous structures.

WAVEGUIDE COUPLING FOR A RADAR ANTENNA

A waveguide coupling arrangement for a radar antenna according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure can be provided. For example, the waveguide coupling arrangement can include a radiator element connected to a microstrip line configured to transmit and/or receive a radar signal, a waveguide configured to conduct the radar signal and a substrate on which the microstrip line, the radiator element and the waveguide can be arranged. The waveguide can have a cross section with a narrow side and a wide side. The narrow side can be shorter than the wide side. The microstrip line can be guided through the narrow side of the waveguide into the waveguide to the radiator element that is arranged in the interior of the waveguide. The microstrip line and the radiator element can be arranged on a surface of the substrate facing the waveguide. 1. A waveguide coupling arrangement for a radar antenna , comprising:a radiator element configured to at least one of transmit or receive a radar signal, the radiator element being connected to a microstrip line;a waveguide configured to conduct the radar signal; anda substrate,wherein the microstrip line, the radiator element and the waveguide are arranged on the substrate,wherein, the waveguide includes a cross-sectional area that has a narrow side and a wide side, the narrow side being shorter than the wide side,wherein the microstrip line is provided through the narrow side of the waveguide into the waveguide to the radiator element which resides in an interior of the waveguide, andwherein the microstrip line and the radiator element are arranged on a surface of the substrate that faces the waveguide.2. The waveguide coupling arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the interior of the waveguide is at least partially filled with a dielectric material.3. The waveguide coupling arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the cross-sectional area of the waveguide has at least one of an elliptical shape claim 1 , an oval ...

Nonlinear Transmission Line High Voltage Pulse Sharpening

Some embodiments include a high voltage nonlinear transmission line that includes a high voltage input configured to receive electrical pulses having a first peak voltage that is greater than 5 kV having a first rise time; a plurality of circuit elements electrically coupled with ground, each of the plurality of circuit elements includes a resistor and a nonlinear semiconductor junction capacitance device; a plurality of inductors, at least one of the plurality of inductors is electrically coupled between two circuit elements of the plurality of circuit elements; and a high voltage output providing a second peak voltage with a second rise time that is faster than the first rise time. 1. A high voltage nonlinear transmission line comprising:a high voltage input configured to receive electrical pulses having a first peak voltage that is greater than 5 kV having a first rise time;a plurality of circuit elements, each of the plurality of circuit elements having a resistor and a nonlinear semiconductor junction capacitance device;a plurality of inductors, at least one of the plurality of inductors is electrically coupled between two circuit elements of the plurality of circuit elements; anda high voltage output providing a second peak voltage with a second rise time that is faster than the first rise time.2. The high voltage nonlinear transmission line according to claim 1 , wherein the second peak voltage is substantially the same as the first peak voltage.3. The high voltage nonlinear transmission line according to claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of inductors has an inductance of less than about 500 nH.4. The high voltage nonlinear transmission line according to claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of resistors have a resistance of less than about 1000 ohms.5. The high voltage nonlinear transmission line according to claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of nonlinear semiconductor junction capacitance devices have an inductance of less than about 100 nH.6. ...

WAVEGUIDE FILTER

The present invention relates to a waveguide filter particularly including a filter housing having a plurality of resonance blocks, a plurality of resonators configured by resonator posts respectively formed on the resonance blocks provided on the filter housing, and a resonator tunnel provided in the filter housing and configured to apply cross-coupling at least two resonance blocks among the plurality of resonance blocks, thereby providing very simple design for implementing coupling for forming a notch. 1. A waveguide filter comprising:a filter housing having a plurality of resonance blocks;a plurality of resonators configured by resonator posts respectively formed on the resonance blocks provided on the filter housing; anda resonator tunnel provided in the filter housing and configured to connect two resonator posts, among the plurality of resonator posts, to couple the two resonator posts, the two resonator posts being provided on one surface and the other surface of the filter housing so as to be reversed with respect to each other.2. The waveguide filter of claim 1 , wherein the two resonator posts connected by the resonator tunnel are disposed to be reversed with respect to each other to enable vicinal coupling.3. The waveguide filter of claim 1 , wherein the two resonator posts connected by the resonator tunnel are disposed to be reversed with respect to each other to enable cross-coupling.4. The waveguide filter of claim 1 , wherein the resonator tunnel comprises a horizontal resonator tunnel disposed in the filter housing and configured to penetrate the filter housing in a width direction or a longitudinal direction and connect at least two resonator posts.5. The waveguide filter of claim 4 , wherein the resonator tunnel further comprises a vertical resonator tunnel configured to vertically penetrate the filter housing and connected to the horizontal resonator tunnel.6. The waveguide filter of claim 5 , wherein the resonator tunnel further comprises a ...

MULTI-WIDTH WAVEGUIDES

A waveguide. The waveguide may include a first waveguide region that includes a signal trace with a first width. The waveguide may further include a second waveguide region that includes the signal trace with a second width. The first width may be different from the second width. The signal trace may be configured to transmit an electrical signal. The signal trace with the second width may be configured to couple with an integrated circuit. 113.-. (canceled)14. A method of manufacturing , comprising:disposing a signal trace on a first substrate and a second substrate, the signal trace having a first width above the first substrate and a second width above the second substrate, wherein the first width is different from the second width; andforming a first ground plane underneath the first substrate and opposite the signal trace for a first waveguide region; andforming a second ground plane underneath the second substrate and opposite the signal trace for a second waveguide region, andwherein the signal trace is configured to transmit an electrical signal through the first waveguide region and the second waveguide region.15. The method of claim 14 , further comprising:coupling an integrated circuit to the signal trace with the second width.16. The method of claim 15 ,wherein the integrated circuit is coupled to the signal trace with the second width using a ball grid array having a plurality of solder pads,wherein the plurality of solder pads comprises a predetermined pitch size between a respective pair of the plurality of solder pads, andwherein the signal trace with the second width substantially aligns with the predetermined pitch size.17. The method of claim 14 , further comprising:disposing a third ground plane on the first substrate and the second substrate.18. The method of claim 17 , further comprising:forming a via connecting the third ground plane, the second ground plane, and the first ground plane.19. The method of claim 17 ,wherein the third ground plane ...

Coaxial filter and method for manufacturing the same

A coaxial filter is provided. The coaxial filter comprises a first port, a second port, at least two capacitor segments each having two metal layers and a dielectric layer between them, and at least one grounded inductor stub connected to a metal layer of the at least two capacitor segments. The at least two capacitor segments are coaxially connected in series between the first port and the second port. An axis of the at least one grounded inductor stub is vertical to an axis of the at least two capacitor segments.

TRANSMISSION LINE COUPLING SYSTEM

A transmission line coupling arrangement comprising: 115-. (canceled)16. A transmission line coupling arrangement comprising: a plurality of transmission lines each having a terminal radiating end for providing an electromagnetic wave as a result of a signal provided to the transmission line; and', 'a footprint region extending over a portion of the substrate,, 'a substrate comprisingwherein each of the terminal radiating ends of each of the plurality of transmission lines extends to a respective point within the footprint region; andthe footprint region configured to receive a single transition housing thereover, the transition housing having at least one waveguide for receipt of the electromagnetic wave from one of the terminal radiating ends for coupling the at least one of the plurality of transmission lines to one of an output waveguide and an output antenna.17. The transmission line coupling arrangement of further comprising a signal generator configured to provide signals to one or more of the plurality of transmission lines claim 16 , the transmission lines extending substantially parallel to each other over at least a majority of their length.18. The transmission line coupling arrangement of wherein the plurality of transmission lines extend substantially parallel to each other continuously from the radiating ends over at least a majority of their length.19. The transmission line coupling arrangement of wherein the terminating ends terminate at collinear spaced positions within the footprint region.20. The transmission line coupling arrangement of claim 16 , wherein the substrate includes one or more spacing apertures claim 16 , the one or more spacing apertures extending at least between two of the terminal radiating ends of the plurality of transmission lines.21. The transmission line coupling arrangement of claim 20 , wherein a plurality of the spacing apertures substantially surround the at least one terminal radiating end on each side not in ...