Preface | p. xi |
Basic Principles and Definitions | p. 1 |
Introduction | p. 1 |
Network Parameters | p. 2 |
Scattering Parameters | p. 2 |
Odd and Even Networks | p. 3 |
Transmission Line Properties | p. 5 |
Transmission Line Network Model | p. 6 |
ABCD Parameters | p. 8 |
Interrelationship | p. 10 |
Definition of Coupler Parameters | p. 10 |
Physical Structures | p. 13 |
Analysis | p. 15 |
References | p. 15 |
Branch-Line Directional Couplers and Power Dividers | p. 17 |
Introduction | p. 17 |
Scattering Parameter Synthesis | p. 17 |
Synthesis of a 180[degree] Hybrid Coupler | p. 19 |
90[degree] Branch-line Coupler | p. 22 |
Power Divider | p. 23 |
Branch-line Hybrid, Odd- and Even-Mode Analysis | p. 24 |
Even- and Odd-Mode Admittances | p. 25 |
Performance at Band Center | p. 25 |
Variation of Parameters with Frequency | p. 28 |
Limits on Physical Realization | p. 28 |
Rat-race Hybrids | p. 31 |
Odd- and Even-Mode Analysis | p. 32 |
Conditions at Band Center | p. 33 |
Stepped Hybrid-Ring Directional Coupler | p. 37 |
Other Realizations | p. 39 |
Power Dividers | p. 42 |
Equal-Split Compensated Power Dividers | p. 44 |
Power Dividers with Unequal Power Split | p. 47 |
References | p. 52 |
Wideband Connected-Line Couplers | p. 53 |
Introduction | p. 53 |
Wideband Branch-line Couplers | p. 54 |
Matrix Properties of Symmetrical Couplers | p. 54 |
The Synthesis Problem | p. 57 |
Butterworth Response | p. 58 |
Chebyschev Response | p. 58 |
Synthesis Procedure | p. 60 |
Prototypes | p. 61 |
Design Example | p. 64 |
Wideband Power Dividers | p. 65 |
Uncoupled Lines | p. 67 |
Design Formulas for N = 2 | p. 68 |
General Design Formulas for N [greater than or equal] 3 | p. 71 |
Power Dividers with Coupled Lines | p. 74 |
Coupled-Line Equations | p. 78 |
Design Example | p. 79 |
References | p. 82 |
Single-Section Coupled-Line Directional Couplers | p. 83 |
Introduction | p. 83 |
Coupler Action | p. 83 |
Responses | p. 83 |
Isolation | p. 86 |
Match | p. 86 |
Coupler Condition | p. 86 |
Coupling | p. 87 |
Couplers with Unequal Characteristic Impedances | p. 89 |
Multiple Coupled Lines | p. 91 |
Lange Coupler | p. 92 |
Design Examples | p. 94 |
Stripline Couplers, Low Coupling | p. 94 |
Offset Parallel-coupled Stripline | p. 95 |
Parallel-Coupled Bars | p. 96 |
Coupled Microstrip Line | p. 97 |
Lange Coupler | p. 98 |
Tandem Connection of Directional Couplers | p. 99 |
References | p. 100 |
Wideband Stepped Coupled-Line Couplers | p. 101 |
Introduction | p. 101 |
Cascade Connection Equivalence | p. 101 |
Equivalent Flow Graph of Two Sections | p. 101 |
Unit Element Equivalent Circuit | p. 105 |
Stepped Asymmetric Couplers | p. 107 |
Prototype Synthesis Procedure | p. 107 |
Cascade Network Properties | p. 114 |
Synthesis Example | p. 115 |
Tables for Asymmetric Couplers | p. 119 |
Stepped Symmetrical Couplers | p. 126 |
Special Equiripple Polynomials | p. 126 |
Prototype Synthesis Procedure | p. 127 |
Network Synthesis | p. 129 |
Tables for Symmetrical Couplers | p. 130 |
References | p. 134 |
Ultrawideband Couplers With Continuously Varying Cross Section | p. 135 |
Introduction | p. 135 |
Tapered-Line Magic-T | p. 136 |
Equivalent Circuit | p. 137 |
Tapered-Line Transformer | p. 139 |
Design Example | p. 142 |
Symmetrical 90[degree] Directional Couplers | p. 142 |
Couplers with Periodic Zeros in p([mu]) | p. 145 |
Design Example | p. 149 |
Asymmetric Chebyschev High-Pass Couplers | p. 152 |
Synthesis Procedure | p. 152 |
Polynomial Representation | p. 154 |
Design Example | p. 154 |
References | p. 157 |
Network Analysis Programs | p. 159 |
Introduction | p. 159 |
Program Symfour | p. 159 |
Method of Calculation | p. 159 |
Preparation | p. 160 |
Running | p. 161 |
Analysis Examples | p. 163 |
Branch-line Hybrid | p. 163 |
Optimized Hybrid Ring | p. 165 |
Wideband Branch-line Coupler | p. 170 |
Coupled-Line Section | p. 171 |
Program Symthree | p. 172 |
Method of Calculation | p. 172 |
Preparation and Running | p. 173 |
Two-Section Power Divider | p. 174 |
Program Listings | p. 176 |
Symfour | p. 176 |
Symthree | p. 182 |
Coupled-Line Parameters | p. 189 |
Introduction | p. 189 |
Materials | p. 189 |
Conductor Thickness | p. 190 |
Substrates | p. 190 |
Parallel Coupled Lines | p. 191 |
Equations | p. 191 |
Design Data | p. 193 |
Limits on Coupling | p. 195 |
Offset Parallel-Coupled Striplines | p. 195 |
Equations | p. 195 |
Tight Coupling | p. 196 |
Loose Coupling | p. 197 |
Design Data | p. 199 |
Limits on Coupling | p. 200 |
Parallel Coupled Bars | p. 201 |
Equations | p. 201 |
Design Data | p. 203 |
Limits on Coupling | p. 204 |
Coupled Microstrip Lines | p. 205 |
Equations | p. 205 |
Design Data | p. 207 |
Limits on Coupling | p. 208 |
Single Lines | p. 208 |
Program Listing: Ldims | p. 209 |
References | p. 215 |
Index | p. 217 |
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