AU2006220545C1 - Method and apparatus for increasing performance in a waveguide-based spatial power combiner - Google Patents

Method and apparatus for increasing performance in a waveguide-based spatial power combiner Download PDF

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AU2006220545C1
AU2006220545C1 AU2006220545A AU2006220545A AU2006220545C1 AU 2006220545 C1 AU2006220545 C1 AU 2006220545C1 AU 2006220545 A AU2006220545 A AU 2006220545A AU 2006220545 A AU2006220545 A AU 2006220545A AU 2006220545 C1 AU2006220545 C1 AU 2006220545C1
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Blythe Chadwick Deckman
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    • H03F3/602—Combinations of several amplifiers
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    • H01P—WAVEGUIDES; RESONATORS, LINES, OR OTHER DEVICES OF THE WAVEGUIDE TYPE
    • H01P5/00—Coupling devices of the waveguide type
    • H01P5/08—Coupling devices of the waveguide type for linking dissimilar lines or devices
    • H01P5/10—Coupling devices of the waveguide type for linking dissimilar lines or devices for coupling balanced lines or devices with unbalanced lines or devices
    • H01P5/103—Hollow-waveguide/coaxial-line transitions
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    • H01P—WAVEGUIDES; RESONATORS, LINES, OR OTHER DEVICES OF THE WAVEGUIDE TYPE
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