EP2533354A2 - Dispositif de couplage d'un signal HF le long d'une trajectoire de signal - Google Patents

Dispositif de couplage d'un signal HF le long d'une trajectoire de signal Download PDF

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EP2533354A2
EP2533354A2 EP12002362A EP12002362A EP2533354A2 EP 2533354 A2 EP2533354 A2 EP 2533354A2 EP 12002362 A EP12002362 A EP 12002362A EP 12002362 A EP12002362 A EP 12002362A EP 2533354 A2 EP2533354 A2 EP 2533354A2
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Josef Landinger
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01P—WAVEGUIDES; RESONATORS, LINES, OR OTHER DEVICES OF THE WAVEGUIDE TYPE
    • H01P1/00—Auxiliary devices
    • H01P1/20—Frequency-selective devices, e.g. filters
    • H01P1/213—Frequency-selective devices, e.g. filters combining or separating two or more different frequencies
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    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01P—WAVEGUIDES; RESONATORS, LINES, OR OTHER DEVICES OF THE WAVEGUIDE TYPE
    • H01P5/00—Coupling devices of the waveguide type
    • H01P5/12—Coupling devices having more than two ports
    • H01P5/16—Conjugate devices, i.e. devices having at least one port decoupled from one other port
    • H01P5/18—Conjugate devices, i.e. devices having at least one port decoupled from one other port consisting of two coupled guides, e.g. directional couplers
    • H01P5/183—Conjugate devices, i.e. devices having at least one port decoupled from one other port consisting of two coupled guides, e.g. directional couplers at least one of the guides being a coaxial line

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  • the invention relates to a device for coupling, ie input or output, of an RF signal along a signal path. Furthermore, a device for coupling at least two RF signals is described, each of which abuts different transmission channels, on a common transmission line, wherein each transmission channel is assigned a bandpass filter, via which the respective transmission channel is coupled to the transmission line.
  • Multiswitches so-called “manifold combiners” are used in the broadcasting area for the interconnection of two or more transmission channels to a common antenna line. It is important to interconnect the transmitter so that they do not disturb each other as possible. This so-called decoupling is the more difficult the less the frequency spacing of the transmission channels.
  • filter switches are usually used, in which the decoupling via each of the transmitters downstream narrow-band bandpass filter. These can also serve to suppress spurious emissions and thus as an integrated mask filter.
  • the filter outputs must be interconnected via appropriate matching networks in such a way that the best possible adaptation in the operating channels prevails. Outside the operating channels, however, there is a mismatch, so that RF signals with frequencies outside the operating channel are largely reflected and thus do not propagate or at least strongly attenuated towards the antenna.
  • Such matching networks are widely implemented by means of pipe lines, wherein the line lengths are each dimensioned such that the useful signals propagate as exclusively as possible in the antenna direction.
  • the antenna line A is here each looped through the individual filters F1 to Fn, ie there is the output side to each of the filters in each case an input and an output port B a, B from the antenna line.
  • the filters therefore have three ports or connections, ie said input and output port B a, B from the antenna line and the filter input F a on which the respective transmitting signal is fed for filtering.
  • the antenna line A is short-circuited K on one side and terminates on the output side with an antenna output AT.
  • US 2009/0045887 A1 is a directional coupler with two decoupling branches known whose electrical length is shorter than ⁇ / 4.
  • a good directivity of the arrangement is achieved in that the Auskoppelzweige are electrically connected together at one end.
  • one of the decoupling branches is terminated at the other end with a tunable impedance, whereas the other decoupling branch remains open.
  • Out DE 695 15 815 T2 is a Mehrsendeweiche with a summing network of lines, connecting devices (T-branches) and a stub device is known in which the adjustment is done by changing the electrical length of the stub by means of a supplied control signal.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a device for coupling an RF signal along a signal path, which is designed such that possibly occurring between the respective filter and the coupling point along the signal path natural resonances are at least in a frequency range outside the working Frequency range is.
  • the coupling device for the coupling of different filter types alike be able to offer more flexible connection options for various types of filters in this way.
  • a cost-effective device for coupling at least two RF signals to a common transmission line is to be specified, wherein the at least two RF signals each have a transmission channel is assigned, along each of which a bandpass filter is connected, which couples the respective transmission line to the signal path.
  • the solution of the object according to the invention is based on the idea of providing a capacitive coupling of an HF signal along a signal path, wherein the coupling capacitance is placed in the signal path.
  • a device for coupling an HF signal along a signal path, in which the signal path extends between a first and second coaxial RF connection structure, wherein the two coaxial RF connection structures each have an inner conductor electrically interconnected via a line structure and the line structure is capacitively coupled to an electrically conductive coupling structure, via which the RF signal can be coupled along the signal path.
  • the line structure connects the two coaxial RF connection structures continuously with each other.
  • a bore or opening oriented substantially transversely to the longitudinal extent of the line structure is introduced along the line structure, through which a first section of the coupling structure protrudes.
  • the first section of the coupling structure and the line structure are spaced apart by means of an insulator.
  • the RF signal can be coupled capacitively between the first section of the coupling structure and the line structure.
  • the device is also quite suitable for decoupling of RF signals from the signal path and for forwarding via the coupling structure and an adjoining filter unit.
  • the device is suitable however, for coupling RF signals via the coupling structure into the signal path between the coaxial RF connection structures.
  • the above coupling device can be used as the basic structure for the construction of a device for coupling at least two RF signals onto a common transmission line.
  • a device for coupling at least two RF signals is the subject of claim 10.
  • Each of the at least two RF signals is applied to a transmission channel along which a respective bandpass filter is connected, which couples the respective transmission line to the signal path.
  • one coupling device is provided for each transmission line, wherein the coupling structure assigned to each coupling device capacitively couples to the bandpass filter of the respective transmission channel.
  • one RF connection structure per coupling device is HF-moderately connected or coupled to one another such that the line structures extending between the RF connection structures of both coupling devices and the respective RF connection structures RF-coupled to one another form the common transmission line.
  • a coupling device for coupling an RF signal HF along a signal path SP which extends between a first and second coaxial RF connection structure 1, 2 of the coupling structure in the form of a line structure 5, the two inner conductors 3, 4 of the coaxial RF connection structures 1, 2 interconnected.
  • an electrically conductive coupling structure 12 is capacitively coupled, via which the RF signal RF in the signal path SP on or auskoppelbar from this.
  • the RF signal HF is provided in the case of a signal coupling into the signal path SP by a transmission line, not shown, which couples via a filter arrangement B to the coupling device via the coupling structure 12.
  • the RF terminal structures 1, 2 were shown only as rectangular symbols, as well as the indicated filter B, which is releasably fixedly attached via a suitable joint 19 to the housing 11 surrounding the coupling device.
  • the housing 11 is further designed such that it can be opened in several places or has open or closable openings in order to allow a simplified assembly.
  • the inner conductors 3, 4 and the line structure 5 are shown schematically, i. Dimensions and configurations, in particular in the region of the transition from the inner conductor 3, 4 to the line structure 5 can deviate greatly from the geometry shown in the figure. The person skilled in the art will consider the dimensioning according to the requirements, e.g. Wavelength, power of the RF signals, characteristic impedance, coupling capacity, withstand voltage, etc.
  • the line structure 5 is preferably integrally formed for electrically connecting the inner conductors 3, 4 of the coaxial RF connection structures 1, 2.
  • a bore or opening 13 oriented essentially transversely to the longitudinal extent of the line structure 5 is preferably located centrally of the line structure 5, through which hole a first section 6 of the coupling structure 12 projects.
  • This first section 6 of the coupling structure 12 is at least partially radially surrounded by a sleeve-like, electrical insulator 7, which supports the entire coupling structure 12 mechanically self-supporting, preferably by means of fitting, and also the section 6 of the coupling structure 12 through the Sleeve wall thickness of the insulator 7 from the conductor structure 5 spaced at a fixed distance.
  • the line structure 5 is preferably made of brass, copper, aluminum, silver or gold. Also conceivable would be a one-piece production of the line structure 5 made of copper, brass or aluminum with a surface coating of silver or gold or a similarly good electrical conductive metal.
  • the first and second coaxial RF terminal structure 1, 2 are attached to the housing 11 each at a housing opening in the housing interior, the inner conductor 3, 4 of the RF terminal structures 1, 2 interconnected line structure 5 is introduced ,
  • the rod-cylindrical shaped first section 6 of the coupling structure 12 is located within the housing 11 and fits accurately within the hollow cylindrical insulator 7 such that the first portion 6 of the coupling structure 12 is both about its rod longitudinal axis 14 rotatable and longitudinally displaceable to the rod longitudinal axis 14.
  • the rotation as well as the longitudinal displacement takes place with the aid of a rod-shaped or pin-shaped means 15, which is directly or indirectly engaged with the first section 6 of the coupling structure 12 and projects through the housing 11 to the outside through the housing wall 10.
  • the set longitudinal displacement can be secured by means of appropriate securing means on or outside the housing.
  • the housing 11 has an opening 9 on a second housing wall 18 opposite the first housing wall 10, through which a second section 8 of the coupling structure 12, which is HF-moderately connected to the first section 6, projects.
  • a connecting structure 19 is further attached, to which an external RF assembly 20, for example.
  • an external RF assembly 20 for example.
  • a filter B mechanically releasably fixed, from which an RF signal HF via the second section 8 in the coupling structure 12th and capacitive over the first portion 6 of the coupling structure 12 via the tube capacitor assembly in the line structure 5 can be coupled.
  • the second section 8 of the coupling structure 12 has at its end a plate-shaped or disk-shaped contour, which serves for the capacitive coupling to the external RF module 20.
  • a plate-shaped or disk-shaped contour which serves for the capacitive coupling to the external RF module 20.
  • at least the longitudinal displacement of the coupling structure 12 is used by means of the rod-shaped means 15. It would also be conceivable to rotate the coupling structure 12 about the rod longitudinal axis 14, if, for example, the end plate or disk-shaped contour has a shape deviating from the rotational symmetry about the rod longitudinal axis 14.
  • the solution according to the charm of the coupling device is particularly seen in the fact that the electrical coupling ratios and the geometric arrangement of the capacitive coupling region, which takes the form of a tubular capacitor structure in the embodiment, along the line structure 5, ie along the signal path SP, remain unchanged, and at the same time care is worn that a change, in terms of optimization, the coupling ratios for the coupling of an external module 20 can be made to the coupling device individually.
  • the line lengths between the capacitive coupling region and the external modules can also be made as short as possible, resulting in advantages in the formation of natural resonances, which preferably form at short line lengths in frequency ranges that are outside the working frequency range , Due to the rotational and / or longitudinal displaceability of the coupling structure 12, different external assemblies can be attached to the coupling device. A storage of differently shaped coupling devices, as hitherto the case, thus eliminated.
  • the solution according to coupling device is insensitive to temperature, as possibly occurring due to temperature Expansion effects, in particular in the area of the capacitive coupling region, which assumes the form of a tubular capacitor structure in the embodiment, due to the rotationally symmetrical formation around the rod longitudinal axis isotropic in appearance and thus compensate.
  • a temperature-induced expansion of the insulator affects the coupling strength only slightly due to the geometry selected.
  • the RF connection structures 1, 2 and the housing opening 9 on opposite housing walls are also any other mounting variants conceivable.
  • the RF connection structures 1, 2 and the opening 9 can be arranged on adjacent or identical housing walls. The person skilled in the art will select a suitable arrangement and modify the device accordingly.
  • FIG. 2 is an embodiment of a device for coupling of at least two RF signals, here of n RF signals, HF1, HF2, ..., HFn shown on a common transmission line S.
  • a device for coupling of at least two RF signals, here of n RF signals, HF1, HF2, ..., HFn shown on a common transmission line S.
  • Such a device is also referred to as a multi-transmitter switch or manifold combination.
  • the individual n RF signals are each separated from each other to individual transmission lines S1, S2, ... Sn, the capacitive coupled individually via bandpass filter B1 ... Bn to the common transmission line S.
  • the common transmission line S which typically represents an antenna line, is short-circuited on one side with a transmission line end 22, the opposite transmission line end 25 represents the antenna output AT.
  • the Einkoppel assure 01, 02, ... On, at which the individual transmission lines S1, .... Sn capacitively coupled via the bandpass filter B1, B2, ..., Bn in the transmission line S, each have a line length distance to one-sided short circuit K. which corresponds to an odd multiple of ⁇ i / 4, where ⁇ i corresponds to the wavelength of the RF signals along the ith transmission line.
  • the individual line sections, 22, 23, 24, ... between the coupling points 01 and 02 or 02 and 03, etc. and the short circuit are selected.
  • the system can thus be extended as required, ie for each additional one to be coupled in Transmission channel is provided a further correspondingly dimensioned line piece, which forms part of the transmission line S.
  • the HF signals HF1, HF2,..., HFn which can be assigned to the individual transmission lines S1, S2,..., Sn, are each detected by means of a coupling structure 21, which in FIG. 1 is explained in more detail, coupled into the transmission line S.
  • the coupling structures 21 are in FIG. 2 marked by corresponding dashed borders belonging respectively to the individual transmission lines.
  • the coupling devices 21 each have a housing (in Fig. 1 see reference numeral 11), are attached to the two RF terminal structures 1, 2, in the form of coaxial connections for coupling to the outside of the coupling devices 21 line sections 22, 23, 24 ....
  • the inner conductors of the coaxial connections 1, 2 are electrically conductively connected within the respective housing by means of a line structure, so that the line structure 5, in cooperation with the line sections 22, 23, 24, ... in principle forms part of the antenna line or the common transmission line S. represents.
  • the dimensions of the line structure and the housing are each chosen so that a possible lossless transmission of transmitted to the transmission line S RF signals is made possible.
  • each coupling device 21 has a tube capacitor structure which, in conjunction with the exemplary embodiment in FIG. 1 is explained.
  • the bandpass filters B1, B2,..., Bn are each designed as a cup-circle filter consisting of one or more well circuits coupled to one another in terms of HF.
  • the HF-moderate coupling of the coupling device 21 to the respective band-pass filter B1, B2,..., Bn can be seen via the insertion depth of the respective second section 8 of the coupling structure 12 figure 1 be adjusted in an interior of a cup circle of the bandpass filter by the immersion depth of the second portion 8 by longitudinal displacement of the entire coupling structure 12 by the means 15 is variable.

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