Handbook of Tri-Plate (registered trademark) Microwave Components
Abstract
Most of the material of the present handbook deals with work done at Sanders Associates, Inc. in the development of Tri-Plate (registered trademark) line, an advanced form of "flat-strip" microwave transmission line. Tri-Plate microwave components effectively meet the needs of engineers who are interested in achieving light-weight, compact, and economically designed microwave components. The present book is published in order to acquaint engineers with the necessary basic technical information that will enable them to evaluate the advantages and limitations of Tri-Plate components, and thus encourage the use of this type of circuitry in practical working equipment. During World War II, a flat-strip transmission line was developed by V. H. Rumsey and H.W. Jamieson and applied as a power divider to an antenna system. However, the technique remained dormant for some time thereafter. Early in 1949, Robert M. Barrett of Air Force Cambridge Research Center suggested that flat-strip transmission lines could be used to make any and all types of microwave components; and that the new techniques of printed circuitry be adapted to their fabrication. He proposed several varieties of line, including "flat coaxial" lines with air and solid dielectrics. Development of flat coaxial line under the name Tri-Plate line was extensively furthered at Sanders Associates, Inc. in a program initiated early in 1952. In August of that year, the work was continued by Sanders under sponsorship of the National Bureau of Standard as part of a contract for developing automatic production of electronic equipment. In June 1954, Tri-Plate transmission line development was furthered by a contract with Air Force Cambridge Research Center. The present handbook serves as a scientific report under both contracts. The basic design and performance of a large variety of components, as well as many items of test equipment are included. In some cases, step-by-step design procedures have been given.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 30, 1956
- Accession Number
- AD0110157
Entities
People
- Donald J. Sommers
- Jesse L. Butler
- Kenneth P. Nelligan
- Norman R. Wild
- William J. Wilson