PHASE SHIFTER STUDY PROGRAM (NON-FERRITE)

Abstract

Research was continued on non-ferrite phase shifters. Two general phase-shifting techniques were investigated, both of which employ semiconductor elements. The first approach is the step or incremental phase-shifting device which provides for discrete changes in phase. The second phase-shifting approach is a continuously variable one which provides for a greater flexibility in phase control. Both the semiconductor material and the circuit problems involved in each of these two approaches were further explored in some detail. The present study indicate that both the desired phase-shifting characteristics as well as power-handling capabilities can be reached. Phase shifters were built for L-band which, for the incremental type, can handle peak powers in excess of 50 Kw, and for the continuous type can handle 2 Kw peak power. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0268617

Entities

People

  • Kenneth E. Mortenson

Organizations

  • M/A-COM Technology Solutions

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Compound Semiconductors
  • Electronics
  • L Band
  • Materials
  • Peak Power
  • Phase Control
  • Power
  • Resilience
  • Semiconductors
  • Solid State Electronics

Readers

  • Microwave Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics