A New Class of Ferrite Phase Shifter for Use in Phased Arrays.

Abstract

This report describes a new class of ferrimagnetic reciprocal phaser. The phaser is a dual-mode reciprocal type which is capable of operating at high peak and high average power levels. Expressions for insertion phase variations are investigated. Expressions for variation in insertion phase as a function of ambient temperature are derived, as well as equations predicting insertion-phase changes resulting from high average power heating effects. Experimental data for an S-band phaser designed to operate at high peak and high average power levels are presented. A total change in insertion phase of 6.4 degrees for 1,000 watts average input power is computed and measured within experimental accuracy. The merits of this class of phaser for high power application are considered and compared with the nonreciprocal toroidal type. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0717344

Entities

People

  • Lawrence R. Whicker

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Arrays
  • Dual Mode
  • Equations
  • Experimental Data
  • Phased Arrays
  • Power Levels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Microwave Engineering.