Microstrip Amplitude-Weighted Wilkinson Power Dividers

Abstract

Unequal-split reactive power dividers were examined for use in forming amplitude tapers for microstrip array antennas. Circuits with power ratios of up to 5.0 between arms were constructed on Rexolite substrate, for operation at 4.0 GHz and 7.5 GHz. The 4.0 GHz circuits were very accurate in forming the correct amplitude ratio between outputs, and in maintaining phase balance between outputs. Of those circuits designed for 7.5 GHz, only those with split ratios less than 2.5 worked correctly. This report includes a review of the theory, measured results, and recommendations for improved power dividers. Keywords: Microstrip antennas; Microwave components; Conformal antennas; and Printed circuit antennas.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA169450

Entities

People

  • Keith D. Huck

Organizations

  • Rome Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Air Force
  • Amplitude
  • Circuits
  • Classification
  • Dielectric Permittivity
  • Discontinuities
  • Frequency
  • Impedance
  • Microwaves
  • Networks
  • Power Dividers
  • Radiation
  • Security
  • Substrates
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Transmission Lines

Readers

  • Microwave Engineering.
  • Phased Array Antenna Design.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics