Abstract:
A reconfigurable beam-forming network for use with a transmitter has a waveguide R-switch that is interconnected with a Magic T. The R-switch contains phasing elements and is connected to a dual-mode power-dividing network, which in turn is connected to first, second and third region power-dividing networks, each having their own feed horn array. The R-switch can be moved to three different positions so that in a first position power is divided between two input ports of the dual-mode network on substantially a fifty-fifty basis with the power on the two input ports being out of phase on a positive basis. In a second position of the R-switch, power is also divided on substantially a fifty-fifty basis between the two input ports but the power is out of phase between the two ports on a negative basis. In a third position of the R-switch, substantially all of the power entering the R-switch is passed into the first input port of the dual-mode network. The power being fed to the feed horns of any one of the regions has the same phase. In a variation of the invention, the R-switch and Magic T are replaced by a variable phase shifter and Magic T.
Abstract:
A Beam-forming Network (BFN) includes a plurality of directional couplers (C,, C 2 , C 3 ) and phase shifters (P) which can interconnect both a transmitter and a receiver to the same group of radiating elements (1, 2, 3, 4) of an antenna even though the transmitter frequency band is different and well spaced from the receiver frequency band. This is accomplished, in accordance with the invention, by using directional couplers (C,, C 2 , C3) each of which has a variable response over a wide band of frequencies but which is designed so that its response over the transmitter frequency band is stable and its response over the receiver frequency band is also stable.
Abstract:
An optical system includes a plurality of internal apertures, a plurality of external optical assemblies and a telescope assembly positioned between the plurality of internal apertures and the plurality of external optical assemblies. Each internal aperture is operable to receive a corresponding aperture-specific optical signal. Each external optical assembly corresponds to one of the internal apertures, and each external optical assembly is operable to direct the aperture-specific optical signal of the corresponding internal aperture in a corresponding external direction. The external direction for each external optical assembly is independently controllable and the telescope assembly defines a shared optical train arranged to direct the aperture-specific optical signals between each internal aperture and the corresponding external optical assembly.
Abstract:
A multi-resonator filter has a signal input terminal, a signal output terminal, and a plurality of resonator components. The plurality of resonator components include an input resonator component coupled to the signal input terminal, an output resonator component coupled to the signal output terminal, and at least one intermediate resonator component coupled between the input resonator component and the output resonator component. The input resonator component, output resonator component and the at least one intermediate resonator component are arranged in a sequence to define a signal path between the signal input terminal and the signal output terminal. The at least one intermediate resonator component includes at least one multiple resonator component, where each multiple resonator component includes a pair of individual resonators coupled in parallel where each individual resonator in a given pair of individual resonators has the same resonant frequency.
Abstract:
A switch contact for use in a microwave switch. The contact comprises a probe contact member having a first contact region with a first surface, and a reed contact member having a second contact region with a second surface. The second surface is non-conformal with respect to the first surface for providing an incomplete mechanical contact when the contact members are in contact.
Abstract:
A half wave dielectric resonator assembly including a resonator cavity having a top surface and a bottom surface, an elongated cylindrical dielectric resonator positioned within said resonator cavity and first and second insulative supports to couple and insulate the ends of the cylindrical dielectric resonator from the resonator cavity. The dielectric resonator has a substantially small diameter to length ratio. The resonator assembly provides improved spurious performance and quality factor (Q) at a lower mass. A resonator filter is constructed using a plurality of these resonator assemblies, where adjacent pairs of said resonator cavities are separated from each other by a common cavity wall. By forming a first iris opening formed within a first common cavity wall and forming a second iris opening formed within a second common cavity wall having a position that is vertically offset from the position of the first iris, it is possible to reduce stray coupling.