Branch-line coupler

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf microwave component
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs quadrature hybrid
gptkbp:application signal distribution
signal routing
signal isolation
signal combining
gptkbp:category hybrid coupler
passive device
directional coupler
gptkbp:frequency microwave frequencies
gptkbp:function power combining
power splitting
signal phase shifting
gptkbp:hasPort 4
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Branch-line coupler
gptkbp:impedance 50 ohms
gptkbp:inventedBy 1940s
microwave engineers
gptkbp:material waveguide
microstrip
stripline
gptkbp:phaseDifference 90 degrees
gptkbp:port1 input
gptkbp:port2 through port
gptkbp:port3 coupled port
gptkbp:port4 isolated port
gptkbp:property compact size
reciprocal
planar structure
broadband (with design)
frequency dependent
lossless (ideal)
matched ports
symmetric design
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Wilkinson_power_divider
gptkb:rat-race_coupler
directional coupler
hybrid ring coupler
gptkbp:sParameter gptkb:S-matrix
gptkbp:structure transmission lines
gptkbp:typicalCoupling 3 dB
gptkbp:usedFor modulators
phase shifters
antenna feed networks
balanced mixers
gptkbp:usedIn RF circuits
microwave circuits
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hybrid_coupler
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7