Abstract: Differential phase-shifter operating in a wide frequency band, with constant differential phase shifting. This device is characterized by the fact that it produces a differential phase shift between two perpendicular polarizations, with constant frequency. This way, differential phase shifters with the desired flatness in the band can be obtained, either of 180.degree. (polarizers for systems of linear polarization) or of 90.degree. (polarizer for transforming the circular polarization into linear polarization and vice versa). Such a phase shifter can be used generally in antenna systems.

Abstract: A circuit component for separating and/or combining two pairs of high-frequency signal waves lying in different frequency bands, the waves of each pair having the same frequency but mutually orthogonal planes of polarization, comprises two mutually identical and aligned 3dB couplers bracketing a filtering assembly between them. Each 3dB coupler has a central guide of square cross-section surrounded by four collateral guides, each connected with the central guide by a coupling guide letting only the waves polarized in one plane--regardless of frequency--pass therebetween. The filtering assembly has sets of baffles in line with the central and collateral guides of both couplers, these baffles defining slots giving passage to only the waves of one of the two bands while reflecting the others.