Abstract: The present invention reduces the risk of damaging a waveguide made of a brittle material. A transmission line (1) includes: a first waveguide (11) which is made of a brittle material; a second waveguide (21); and a bonding layer (31) by which the first waveguide (11) and the second waveguide (21) are bonded and which is electrically conductive. At least part of the bonding layer (31) is made of an electrically conductive adhesive, the at least part of the bonding layer (31) being in contact with the first waveguide (11).

Abstract: A tunable band-pass filter (10) according to the present disclosure includes: a waveguide (11); a plurality of resonators (121) configured to be accommodated in the waveguide (11) and aligned in a longitudinal direction of the waveguide (11); a dielectric plate (13) configured to extend in the longitudinal direction of the waveguide (11) so to be arranged adjacent to the plurality of resonators (121); and a metal pattern (15) for coupling adjustment formed on the dielectric plate (13) at a position corresponding to an interstage of the resonators (121), in which a distance between the dielectric plate (13) and the resonators (121) is variable.

Abstract: A dielectric filter includes a plurality of resonators, wherein each resonator included in the plurality of resonators includes a tuning hole; and at least one stepped hole for adjusting capacitive coupling, wherein the at least one stepped hole is disposed between two adjacent resonators included in the plurality of the resonators, wherein the stepped hole comprises a large hole and a small through hole at a bottom center of the large hole, wherein a first sidewall and a first annular bottom of the large hole are configured with a metal conductive layer, and wherein at least one of a second sidewall of the small through hole and a second annular portion outside a bottom of the small through hole is not covered with the conductive layer.

Abstract: A dual-mode dielectric resonator using two dissimilar modes is described, the dissimilar modes supported by a ridge waveguide resonator and a ¼-wavelength (¼?) metalized cylindrical resonator within a single, metal-coated dielectric block. Each ridge waveguide resonator and cylindrical resonator form a dual-mode resonator pair. Coupling control posts set between the ridge waveguide resonator and cylindrical resonator can adjust their coupling. Multiple pairs of ridge waveguide/cylindrical resonators are fabricated in the same dielectric block to form a coupled resonator bandpass filter, including an 8-pole or 10-pole dielectric resonator filter, for 5G or other applications. Transmission zeros can be introduced by a metalized blind hole extending vertically between two ridge waveguide resonators or a microstrip extending between two dual-mode resonator pairs between which there exists no partial-width or full-width dielectric window.

Abstract: A waveguide unit (2) is closed at one end thereof by a short circuit plane (2a) provided with through holes (3-1 to 3-6). Radio wave absorbers (4-1 to 4-6) absorb a frequency signal being a non-reflective target in the state of being inserted through the through holes (3-1 to 3-6) toward the inside of the waveguide unit (2) and contacting inner surfaces (3?-1 to 3?-6) of the through holes (3-1 to 3-6).

Abstract: A high-efficiency integrated circulator/isolator includes a hollow base having an opening formed in the top, a coupler, a first resistor, and an SMP signal connector, wherein three notches are formed in the peripheral wall of the base, support bases are respectively arranged at the bottoms of the notches, and a laminated assembly is arranged in the base and includes a central conductor; and the coupler, first resistor, and SMP signal connector are respectively arranged on the support bases, the coupler has an output terminal electrically connected to an input terminal of the central conductor as well as a coupling terminal electrically connected to an external monitoring system, and the central conductor has an output terminal electrically connected to an input terminal of the SMP connector as well as an isolation terminal electrically connected to the first resistor. The circulator/isolator is integrated to a greater degree and is smaller in size.

Abstract: A terahertz (THz) waveguide and method for production allows for THz waveguides to be used in or on a printed circuit board (PCB) such that the propagation of THz waves require less power, result in less signal loss due to radiation or dispersion, and propagate more efficiently. Additionally, the position and/or geometry of a waveguide, as well as any additional antenna or coupling element, may be adjusted on or in the PCB such that the electromagnetic field of the waveguide may more efficiently couple with the electromagnetic field of the PCB.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present disclosure may be directed to an impedance matching network that includes an electronically variable capacitor (EVC). The EVC includes discrete capacitors and corresponding switches, each switch configured to switch in and out one of the discrete capacitors to alter a capacitance of the EVC. The switches are operably coupled to a power supply providing a blocking voltage to the switches. A control circuit determines a blocking voltage value of the power supply. Upon determining the blocking voltage value is at or below a predetermined first level, the control circuit causes a limited altering of the capacitance of the EVC, the limited altering limiting the number or type of discrete capacitors to switch in or out based on the extent to which the blocking voltage value is at or below the first level.

Abstract: The present invention includes a device and method for making an RF circulator/isolator device comprising: a substrate comprising one or more conductive coils, wherein the one or more conductive coils are formed in, on, or about the substrate; an opening in the substrate comprising an iron core, wherein the iron core is formed in the substrate after the formation of the one or more conductive coils, wherein the iron core is positioned and shaped to create a circulator/isolator in the substrate; and one or more connectors, vias, resistors, capacitors, or other integrated circuits of devices connected to the conductive coils of the circulator/isolator.

Abstract: Microwave circulators are an essentially component in many microwave systems and whilst the waveguide technologies they are implemented in have evolved their design today still employs procedures that are typically approximate and have no regular approach, which in many instances is through dependence on empirical equations or considered a trade secret that gives an edge to commercial suppliers of microwave and RF circulators. The result is expensive isolators where high performance is required as they are merely selected out or require manual tuning. Further, for broadband systems, designer's resort to dividing into sub-bands deploying multiple narrower band circulators. Accordingly, the inventors present a design methodology based on an accurate closed form solution allowing the selection of suitable ferrite specifications for the required operating bandwidth as well as calculating the ferrite disc impedance allowing the necessary matching network to be designed and the circulator design completed.

Abstract: An iris bridge for coupling two radio frequency resonators includes: a body of dielectric material having an exposed first surface area, having a predetermined length, width and thickness, and having an elongate shape along the length of the body; a hole disposed through the body along the width of the body, the hole having a wall forming a second surface area of the body; and a conductive coating covering the exposed first surface area of the body and a first portion of the second surface area of the body. A second portion of the second surface area is free of conductive coating forming a non-conductive section of the wall of the hole. Such bridge may be tuned for coupling radio frequency resonators.

Abstract: A multimode radio frequency resonator is provided. The multimode radio frequency resonator comprises: a monoblock of dielectric material having an initial shape that allows for multimode resonance, the initial shape comprising surfaces areas and edges between the surface areas. The multimode radio frequency resonator also comprises a conductive layer covering the whole surface of the monoblock, and a split chamfer disposed at one of the edges of the monoblock. The split chamfer includes two symmetrical cut-outs at the outer-most sides of the edge of the monoblock, and a central portion that is intact with respect to the initial shape of the monoblock and separates the symmetrical cut-outs. A method for tuning such a multimode radio frequency resonator is also described.

Abstract: A subminiature circulator includes feed pin assemblies, a hollow base having an opening formed in the top, and a locating iron sheet, wherein a laminated assembly is arranged in the base, notches are formed in the peripheral wall of the base and are communicated with the bottom face of the base, the locating iron sheet is clamped in the laminated assembly and is provided with extension parts which stretch out of the base via the notches, and the feed pin assemblies are installed in installation holes formed in the extension parts. The feed pin assemblies are arranged in the installation holes formed in the extension parts of the locating iron sheet, and such installation manner is not limited to an integrally-formed structure, so that a sophisticated device is easy to machine in the fabrication process.

Abstract: A module includes a multilayer body that includes insulating-resin base members laminated together, first and second main surfaces, and first and second regions when viewed in plan view. A first conductor pattern and a protective film that covers the first conductor pattern are provided in the first region of the first main surface. Second conductor patterns and holes that extend to the second conductor patterns are provided in the second region of the multilayer body. The holes are provided with conductive joining materials, and connectors are connected to the second conductor patterns by the conductive joining materials.

Abstract: Provided is a dielectric waveguide having a good reflection characteristic also in a band on a low frequency side of a center frequency of a given operation band. A dielectric waveguide (1) includes: a waveguide region (12) which is defined by a first wide wall (21), a second wide wall (22), a first narrow wall (23), a second narrow wall (24), and a short wall (25) and which is filled with a dielectric; and a mode conversion section (31) which includes a columnar conductor (34) extending from a surface of the waveguide region (12) toward an inside of the waveguide region (12). A width (W2) of the short wall (25) is configured to be greater than a waveguide width (Wi) at a location (x=x1) at which the columnar conductor (34) is provided.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a filtering device, to effectively simplify assembly and tuning processes. The filtering device includes: a housing, including an inner cavity; a resonant conductor, having a resonance function, and disposed inside the inner cavity; and a pressing element, having one end disposed on the housing and another end suspended, and facing a position of an open-circuit end of the resonant conductor. A distance between the pressing element and the resonant conductor is changeable when the pressing element is pressed or drawn to adjust a resonant frequency. The filtering device provided in various embodiments is applicable to a plurality of communications devices for selecting a signal frequency.

Abstract: This resonator has a via electrode part that is formed in a dielectric substrate; a plurality of shielding conductors that are formed so as to surround the via electrode part in the dielectric substrate; and a strip line that is connected to the via electrode part in the dielectric substrate and opposed to at least the shielding conductors, wherein a first input/output terminal and a second input/output terminal are connected to one of the shielding conductors to which a short-circuit end of the via electrode part is connected.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a three-dimensional dielectric structure comprising at least one input and at least one output configured to transmit electromagnetic waves of at least one predetermined wavelength, a metamaterial between the at least one input and the at least one output comprising a substrate and objects with a predetermined dielectric characteristic different to the dielectric characteristic of the substrate, the objects being distributed in the substrate according to a spatially varying distribution function that depends on the wavelength. The disclosure further relates to a method of forming a three-dimensional dielectric structure.

Abstract: An in-line resonator filter has a linear array of three or more conductors. A first pair of adjacent conductors has inductive main coupling and oppositely signed capacitive main coupling, while a second pair of non-adjacent conductors has inductive cross-coupling. The first and second pairs have one conductor in common. Between the second pair of non-adjacent conductors, there is no direct ohmic connection that provides the corresponding inductive cross-coupling. The oppositely signed capacitive main coupling compensates for at least a portion of the inductive main coupling between the first pair of adjacent conductors. The in-line resonator filter is able to provide one or more transmission zeros without requiring any discrete bypass connectors that provide direct ohmic connection between pairs of non-adjacent conductors. As such, the in-line resonator filters can be smaller, less complex, and less susceptible to damage.

Abstract: A tunable frequency selective limiter is disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the tunable frequency selective limiter includes a first electrically conductive path. The tunable frequency selective limiter also includes a ferrimagnetic layer disposed adjacent to the first electrically conductive path. The tunable frequency selective limiter further includes a second electrically conductive path coiled around the first electrically conductive path and the ferrimagnetic layer. An electromagnetic current transmitting through the second electrically conductive path produces a magnetic field coupled to the ferrimagnetic layer. The tunable frequency selective limiter further includes a dielectric layer, wherein the ferrimagnetic layer is disposed on the dielectric layer. The portions of the second electrically conductive path that are at the interface of the dielectric layer and the ferrimagnetic layer may be embedded into the dielectric layer or may be disposed on the surface of the dielectric layer.