Abstract: A power splitter is disclosed for dividing radio frequency (R.F.) power applied to an input terminal equally among n number output terminals, where n.gtoreq.2 and is an integer, irrespective of the impedances at the input or at the output terminals. The power splitter utilizes n number .lambda./4 inner conductors disposed in a .lambda./4 housing, which provides a common electromagnetic shield. The input terminal is formed by connecting together the first end of each inner conductor, the first ends being present at a first opening in the housing. The second ends of the inner conductors, which are all present at a second opening in the housing, are connected together outside the housing by (n-1) number .lambda. lines so as to form an electrical wheel. Each end at the second opening is an output terminal of the power splitter. A power combiner is disclosed for summing at an output terminal R.F. power applied to n number input terminals, where n.gtoreq.

Abstract: The power divider/combiner includes an impedance transformer arrangement coaxial of and within an outer conductor, an input/output coaxial transmission line coupled to the transformer arrangement and the outer conductor and first N-discrete, spaced transmission lines supported by a dielectric cylinder disposed coaxial of and within the outer conductor, each of the first transmission lines being coupled to the transformer means, where N is an integer greater than one. Second N-discrete, spaced transmission lines are disposed coaxial of and transverse to the outer conductor remote from the transformer arrangement, each of the second transmission lines being coupled to a different one of the first transmission lines and terminating in a common metallic disc coaxial of and adjacent the axis of the outer conductor.