Abstract: In a complex circuit board, the positional relationships between element portions, including an electrode pattern, a dielectric substrate and a magnetic substrate, can be adjusted as desired, and the complex circuit board can be miniaturized. The complex circuit board includes a dielectric substrate and a magnetic substrate, a space being provided between the magnetic substrate and the dielectric substrate, and an electrode pattern provided between the dielectric substrate and the magnetic substrate, a capacitance element portion of the electrode pattern being provided adjacent or in contact with or spaced a predetermined distance from the dielectric substrate, and the inductance element portion of the electrode pattern being provided adjacent or in contact with or spaced a predetermined distance from the magnetic substrate.

Abstract: A circulator (100) is comprised of a transmission line three port Y junction (104). At least one substantially cylindrical cavity structure (113, 115 or 117) having a plurality of chambers is disposed adjacent to the Y junction and contains a ferromagnetic fluid (114). One or more magnets (112) are provided for applying a magnetic field (118) to the ferromagnetic fluid and the Y junction in a direction normal to a plane defined by said Y junction. A composition processor (301) is provided for changing a volume of ferromagnetic fluid in at least one among the plurality of chambers in response to a control signal to selectively alter the operating regions of the circulator.

Abstract: A structure for a passive microwave device capable of low IMD and high power operation, and adapted for automated assembling and placement is disclosed. The device exhibits a high degree of coplanarity on its mounting surface, as well as a high degree of flatness and alignment between its respective components. The inherent self-aligning qualities of the design are used in conjunction with an assembly fixture that has three or more alignment pins to provide a highly manufacturable and reliable device. Related manufacturing methods and fixturing are also disclosed.

Abstract: A non-reciprocal circuit device has a length, a width, and a thickness denoted respectively by L1, L2, and L3, and the overall dimensions of 2.5 mm<L1<7.0 mm, 2.5 mm<L2<7.0 mm, and 1.0 mm<L3<3.5 mm. When a projected area of the substrate of the device is orthogonally projected on a plane parallel to a base surface of the substrate is denoted by S1, the substrate holds a proportional relation to S1/(L1×L2)=0.1 to 0.78. When a thickness of the magnet of the device is denoted by L4, the magnet holds a proportional relation of L4/L3=0.2 to 0.5. When a projected area of the magnet orthogonally formed on a plane parallel to a surface of the magnet is denoted by S2, they have a proportional relation of S1/S2=0.15 to 0.83.

Abstract: A non-reciprocal circuit device comprising a ferrite plate, a magnet disposed opposite to a principal surface of the ferrite plate for applying a DC magnetic field, and a plurality of central conductors disposed on the side of the principal surface of the ferrite plate while crossing each other in an electrically insulating state, wherein (a) at least one of the central conductors is bent in a plane parallel with the principal surface of the ferrite plate, the remainder of the central conductors being straight; (b) the bent central conductor has a ground-side portion inside a bending point and an input/output terminal-connecting-side portion outside the bending point; and wherein (c) an angle ?z between the connecting-side portion of the bent central conductor and the straight central conductor or a connecting-side portion of another bent central conductor is larger than an angle ?a between the ground-side portion of the bent central conductor and the straight central conductor or a ground-side portion of ano

Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) circulator includes a low temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC) substrate and a ferrite structure disposed in the LTCC substrate. The circulator also includes first, second and third transmission lines disposed in the LTCC substrate and coupled between the ferrite disk and first, second and third ports of the circulator. The ferrite structure embedded in the LTCC substrate is exposed to an appropriate direct current (DC) magnetic field, to provide the circulator as an integrated LTCC substrate circulator.

Abstract: A nonreciprocal circuit device, in which metal members which form a metal case can be resistance-welded stably and reliably, having high reliability and satisfactory characteristics, a communication device using the nonreciprocal circuit device, and a method of manufacturing the nonreciprocal circuit device. Protruding portions are formed at two places on each side wall of an upper metal case. The upper metal case and a lower metal case are bonded together by resistance welding the two side walls of the lower metal case to the two side walls of the upper metal case at the protruding portions.

Abstract: A circulator (100) is comprised of a transmission line three port Y junction (104). At least one substantially cylindrical cavity structure (113, 115 or 117) having a plurality of chambers is disposed adjacent to the Y junction and contains a ferromagnetic fluid (114). One or more magnets (112) are provided for applying a magnetic field (118) to the ferromagnetic fluid and the Y junction in a direction normal to a plane defined by said Y junction. A composition processor (301) is provided for changing a volume of ferromagnetic fluid in at least one among the plurality of chambers in response to a control signal to selectively alter the operating regions of the circulator.

Abstract: A two-port isolator includes a microwave ferrite member, first and second center electrodes that intersect with each other on the ferrite member with isolation therebetween, a permanent magnet that applies a DC magnetic field to the ferrite member, and a multilayer substrate having center-electrode-connecting electrodes and first and second matching capacitors. The ferrite member, the first and second center electrodes, the permanent magnet, and the multilayer substrate are accommodated in a housing that includes a magnetic cap and a case having a magnetic metal plate molded thereonto. The second matching capacitor has a higher Q factor than the first matching capacitor.

Abstract: A nonreciprocal circuit element includes a yoke body; a magnetic substrate; a plurality of line conductors; a plurality of capacitance elements; and a magnet member. The plurality of line conductors overlap each other on the main surface of the magnetic substrate in such a manner as to be insulated from each other and are connected to each other on the other surface of the magnetic substrate. The end portions of the line conductors which are made to overlap on the main surface of the magnetic substrate are connected correspondingly to the capacitance elements, a termination resistor is connected to one of the line conductors, and the width of the line conductor to which the termination resistor is connected is smaller than the individual widths of a plurality of the other line conductors.

Abstract: A yoke main body formed of an upper yoke and a lower yoke accommodates therein a magnetic substrate, a plurality of line conductors, a plurality of capacitor substrates, a magnetic member and a spacer member. The line conductors are connected to one another on one of the surface sides of the magnetic substrate, and each end of the line conductors put one upon another on a main surface side of the magnetic substrate is connected to the capacitor substrate. A gap portion for magnetically insulating the upper yoke and the lower yoke is defined between them.

Abstract: A nonreciprocal circuit device includes a permanent magnet, a ferrite element to which a DC magnetic flux is applied by said permanent magnet, a plurality of center electrodes provided on the ferrite element, an upper casing member, and a lower casing member. The upper and lower casing members accommodate the permanent magnet, the ferrite element, and the center electrodes. The thickness of the lower casing member is set to the range between 50% and 100% of the thickness of the upper casing member. The upper and lower casing members are made of an iron-based metal.

Abstract: A planar magnetic core is disposed in a DC magnetic field, and the top surface thereof is perpendicular to the direction of the DC magnetic field. Three central conductors are placed on the top surface of the magnetic core so that they overlap with each other at regular intervals substantially at the center of the top surface of the magnetic core. One end of each of the central conductors is used as an input/output terminal, and the other ends thereof are used as ground terminals. The inductance per unit length of the central conductor from the central portion to the ground terminal is set to be smaller than that from the central portion to the input/output terminal.

Abstract: A method comprises providing a container having a first container portion and a second container portion, placing an inflatable life raft within the container, placing a transmitter mechanism adjacent the container, and automatically detecting whether a tamper condition has occurred. The tamper condition comprises at least one of the following: removal of the life raft from the container; an increase in distance between the first and second container portions; and a change in position of at least a portion of the life raft relative to one of the portions of the container. The transmitter mechanism is adapted and configured to transmit a signal upon the detection of the tamper condition.

Abstract: A circulator (100) is comprised of a transmission line three port Y junction (104). At least one substantially cylindrical cavity structure (113, 115 or 117) is disposed adjacent to the Y junction and contains a ferromagnetic fluid (114). One or more magnets (112) are provided for applying a magnetic field (118) to the ferromagnetic fluid and the Y junction in a direction normal to a plane defined by said Y junction. A composition processor (301) is provided for dynamically changing a volume or a composition of the ferromagnetic fluid in response to a control signal to selectively alter the operating regions of the circulator by varying the volume and/or permittivity and permeability of the ferromagnetic fluid.

Abstract: A compact multi-element cascade circulator in which electrical and mechanical performance is enhanced while handling and assembly costs are reduced. The circulator includes a plurality of junctions connected in cascade to provide a plurality of non-reciprocal transmission path between signal ports on a network, and a metal housing with a cover in which the junctions are disposed. The plurality of junctions includes an oval permanent magnet, a multi-ferrite component including two (2) oblong ferrite elements, a dielectric constant medium disposed between the ferrite elements, and a plurality of conductor portions sandwiched between the ferrite elements. By configuring the multi-element cascade circulator to include the oval permanent magnet and the oblong ferrite component that are employed by more than one junction of the circulator, the multi-element cascade circulator achieves enhanced performance with reduced inventory and manufacturing costs.

Abstract: An isolator has a magnetic core of a plate shape placed within a direct current magnetic field and having an upper face perpendicular to the direction of the direct current magnetic field, and first to third central conductors overlapping other at an equal angle interval approximately in the central portion of the upper face of the magnetic core, and having one end connected to the ground. The other end of the first central conductor is an input terminal, and the other end of the second central conductor is an output terminal. At least the third central conductor is constructed by two parallel band-shaped conductors. One end of one band-shaped conductor is connected to the ground by a first resistor and a first capacitor. The other end of the other band-shaped conductor is connected to the ground by a second resistor and a second capacitor. The capacity value of the first capacitor and the capacity value of the second capacitor are different from each other.

Abstract: Provided is a nonreciprocal circuit element which has increased lengths of central conductors to be compatible with miniaturization while exhibiting superior performance. In the nonreciprocal circuit element, a first yoke has a rectangular upper plate, a pair of side plates bent downward from sides of the upper plate facing each other, and notch parts formed at the central portion of the pair of side plates. Ends of a magnet are placed within the notch parts. Thus, the magnet can be enlarged and a ferrite member provided corresponding thereto can also be enlarged. Accordingly, the lengths of conductors of central conductors mounted on the ferrite member are increased, thereby achieving high performance while not adversely affecting miniaturization.

Abstract: A nonreciprocal circuit device includes a first center electrode and a second center electrode intersecting each other, each having one end thereof grounded, a ferrimagnetic body provided in the vicinity of the first center electrode and the second center electrode, a magnet applying a magnetostatic field to the ferrimagnetic body, a series capacitor connected in series between the other end of the first center electrode and an input terminal and a series capacitor connected in series between the other end of the second center electrode and an output terminal, and a parallel capacitor connected in parallel between the other end of the first center electrode and a ground and a parallel capacitor connected in parallel between the other end of the second center electrode and the ground.

Abstract: A three-port nonreciprocal circuit device has a structure in which one end of a first center electrode is electrically connected to an input external terminal via an input port, and the other end thereof is electrically connected to a ground external terminal. One end of a second center electrode is electrically connected to an output external terminal via an output port. The second center electrode and a matching capacitor constitute an LC parallel resonator circuit. A series inductor is electrically connected between the LC parallel resonator circuit and the ground external terminal. One end of a circuit center electrode is electrically connected to a third port. A matching capacitor and a terminating resistor constitute a parallel RC circuit, which is electrically connected between the third port and ground.

Abstract: A circulator (100) is comprised of a transmission line three port Y junction (104). At least one substantially cylindrical cavity structure (113, 115 or 117) is disposed adjacent to the Y junction and contains a ferromagnetic fluid (114). One or more magnets (112) are provided for applying a magnetic field (118) to the ferromagnetic fluid and the Y junction in a direction normal to a plane defined by said Y junction. A composition processor (301) is provided for dynamically changing a volume or a composition of the ferromagnetic fluid in response to a control signal to selectively alter the operating regions of the circulator by varying the volume and/or permittivity and permeability of the ferromagnetic fluid.

Abstract: A two-port isolator includes a metal case including an upper metal case and a lower metal case, a permanent magnet, a central electrode assembly made of a ferrite and central electrodes, and a laminated substrate. In the central electrode assembly, the first and second central electrodes are disposed on the top surface of the disk-shaped microwave ferrite such that the first and second central electrodes intersect each other at right angles with an insulating layer therebetween. The electrode width of the first central electrode is different from the electrode width of the second central electrode. Thus, the inductance of the first central electrode and the inductance of the second central electrode are different from each other.

Abstract: A nonreciprocal circuit element includes a magnetic plate, a common electrode on a first surface of the magnetic plate, and first, second, and third central conductors each including a pair of divisions. The three central conductors extend from the common electrode, are bent along the magnetic plate towards a second surface of the magnetic plate, and cross one another on the second surface of the magnetic plate at a predetermined angle relative to one another. The first and second central conductors are connected to input and output terminals. The nonreciprocal circuit element satisfies the relationship &thgr;1>&thgr;2, where &thgr;1 is the angle between the divisions of the first central conductor and &thgr;2 is the angle between the divisions of the second central conductor, when the first central conductor is farther away from the magnetic plate than the second central conductor.

Abstract: An isolator includes a rectangular parallelepiped enclosure which contains a magnetic assembly and a permanent magnet. The magnetic assembly includes a magnetic plate, a common electrode on the magnetic plate, and central conductors on the magnetic plate. The length of a long side of the enclosure is 3.5 mm or less. Independent terminals which are connected to at least one of the central conductors are disposed in the contour of the enclosure.

Abstract: To provide a nonreciprocal circuit device which is compact and capable of obtaining a large attenuation in a specified frequency band without increasing the cost, and provided with at least a built-in inductor for a filter, a nonreciprocal circuit constituted together with the nonreciprocal circuit device, and a communication device using the circuit, central conductors are disposed in a ferrite to which the DC magnetic field is applied in an intersecting manner with each other, matching capacitors are respectively connected between port sections of the central conductors and a ground to constitute a nonreciprocal circuit, a solenoid-shaped inductor is connected between the port section of the central conductor and a signal input/output terminal, and the inductor is disposed in a relationship so that the direction of the magnetic flux which is generated by this inductor and passes through the ferrite is substantially perpendicular to the direction of the DC magnetic field to the ferrite.

Abstract: A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) analog isolator may be created in which an actuator such as an electrostatic motor drives a beam against an opposing force set, for example, by another electrostatic motor. Motion of the beam may be sensed by a sensor also attached to the beam. The beam itself is electrically isolated between the locations of the actuator and the sensor. The structure may be incorporated into integrated circuits to provide on-chip isolation.

Abstract: A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) analog isolator may be created in which an actuator such as an electrostatic motor drives a beam against an opposing force set, for example, by another electrostatic motor. Motion of the beam may be sensed by a sensor also attached to the beam. The beam itself is electrically isolated between the locations of the actuator and the sensor. The structure may be incorporated into integrated circuits to provide on-chip isolation.

Abstract: In an isolator, a common electrode is disposed on a first surface of a magnetic plate. On a second surface of the magnetic plate, first, second, and third center conductors are disposed crossing each other. The center conductors have their respective first ends connected to the common electrode, and their respective second ends connected to matching capacitors. Furthermore, the second end of the third center conductor is connected to a terminating resistor. The matching capacitor connected to the third center conductor has a Q factor of 200 or smaller and a capacitance of 18 pF or larger. The matching capacitors connected to the first and second center conductors respectively have Q factors of 400 or larger.

Abstract: A non-reversible circuit device includes input-output terminals formed on one end side of first, second, and third central conductors, respectively. The other ends thereof are introduced to one surface of a laminated substrate to form ground terminals. A ferrimagnetic member has electrode portions and is disposed on the one surface of the laminated substrate, so that the ground terminals are connected to the electrode portions. Thus, the ground terminals of the central conductors can be positioned so as not to project from the ferrimagnetic member. Thus, the laminated substrate can be reduced in size.

Abstract: An above resonance circulator/isolator and method for manufacturing the same is described. In one implementation, the above resonance circulator/isolator includes a magnet, a spacer, a single ferrite element and a center conductor. The center conductor is sandwiched between the magnet and the single ferrite element with the spacer interposed between the magnet and the center conductor.

Abstract: An above resonance circulator/isolator and method for manufacturing the same is described. In one implementation, the above resonance circulator/isolator includes a magnet, a spacer, a single ferrite element, a center conductor and a pole piece. The center conductor is sandwiched between the magnet and the single ferrite element with the spacer interposed between the magnet and the center conductor. The pole piece is coupled to the single ferrite element, such that the single ferrite element is sandwiched between the center conductor and the pole piece. Magnetic shielding is not necessary in particular implementations.

Abstract: A nonreciprocal circuit element with reduced insertion loss and excellent manufacturability is provided. The nonreciprocal circuit element includes first, second, and third central conductors 5, 6, and 7 located on a ferrite member 4 on different planes in a vertical direction with dielectric bodies sandwiched therebetween so that parts thereof cross each other in the vertical direction, a first yoke 1 arranged so as to cover a magnet 2, a second yoke 3 that constitutes a magnetic closed circuit together with the first yoke 1, and an insulating base 8 made of a molded synthetic resin for positioning the ferrite member 4. A plurality of input and output terminals 9 and 10 made of a material having a smaller electric resistance than that of the second yoke 3 is mounted in the insulating base 8. As a result, it is possible to obtain a nonreciprocal circuit element with reduced insertion loss compared to the conventional nonreciprocal circuit design.

Abstract: A garnet ferrite used for a non-reciprocal circuit device contains Fe in an amount lower than the value derived from stoichiometry by 0.5% to 5%, and more preferably by 1% to 3%. The garnet ferrite can exhibit a low insertion loss in a high-frequency band of more than 5 MHz.

Abstract: An isolator suitable for miniaturization due to a reduction in the size of a capacitor is provided. The isolator includes a flat plate-shaped ferrite member 4, and first, second, and third central conductors 5, 6, and 7 arranged on different planes in a vertical direction with dielectric bodies sandwiched therebetween so that parts thereof cross each other in the vertical direction. The ferrite member 4 is of a rectangle with long sides 4a and short sides 4b. One of the central conductors is located on the long side 4a and is arranged so as to transverse the short surface of the ferrite member 4 at an oblique angle to the short sides 4b. Therefore, the length of the central conductor increases, thereby increasing the inductance component. As a result, it is possible to reduce the size of the capacitor for performing resonance and to thus miniaturize the isolator.

Abstract: A high-frequency circuit device includes a distribution circuit (16) for distributing a signal inputted from a signal input terminal (20) to a plurality of first lines (16b) through a branch portion (16a), a synthetic circuit (18) for combining signals inputted from a plurality of second lines (18b) into one through a combined portion (18a) as an output signal and outputting it from a signal output terminal (22), transistors (14) respectively placed between the first lines (16b) of the distribution circuit (16) and the second lines (18b) of the synthetic circuit (18), and Isolators (24) respectively connected between the transistors (14) and the signal input terminal (20) and between the transistors (14) and the signal output terminal (22).

Abstract: A high-frequency magnetic ceramic comprises garnet ferrite represented by the formula AZB8-ZO12 wherein the site A comprises yttrium and the site B comprises iron, where Z is in the range of more than 3.00 to 3.09. The relative density of the high-frequency magnetic ceramic is at least 95%, the average grain diameter is at least 3 &mgr;m, and the 3&sgr; value of the grain diameters is 2 &mgr;m or less wherein &sgr; represents the standard deviation of the grain diameters. A high-frequency circuit component includes microwave magnetic composites composed of the high-frequency magnetic ceramic and central electrodes that are mutually insulated.

Abstract: A circulator includes: a conductive launching disk; at least two ferrite disks sandwiched about the launching disk; and at least two electromagnets (e.g., flat coils) sandwiched about the ferrite disks. Such a circulator can be used with a controller to selectively: control current flow through the electromagnets so as to induce through the launching disk a first magnetic field (resulting in a first direction of rotation) or a second magnetic field, substantially opposite to the first field (resulting in a second direction of rotation opposite the first rotation direction); and/or substantially prevent current flow through the electromagnets (substantially preventing rotation). A corresponding switching system includes: at least a first device, a second device and a third device; a selectively reversible circulator having at least three ports connected to the first, second and third devices, respectively; and a controller operable to change the rotation exhibited by the circulator.

Abstract: A nonreciprocal circuit device including a metal case through which a high frequency current is difficult to flow, and a communication apparatus incorporating the nonreciprocal circuit device. The cross section of the metal case has a rectangular-frame shape formed by inwardly bending a substantially rectangular metal plate at four positions at angles of 90 degrees in parallel to the short edges of the metal plate. The top ends of two arms of the metal case are opposed to each other at a specified distance. As a result, the metal case does not form a loop around a permanent magnet and a central electrode assembly.

Abstract: A compact non-reciprocal circuit device capable of handling a high power without impairment of the characteristics. The non-reciprocal circuit device contains a magnetic substrate that exhibits anisotropic behavior by application of a direct-current magnetic field. On the surface of the substrate, strip-lines are disposed at an angle, being insulated with each other. One end of each strip-line is grounded, and the other end of each is connected through a capacitor to a ground. Of the ends connecting the capacitors, one end connects to a termination resistor; the remaining ends connect each to an input terminal and an output terminal. The non-reciprocal circuit device exhibits non-reciprocal characteristics between the input and output terminals. The case of the device contains an insulating thermal conductor that serves as a heat-radiator for the termination resistor and the strip-lines.

Abstract: A circulator (100) is comprised of a transmission line three port Y junction (104). At least one cylindrical cavity structure (113, 115) is disposed adjacent to the Y junction and contains a ferromagnetic fluid (114). One or more magnets (112) are provided for applying a magnetic field (118) to the ferromagnetic fluid and the Y junction in a direction normal to a plane defined by said Y junction. A composition processor (301) is provided for dynamically changing a composition of the ferromagnetic fluid in response to a control signal to vary the permittivity and permeability of the ferromagnetic fluid.

Abstract: A nonreciprocal circuit device and a communication device having a nonreciprocal circuit device in which each end portion of each center electrode in the bottom layer of a multilayer-electrode structure on a surface of ferrite is thickened by forming a filled-in electrode in an opening in first and second insulating films on the upper surface of the end portion of the center electrode in the bottom layer. Each end portion of each center electrode in the second layer is thickened by forming a filled-in electrode in an opening in the second insulating film on the upper surface of the end portion of the center electrode in the second layer. Each end portion of each center electrode in the top layer (third layer) is thickened by forming a filled-in electrode in an opening in the second insulating film on the lower surface of the end portion of the center electrode in the top layer.

Abstract: Circulator unit comprising a first member (1) in a first dielectric layer (3) and a second member (2) in second dielectric layer (4) both members being of ferro-electric material and arranged adjacent to one another, a conductive circulator pattern (10) printed on the first or second member and arranged between the first and the second member. The first substrate extends beyond the second substrate on an area where a first set of terminals is provided rendering the first set of terminals accessible. The second member extends beyond the first member on an area where a second set of terminals is provided rendering the second set of terminals accessible. The unit comprises first (7) and second ground (8) conductors arranged on each side of the first and second members and furthermore comprises at least one magnet (5, 6) or coil for providing magnetic field through the first and second member.

Abstract: A non-reciprocal circuit element includes a plate-shaped magnetic member; a common electrode arranged on one side of the plate-shaped magnetic member; first, second, and third center conductors which extend in three directions from the outer peripheral portion of the common electrode in such a manner as to surround the plate-shaped magnetic member, which are bent on the other side of the plate-shaped magnetic member, and which intersect one another at predetermined angles on the other side; and a bias magnet arranged in such a manner as to oppose the plate-shaped magnetic member. The conductor width of at least portions of the first and second center conductors is less than 150 &mgr;m.

Abstract: A nonreciprocal circuit element includes a lower metallic case, a resin terminal case, a ferrite, a center conductor, an upper metallic case, a permanent magnet, matching capacitor elements and other elements. The center conductor includes center electrodes each having two lines extending from a ground electrode. The height of the top surface of each of the matching capacitor elements is lower than that of the top surface of the ferrite. Simultaneously, in at least one of the center electrodes disposed on the side surface of the ferrite, the edge thereof is located closer to the capacitor electrode of the corresponding matching capacitor element than the other edge thereof. Also, in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the height direction of the ferrite, the bottom surface of the one edge is located farther away from the capacitor electrode of the corresponding matching capacitor element than the top surface thereof.

Abstract: A nonreciprocal circuit device includes a metal casing (upper and lower casing members), a permanent magnet, a center electrode assembly, and a multilayer substrate. The multilayer substrate has terminal electrodes that protrude therefrom and includes a resistance element and matching capacitor elements. The terminal electrodes of the multilayer substrate are fabricated by providing through holes in constraining layers and, after firing, removing the constraining layers except for the through holes. The bottom section of the lower metal casing member is arranged among the terminal electrodes. A ground electrode that covers substantially the entire lower surface of the multilayer substrate is electrically connected to the bottom section of the lower metal casing member. The height of the protrusions of the terminal electrodes extending from the lower surface of the multilayer substrate is substantially equal to a thickness (about 0.1 mm to about 0.2 mm) of the lower metal casing member.

Abstract: A concentrated constant type isolator includes an upper member, a lower member, a resin case, a center electrode assembly, a permanent magnet, a resistor element, matching capacitor elements, and a resin member. By setting the electrostatic capacitance value of the matching capacitor element on the input terminal side and that on the output terminal side to appropriate values, the reflection loss characteristic of the concentrated constant type isolator is set such that the center frequency in a pass band is located between the frequency at which the input-side reflection loss becomes a maximum value and the frequency at which the output-side reflection loss becomes a maximum value, and such that the frequency at which insertion loss becomes the minimum value is close to the center frequency, whereby the standard of the insertion loss is satisfied.

Abstract: A center electrode assembly installed in a lumped-constant isolator includes a ferrite member having a substantially rectangular shape and three central conductors. Each of the central conductors includes a grounded leg portion which extends upward from a ground plate provided at the bottom surface of the ferrite along a side surface of the ferrite, which is bent at an upper ridge portion of the ferrite, and which extends on the top surface of the ferrite. The grounded leg portion of each of the central conductors is bent such that the grounded leg portion is substantially perpendicular to the upper ridge portion of the ferrite, and angular points of the central conductors, the angular points determining the crossing angle of the central conductors, are positioned on the top surface of the ferrite.

Abstract: A non-reciprocal circuit device comprising a plurality of central conductors 11a-11c overlapping with electric insulation from each other at 120°, a magnetic body 12 disposed in contact with or close to the central conductors 11a-11c, matching capacitors, a permanent magnet 3 disposed for applying a DC magnetic field to the central conductors 11a-11c and the magnetic body 12, and metal cases 1, 2 for receiving these parts and serving as a magnetic yoke, at least the matching capacitors being integrally constituted by a laminate module 5 having a substantially flat lower surface, and the laminate module 5 being disposed on a flat surface of a composite base 6 comprising an insulation member and conductor plates.

Abstract: A non-reciprocal circuit element includes first, second, and third central conductors, which are formed of thin films or thick films. Each of the first, second, and third central conductors includes a first extended portion which extends from one end of the corresponding central conductor and which is disposed on a side surface of the ferrite part and a second extended portion which extends from the other end of the corresponding central conductor and which is disposed on the side surface of the ferrite part. The adjacent first and second extended portions face each other with a second dielectric part formed of a thin film or a thick film disposed therebetween, and hence a capacitor is formed between the adjacent first and second extended portions. Without using known chip capacitors, the capacitors are thinly formed, leading to reduction in cost and size of the non-reciprocal circuit element.

Abstract: A nonreciprocal circuit device includes a resin case, and external terminals insert-molded with the resin case when the resin case is molded, so as to project from the resin case. The resin case is provided with concavities each formed in a bottom face of the resin case and enclosing a position at which each external terminal projects. During insert molding, any excess resin is absorbed by the concavities, whereby the resin is prevented from being applied to bottom faces of the external terminals.