Wave transmission lines and networks – Plural channel systems – Having branched circuits
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-28
2008-11-25
Lee, Benny (Department: 2817)
Wave transmission lines and networks
Plural channel systems
Having branched circuits
C333S125000, C333S127000, C333S128000, C333S136000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07456704
ABSTRACT:
A power combiner comprising an LC lattice structure is shown, together with a method for generating a planar wave front. The LC structure can comprise constant or voltage dependent capacitors. Either the delay or the characteristic impedance of the two-dimensional transmission line formed by the LC lattice structure are kept constant. A planar wave propagating along one direction of the transmission line gradually experiences higher impedances at the edges, creating a lower resistance path for the current in the middle. This funnels more power to the center as the wave propagates.
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Afshari Ehsan
Bhat Harish
Hajimi{grave over (r)}i Seyed Ali
California Institute of Technology
Glenn Kimberly E
Lee Benny
Steinfl & Bruno
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