Wave transmission lines and networks – Coupling networks – With impedance matching
Patent
1991-05-01
1994-10-04
Gensler, Paul
Wave transmission lines and networks
Coupling networks
With impedance matching
333164, H03H 738, H01P 500
Patent
active
053529944
ABSTRACT:
A nonlinear impedance transformer comprising a plurality of scaled L-C sections. The first section has its inductance and capacitance values selected to establish a characteristic impedance approximately equal to the output impedance of the local oscillator. The last section has its inductance and capacitance values selected to establish an output impedance which substantially matches the input impedance of whatever device to which the nonlinear impedance transformer is coupled. The impedance of each section is scaled logarithmically between the values of the input and output impedances. An FET driver can be integrated on the same substrate as integrated versions of the nonlinear impedance transformer. In such a case, the input impedance of the first section is set to the output impedance of the FET, i.e., about 10 ohms.
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Black Alistair D.
Bloom David M.
Marsland Robert A.
Podell Allen F.
Shakouri Mohammad S.
Gensler Paul
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