Design Equations for the H-plane Power Divider with a Circular Post in a Rectangular Waveguide

  • Han Sang-Sin (Dept. of Radio Eng., Graduate School, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Lee Sun-Young (Dept. of Radio Eng., Graduate School, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Ko Han-Woong (Dept. of Radio Eng., Graduate School, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Park Dong-Hee (School of Electrical, Electronics and Information Eng., Chungju University) ;
  • Ahn Bierng-Chearl (Dept. of Radio Eng., Graduate School, Chungbuk National University)
  • Published : 2004.12.01

Abstract

Universal design equations are presented for the H-plane T-junction power divider with a circular conducting post in a rectangular waveguide. For a given operating frequency and power split ratio, the post offset from the T-junction center line, the distance between the post and the waveguide wall, and the post diameter can be adjusted to obtain a minimum reflection at the input waveguide. Optimum values of the post offset are given in terms of the normalized frequency and the power split ratio. Corresponding values of the post diameter and the distance of the post from the waveguide wall are given in terms of the normalized frequency and the post offset.

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