Sit on top circuit board ferrite phase shifter

Abstract

Systems and methods for sit on top circuit board ferrite phase shifters are provided. In at least one embodiment, the system comprises a waveguide ferrite phase shifter configured to propagate electromagnetic energy longitudinally between the ends of the waveguide ferrite phase shifter, a stripline circuit board that includes a conductive trace, and one or more conductive pins configured to couple electromagnetic energy between the conductive trace and an end of the waveguide ferrite phase shifter. The waveguide ferrite phase shifter comprises at least one ferromagnetic core that extends longitudinally between the ends of the waveguide ferrite phase shifter, at least one dielectric slab that abuts one side of the ferromagnetic core and extends longitudinally through the waveguide ferrite phase shifter against the ferromagnetic core, and a metalized rectangular housing that encases the ferromagnetic core and the dielectric slab and extends longitudinally between the ends of the waveguide ferrite phase shifter.

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