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AssigneeTyco Electronics Corporation
InventorsRaymond G. Jussaume, George W. Hempel
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A compact dual element cascade circulator in which performance is enhanced while the size of the overall device is 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 a single oblong permanent magnet, a dual 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. A single impedance matching structure is coupled between successive junctions. By configuring the dual element cascade circulator to include the single permanent magnet and the dual ferrite component that are employed by successive junctions of the circulator, and the single impedance matching structure coupled between the respective successive junctions, enhanced circulator performance and a reduced device size are achieved.
A radio frequency/microwave junction-type circulator, comprising:
A method of manufacturing a radio frequency/microwave junction-type circulator, comprising the steps of:
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