US 7,403,076 B1 · High frequency quasi optical power source capable of solid state implementation

Abstract

In one embodiment, a high frequency quasi optical oscillator power source is provided which includes an array of amplifier devices each having an input antenna tuned for a fundamental frequency. A amplifier coupled to the input antenna amplifies fundamental frequency signals. A multiplier coupled to the amplifier provides signals at a multiple of the fundamental frequency and at the fundamental frequency. The output antenna coupled to the multiplier is tuned at the fundamental frequency and at a multiple of the fundamental frequency. A grating lobe-to-main lobe converter located above the array of amplifier devices converts grating lobe power to main lobe power at the multiple of the fundamental frequency. A frequency selective reflector opposes the amplifier array to reflect signals at the fundamental frequency and to pass signals at the multiple of the fundamental frequency.

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Dependent claims

A high frequency quasi optical oscillator power source comprising:

a) an array of amplifier devices each comprising:
(i) an input antenna tuned to receive an input signal at a fundamental frequency;
(ii) a power amplifier coupled to the input antenna capable of amplifying a signal at the fundamental frequency;
(iii) a frequency multiplier capable of providing signals at a multiple of the fundamental frequency and at the fundamental frequency coupled to the power amplifier;
and
(iv) an output antenna coupled to the frequency multiplier and tuned to radiate signals at the fundamental frequency and at the multiple of the fundamental frequency;
b) a grating lobe-to-main lobe converter located above the array of amplifier devices, the grating lobe-to-main lobe converter being adapted to convert grating lobe power to main lobe power at the multiple of the fundamental frequency;
and
c) a frequency selective reflector opposing the array of amplifier devices, the frequency selective reflector being adapted to reflect signals at the fundamental frequency and to pass signals at the multiple of the fundamental frequency.

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High frequency quasi optical power source capable of solid state implementation

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High frequency quasi optical power source capable of solid state implementation

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Abstract

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