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An Eight-Way Radial Switch Based on SIW Power Divider

  • Lee, Dong-Mook (Dept. of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University) ;
  • An, Yong-Jun (Dept. of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University) ;
  • Yook, Jong-Gwan (Dept. of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University)
  • Received : 2012.03.14
  • Accepted : 2012.08.14
  • Published : 2012.09.30
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Abstract

This paper presents a single-pole eight-throw switch, based on an eight-way power divider, using substrate integrate waveguide(SIW) technology. Eight sectorial-lines are formed by inserting radial slot-lines on the top plate of SIW power divider. Each sectorial-line can be controlled independently with high level of isolation. The switching is accomplished by altering the capacitance of the varactor on the line, which causes different input impedances to be seen at a central probe to each sectorial line. The proposed structure works as a switching circuit and an eight-way power divider depending on the bias condition. The change in resonant frequency and input impedance are estimated by adapting a tapered transmission line model. The detailed design, fabrication, and measurement are discussed.

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