• The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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• v.13 no.6
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• pp.521-527
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• 2002

In this paper, we introduce a procedure to find design parameter for array coupled lines using 2-D finite element analysis. To extract design parameters using FE calculation, we set up several design conditions. In order to show the validity of our approach, we designed, simulated and fabricated a comb-line bandpass filter.

• Journal of the Institute of Electronics Engineers of Korea TC
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• v.38 no.3
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• pp.35-43
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• 2001

A method is newly presented to synthesize the modal impedances satisfying the desired coupling factor of a reflective (or hack ward) coupled-line. The synthesis is achieved by optimal perturbations of repeating null points of lobes inherent to the solution of the first order nonlinear differential equation for coupling. It is based on the synthesis method of nonlinear source distribution functions for the prescribed space factor pattern in the one-dimensional array antenna. Here, the conventional synthesis method for the even distribution function is extended to the odd case. Resulting modal impedances will have continuously varying profiles. The design procedure of asymmetrical and symmetrical couplers corresponding to the even and odd distribution functions, is examplified to show the generalization and the simplicity of the proposed method.