Microwave transverse electromagnetic delay line
First Claim
1. A microwave delay line, comprising:
- a central conductor having a length;
a dielectric material configured to cover the length of the central conductor; and
an outer conductor having a geometric cross-section and including at least one guide formed on a surface thereof, the dielectric-covered central conductor being disposed in the guide, wherein the guide is configured to at least partially encompass the dielectric-covered central conductor disposed therein.
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Abstract
A low-loss, phase stable, microwave transverse electromagnetic delay line having an increased lifetime and a reduced cost of manufacture. The microwave delay line includes a TEM transmission line having a central conductor, a dielectric material covering the length of the central conductor, and a solid outer conductor on which the dielectric-covered central conductor is wound. The outer conductor includes at least one guide formed on a surface thereof into which the dielectric-covered central conductor is disposed. The microwave delay line further includes two microwave connectors mounted at respective ends of the outer conductor and operatively coupled to corresponding ends of the central and outer conductors, and a metal cover configured to enclose the microwave delay line to prevent signal leakage and protect the microwave delay line from environmental damage.
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24 Claims
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1. A microwave delay line, comprising:
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a central conductor having a length;
a dielectric material configured to cover the length of the central conductor; and
an outer conductor having a geometric cross-section and including at least one guide formed on a surface thereof, the dielectric-covered central conductor being disposed in the guide, wherein the guide is configured to at least partially encompass the dielectric-covered central conductor disposed therein. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method of manufacturing a microwave delay line, comprising the steps of:
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providing a central conductor having a length;
covering the length of the central conductor with a dielectric material;
providing an outer conductor having a geometric cross-section; and
forming at least one guide on a surface of the outer conductor and disposing the dielectric-covered central conductor in the guide, wherein the guide is formed on the outer conductor surface to at least partially encompass the dielectric-covered central conductor disposed therein. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24)
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