Universal fixture/package for spatial-power-combined amplifier
First Claim
1. A spatial-power-combined amplifier, comprising:
- a plurality of cards having amplification means for amplifying a signal;
a plurality of spacers disposed among said cards such that said cards are spaced apart and generally disposed parallel to a direction of propagation of said signal; and
a flange which is disposed about said cards, said flange being adjustable along said direction of propagation and relative to a base that supports said flange.
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Abstract
A combined test fixture and spatial-power-combined amplifier includes a base, a first waveguide mounting flange engaged to said base, a second waveguide mounting flange engaged to said base, a waveguide input fixed to said first flange, a waveguide output fixed to said second flange, an amplifier array disposed between said first flange and second flange, said array comprising a plurality of semiconductors for amplifying a signal, and a spacer for spacing apart said semiconductors. A plurality of amplifier cards constitute the array, with the cards being disposed in various arrangements which include a linearly stacked arrangement and radially stacked arrangement. The first and second waveguide mounting flanges are constructed to slide along the base to enable the amplifier array to be easily changed.
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28 Claims
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1. A spatial-power-combined amplifier, comprising:
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a plurality of cards having amplification means for amplifying a signal; a plurality of spacers disposed among said cards such that said cards are spaced apart and generally disposed parallel to a direction of propagation of said signal; and a flange which is disposed about said cards, said flange being adjustable along said direction of propagation and relative to a base that supports said flange. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A combined spatial-power amplifier and test fixture for testing amplification devices, comprising:
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a base; a first mounting flange slidably engaged to said base; and a plurality of cards having amplification means for amplifying a signal, said cards being spaced apart from each other and releasably engaged to said first mounting flange. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A spatial-power-combined amplifier, comprising:
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a base; a first waveguide mounting flange engaged to said base; a second waveguide mounting flange engaged to said base; a waveguide input fixed to said first flange; a waveguide output fixed to said second flange; an amplifier array disposed between said first flange and second flange, said array comprising a plurality of semiconductors for amplifying a signal; and a spacer for spacing apart said semiconductors, said spacer being configured to provide a hole for allowing access for a bias connection to said semiconductors. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A test fixture for spatial-power-combined amplifier, comprising:
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a base; a first waveguide mounting flange slidably engaged to said base; a second waveguide mounting flange slidably engaged to said base; a waveguide input detachably fixed to said first flange; a waveguide output detachably fixed to said second flange; and an amplifier array disposed between said first flange and second flanges, said array comprising a plurality of amplifier cards that are releasably engaged to said first and second waveguide mounting flanges. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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