Radio-frequency design of a new C-band variable power splitter

Abstract

A novel variable C-band radio-frequency (RF) power splitter was designed at Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Using three RF impedance combiners, an H-bend, and an RF polarizer, this new power splitter is much more compact than a traditionally designed splitter, which comprises three 3-dB hybrids. The parameters were optimized to achieve good matching and minimize reflection. Here, the RF design of the new C-band variable power splitter is presented.