High Performance Circulators, Isolators and Electronic Waveguide Switches

Abstract

This paper presents the results of a most recent high technology development program that has led to significant state-of-the-art advances in the design and development of circulators, isolators and electronic waveguide switches at microwave and millimeter wave frequencies. These components are constructed by the use of an analytical design procedure. They are characterized by excellent electrical and environmental performance and feature a simple mechanical configuration, which results in significantly reduced prices. These units are presently commercially available from Aertech Industries, Sunnyvale, California, a TRW subsidiary.