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3-Port Frequency Selective Absorptive Limiter

Published

Author(s)

A Hueltes, Eduard Rocas, Carlos Collado, Jordi Mateu, D Garcia-Pastor, James Booth, Rafael P. Robles

Abstract

This paper proposes a novel 3-port absorptive limiter for frequency selective circuits based on a similar configuration than a conventional 90º hybrid coupler. This circuit uses the switching features existing in common diode devices to changes between the absorptive limiting and the non- limiting state. Theoretical description and design is presented along with a preliminary prototype based on shunt PIN diodes. Measurements of the limiting performance of the devices as a function of power demonstrate the viability of the concept.
Citation
IEEE Microwave and Wireless Components Letters
Volume
27

Keywords

Absorptive limiter, frequency selective limiter, diode limiter, bi-state phase shifter.

Citation

Hueltes, A. , Rocas, E. , Collado, C. , Mateu, J. , Garcia-Pastor, D. , Booth, J. and Robles, R. (2017), 3-Port Frequency Selective Absorptive Limiter, IEEE Microwave and Wireless Components Letters, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=922182 (Accessed October 10, 2025)

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Created April 30, 2017, Updated October 12, 2021
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