Abstract
Multichannel very high frequency (VHF) high-power transmission system, based on a 90°, high-temperature superconductor YBa2Cu3O7 (YBCO) hybrid coupler is presented. The small dimension coupler performs as a phase shifter utilized for matching several different channels into a single junction. The planar coupler was implemented in a microstrip geometry by patterning a thin layer of YBCO on a sapphire substrate. Superconductivity is essential for obtaining low losses and high-power capabilities. The system was tested for power transmission of up to 52.9 dBm over a period of several hours. No deterioration with time was recorded. Maximum losses of 0.8 dB per channel were measured. The proposed system shows high-precision tuning capabilities, a critical feature for multichannel systems.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 9210793 |
Journal | IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2020 |
Keywords
- Communication systems
- High power transmission
- High-temperature superconductors (HTSC)
- Microstrip directional couplers
- Software-define radio (SDR)
- Superconducting devices
- VHF band
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering