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Ka-Band Klopfenstein Tapered Impedance Transformer for Radar Applications

Liza Resley,

Dr. Liza Resley

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

University of Colorado

United States

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Heather Song

Prof. Heather Song

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

University of Colorado

USA

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Progress In Electromagnetics Research C, Vol. 27, 253-263, 2012

doi:10.2528/PIERC11112310

Abstract

The design, fabrication, and characterization of an amulti-section impedance transformer using Klopfenstein tapering method is presented. The transformer is employed in a Ka-band traveling-wave tube (TWT)for radar applications. The Klopfenstein tapering provides the shortest length between the two different impedance levels with continuous tapering sections.

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Liza Resley, and Heather Song, "Ka-Band Klopfenstein Tapered Impedance Transformer for Radar Applications," Progress In Electromagnetics Research C, Vol. 27, 253-263, 2012.
doi:10.2528/PIERC11112310

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