Dielectric Coupler for General Purpose Q-Band EPR Cavity

Here, we report on a robust and efficient mechanism for tuning the microwave coupling of a Q-band (34 GHz), general purpose, cylindrical EPR cavity operating in the TE011 mode. This novel mechanism allows for both the adjustment of the cavity’s coupling over a wide frequency range, as well as its bandwidth from that of a high-Q cavity (about 10 MHz), to a broadband cavity (above 1 GHz). The coupling element consists of a dielectric plate fixed onto a movable waveguide short that allows for two modes of operation. In the first mode, the dielectric plate does not influence the resonance properties of the coupling iris and allows for precise, critical coupling of the high-Q cavity. In the second mode, the dielectric plate is positioned in front of the coupling iris, varying the iris’ resonance properties and allowing very strong overcoupling to be achieved. This mechanism can be generalized for other types of EPR cavities, in particular at high microwave frequencies.

Multimode Bus Coupler for Device Communication Integrated in 3D-Opto-MID

In this article, we give an overview of the development of an asymmetric optical bus coupler (AOBC) from the theoretical basis, the optical continuous wave, and bit rate performance to the implementation in a 3-D-Opto-MID package. The coupler allows for an interruption-free and bidirectional connection between two multimode waveguides, with different coupling ratios at the same node up to an aspect ratio of 5:1 depending on the coupling direction. For the first time, data transmission up to 12.5 Gbit/s is demonstrated with the AOBC, as well as the full implementation of the coupling element into a 3-D-Opto-MID package including an electrical test circuit.

Modeling the input of radiation into plane linear waveguides using diffraction gratings for a new technology for the manufacture of waveguide systems

The numerical simulation and selection of optimal parameters of the diffraction grating for a newly developed technology for the manufacture of plane waveguide systems are performed. In contrast to the use of ready-made silicon wafers on an insulator, the new technology has been developed for the manufacture of a fully autonomous radiation input system, a coupling element and the waveguide itself. A general description of the technology of the ‘radiation input – propagation – radiation output’ system is given. Concrete fabrication parameters of the lattice height, the substrate and coating layers are found. The coupling efficiency of radiation input into the waveguide is found to be 30%.

Dynamic Analysis of Bevel Gear System in Main Retarder

The main retarder of vehicle is gear rotor system, its vibration property is complex. The whole transfer matrix method is a new algorithm to study, relationship of the displacements and forces are established considering gyroscopic moment and coupling vibration. The meshing point between rotors is treated as coupling element, balance equations are estalished on deformation compatibility condition. The globe status vectors including forces and displacements of all shafts were integrated into a whole transfer matrix. So it can be programming and has high numerical stability and accuracy. The influence of the meshing effect on vibration of the system can be systematically studied. The status vectors such as displacements, deflection angles, torsion angles, shearing forces, bending moments and torques are no longer independent. The vibration property of the geared rotor system was calculated and analyzed. The numerical results revealed that many coupling critical rational speeds of the system are derived. vibration of main retarder can be improved.

Dynamic Analysis of Bevel Gear System in Main Retarder

The main retarder of vehicle is gear rotor system, its vibration property is complex. The whole transfer matrix method is a new algorithm to study, relationship of the displacements and forces are established considering gyroscopic moment and coupling vibration. The meshing point between rotors is treated as coupling element, balance equations are estalished on deformation compatibility condition. The globe status vectors including forces and displacements of all shafts were integrated into a whole transfer matrix. So it can be programming and has high numerical stability and accuracy. The influence of the meshing effect on vibration of the system can be systematically studied. The status vectors such as displacements, deflection angles, torsion angles, shearing forces, bending moments and torques are no longer independent. The vibration property of the geared rotor system was calculated and analyzed. The numerical results revealed that many coupling critical rational speeds of the system are derived. vibration of main retarder can be improved.

Small-Size Square Ring 1-Bit Reconfigurable Transmitarray Unit Cell for C-Band Applications

The paper presents a reconfigurable linear polarized transmitarray unit cell design with 1-bit phase quantization for C-band applications. The unit-cell structure consists of two square ring patches of reduced size, which are connected using a coupling element. Incorporating p-i-n diodes inside the coupling element allows controlling the current flow direction in the antennas and providing a 180° phase difference. An analysis of the unit-cell insertion loss contributed by small-size antennas and coupling between them is discussed. The p-i-n diode parasitic parameters are taken into consideration of the unit cell performance simulation. It was shown that the insertion loss caused by the p-i-n diodes parasitic parameters can be reduced. The original biasing circuitry providing p-i-n diodes control voltage is proposed. Simulation results of the reconfigurable unit cell are validated by measurements in a waveguide. As a result of measurements, the insertion loss is −2.3 dB at 5.9 GHz, the reflection coefficient module is less than −20 dB, the phase difference error does not exceed ± 1° in the passband, while 3-dB bandwidth corresponds to 180 MHz (3.4%).

Dynamic Characteristics of a Flexible Coupling

Flexible couplings are used to transmit power between two shafts and accommodate, more realistically, a combination of parallel, axial and angular misalignments, between them. Presence of misalignment of certain degree is considered unavoidable. The coupling also attenuates the transmission of fluctuation of torque and speed from one rotor to the other by flexing itself, and is thus helpful in providing nearly smooth transmission of speed and torque. However, in this process, the dynamic behavior of the rotors is also influenced by the coupling characteristics, as the coupling incorporates a flexible damped intermediate member between the shafts it couples. A detailed literature survey has shown that researchers so far have not attempted to find out the dynamic characteristics, the stiffness and damping of a coupling, and, instead, the effect of misalignment (combination of parallel and angular misalignment) is considered to generate forces independent of the coupling characteristics. This paper attempts to find out an analytical model for the dynamic characteristic of segmented link coupling in terms of suitable non-dimensional coefficients to generate the characteristics of a coupling element which may be used for dynamic analysis of coupled rotor shaft system.