■PHASE SHIFTER |
The PHASE SHIFTER changes the phase of the input signal and outputs it. There are various types according to the phase control system.
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(1) |
Octave band method |
This type is the lowest cost and most used. It is composed of 90deg hybrid and variable-capacitance diodes. The phase of the output signal can be continuously changed by the DC voltage control. The bandwidth is decided by the 90deg hybrid.
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Frequency conversion method |
The input RF signal is converted into an intermediate frequency, and then, it is converted back into its former frequency. The phase of the output signal is changed by changing the phase of the local oscillation frequency signal used at this time. Even if the input frequency changes into this type, the amount of the phase change remains constant.
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PLL method (APC) |
The output signal or external signal is compared in the phase with the input signal, and the phase of the output signal is changed depending on the amount of the delay in the feedback control loop. This type has the highest stability. It is possible to manufacture a phase shifter with a stability of less than ±0.1 degrees when used together with a homothermal box.
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IQ method |
This type creates wideband with an IQ modulator, and the linearity is excellent.
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Frequency range |
Individual frequency, Octave band, Wideband by two or more octave band modules (up to 3GHz) |
Input impedance |
50Ω |
Input level |
0dBm |
Input VSWR |
Less than 1.5 |
Input connector |
BNC,N,SMA etc. |
Output impedance |
50Ω |
Output level |
0dBm |
Output connector |
BNC,N,SMA etc. |
Transmission loss |
0dB (Amplifier built-in type) |
Frequency flatness |
Within ±1.0dB (Depending on band) |
Sprious |
-15dB typ |
Phase control type |
①Octave band ②Frequency conversion ③PLL (APC) ④IQ |
Control method |
DC voltage, Digital control, Adjustment by volume |
Control resolution |
Continuous, Step |
Variable amount |
More than 360° |
Option |
Amplitude adjustment (Limitter etc.), Phase meter, External control, etc. |
Power suplly |
DC power supply, AC100V |
Shape |
NIM, JIS/EIA rack, aluminum case |