Application Notes: Hybrid Coupler Basics
Application Notes: Hybrid Coupler Basics
Application Notes: Hybrid Coupler Basics
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3 dB, 90 degree hybrids are also know as quadrature hybrids because a signal applied to any input, will result in two equal amplitude signals that are quadrant (90 apart). It also makes no difference which port is the input because the relationship at the outputs remains the same as these devices are electrically and mechanically symmetrical. This configuration ensures a high degree of isolation between the two output ports and the two input ports without unwanted interaction between them.
Common Applications
Carriers are often faced with the challenge of adding next generation services while trying to keep CAPX equipment costs low. An economical solution to this problem is to combine two transmitters with a hybrid coupler to share one antenna, thus freeing up another antenna for the overlay. The hybrid coupler provides excellent isolation between the receivers and group delay is extremely small having no effect on current receiver calibration or operation. Hybrid couplers can also be used to split signals from tower top amplifiers to BTS receivers (remember mismatches on the input side have no effect on the output ports). For in-Building distribution systems, hybrids are useful in carrying multiple carrier inputs because the high degree of isolation between the two output ports and the two input ports without unwanted interaction between carriers .
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