A miniature LCP-based quadrature hybrid coupler for GPS system on package (SoP)

Eyad Arabi*, Atif Shamim

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Abstract

In this paper, a quadrature hybrid coupler is presented for a GPS system on packages (SoP). The coupler is based on lumped components and is designed for multi-layer LCP (M-LCP) for the first time. A novel topology that uses fewer components and utilizes mutual coupling is introduced. As a result of this new topology the coupler dimensions are (3.6 × 4.9 × 0.13)mm3 making it the smallest reported for the GPS band. The design is approximately 98 % smaller than distributed element couplers as well as being considerably thinner than reported multi-layer designs. The coupler demonstrates an insertion loss of 0.6 dB and more than 20 dB isolation at the operating frequency.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationEuropean Microwave Week 2012
Subtitle of host publication"Space for Microwaves", EuMW 2012, Conference Proceedings - 42nd European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2012
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages471-474
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9782874870279
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Event2012 42nd European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2012 - Held as Part of 15th European Microwave Week, EuMW 2012 - Amsterdam, Netherlands
Duration: Oct 29 2012Nov 1 2012

Publication series

NameEuropean Microwave Week 2012: "Space for Microwaves", EuMW 2012, Conference Proceedings - 42nd European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2012

Conference

Conference2012 42nd European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2012 - Held as Part of 15th European Microwave Week, EuMW 2012
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityAmsterdam
Period10/29/1211/1/12

Bibliographical note

KAUST Repository Item: Exported on 2020-04-23

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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