s-parameter of hybrid coupler

[shrestharekha]

what is the physical significance of the s11,s21,s31,s41 curves in hybrid coupler????

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is that return loss,isolation.....

 

[Microwave123]

Hi shrestharekha,

S11 = return loss
S21 = through port
S31 = coupled port
S41 = isolation port

These parameter can have different meaning depending on how you define port 1,2,3, and 4. Generally, people stick to this convention.

Hope this helps,

Microwave123