stripline directional coupler

[Chandana89]

hi can anyone pl help me in designing a dual directional coupler at 430Mhz..,

and basically how to design a coupler.
pl reply asp

 

[D.A.(Tony)Stewart]

what value of coupling?

-10db ? **broken link removed**


YOu can possibly use GETEK FR4, but best performance is Teflon ($)
http://www.rogerscorp.com/documents...ons-for-Broadside-and-Edgewise-Stripline.aspx see design here

 

[Chandana89]

no actually v r designing a stripline coupler., which is given in the example of the AWR software..
but vr not able to design. can u help us in that.
vr getting error in EM layers(while adding a conductor)

 

[D.A.(Tony)Stewart]

dont use the simulator. If you are using teflon,use the data sheet I provided

 

[Chandana89]

how to design DIRECTIONAL COUPLER in Microwave Office??

and how to find the dimension in the layout?