RADIO FREQUENCY ATTENUATOR

Patent · Tue Nov 12 04:00:00 EST 1963

OSTI ID:4700485

Giordano, S

A high peak power level r-f attenuator that is readily and easily insertable along a coaxial cable having an inner conductor and an outer annular conductor without breaking the ends thereof is presented. Spaced first and second flares in the outer conductor face each other with a slidable cylindrical outer conductor portion therebetween. Dielectric means, such as water, contact the cable between the flares to attenuate the radio-frequency energy received thereby. The cylindrical outer conductor portion is slidable to adjust the voltage standing wave ratio to a low level, and one of the flares is slidable to adjust the attenuation level. An integral dielectric container is also provided. (AFC)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-17-041237
• Assignee: U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
• Patent Number(s): US 3110872
• OSTI ID: 4700485
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

CABLES
COAXIAL CABLES
CYLINDERS
DIELECTRICS
ELECTRIC CONDUCTIVITY
ELECTRIC POTENTIAL
ENERGY
INSTRUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTATION
LOSSES
RADIO WAVES
SPACERS
WATER
WIRES