Investigation of a Parallel Matrix Scheme with Reduced Weight and Size Indicators

The study of the parallel matrix scheme showed that in the case of installing artificial transmission lines in place of the usual regular segments along the entire length, we can get a reduction in weight and size indicators. However, the effectiveness of such a reduction in indicators will be approximately the same as in the case of miniaturization of a single matrix element. A parallel matrix circuit usually includes the same type of power dividers, phase-shifting cells and intersecting lines to ensure the necessary phase shifts between the output signals. Since it is impossible to realize the intersection of lines in one layer, the developers of microwave technology use instead crossovers that perform similar functions, but occupy a large area on the board. By installing artificial lines, we have achieved a minimization of weight and dimensions by 70.8%.