1 and 2 Port Passive Components — Lesson 1

This lesson covers the concept of 1 port and 2 port devices. I also covers the shorted, open and matched load terminations. It provides practical examples of these components, such as bends, discontinuities, transitions, mode suppressors, and attenuators. The lesson also explains how to implement these components in real-world scenarios, such as in a coaxial cable or a rectangular waveguide.

Video Highlights

00:16 - Introduction
01:42 - Introduction to 1 port microwave devices
03:04 - Concept of shorted termination
05:10 - Concept of open termination
09:25 - Explanation of the concept of waveguide
16:12 - Concept of discontinuity
28:44 - Concept of attenuators
32:24. - Concept of mode suppressor

Key Takeaways

- Microwave integrated circuit components are categorized based on the number of ports.
- One-port devices are reciprocal by default and can be characterized by S parameters.
- Two-port devices include bends, discontinuities, transitions, mode suppressors, and attenuators. They can be characterized by their properties of S parameters.
- Practical implementation of these components involves considerations like avoiding abrupt transitions and managing fringing fields.