TRM Microwave Tech Talk: Hybrids

A hybrid is defined as something that is a combination of two or more different things. A familiar example is a car that runs on both gasoline and electricity. In the RF world, a hybrid is a four-port directional coupler that combines two or more different technologies. They are often ideal solutions when program managers are faced with design or engineering restrictions. This tutorial examines various types of hybrids and the related technology...