The present disclosure relates to a dielectric coupling sleeve configured to capacitively couple a first electrical conductor to a second electrical conductor. The dielectric coupling sleeve includes a first sleeve section and a second sleeve section. The first sleeve section has a first diameter. A receiving space is closed on one side and formed in the first sleeve section. The receiving section is configured to receive an insertion of the first electrical conductor. The second sleeve section has a second diameter. The second diameter is smaller than the first diameter. The second sleeve section is configured for insertion into the conductor cavity of the second electrical conductor.

A circuit board for an antenna assembly comprising: an antenna, a slot extending from a front end of the circuit board for trapping ground currents generated by the antenna, at least one electronic component placed at a front end of the circuit board, at least one of a biasing line and a ground line for the at least one electronic component wherein the biasing line and/or the ground line are routed from the electronic component through the slot.

Fabrication of superconducting devices that combine or separate direct currents and microwave signals is provided. A method can comprise forming a direct current circuit that supports a direct current, a microwave circuit that supports a microwave signal, and a common circuit that supports the direct current and the microwave signal. The method can also comprise operatively coupling a first end of the direct current circuit and a first end of the microwave circuit to a first end of the common circuit. The direct current circuit can comprise a bandstop circuit and the microwave circuit can comprise a capacitor. Alternatively, the direct current circuit can comprise a bandstop circuit and the microwave circuit can comprise a bandpass circuit. Alternatively, the microwave circuit can comprise a capacitor and the direct current circuit can comprise one or more quarter-wavelength transmission lines.

A device includes a transmission plate, a conductive plate, a first capacitive unit, and electrodes. The transmission plate is configured to be electrically coupled between an input source and a load. The conductive plate includes a winding structure and is configured to be electrically coupled to ground. The first capacitive unit is electrically coupled between the conductive plate and the transmission plate. The electrodes are interdigitated with the winding structure of the conductive plate.

A circuit for blocking undesired input direct current of AC-coupled broadband circuits. The circuit includes a capacitor coupled to an input port and a common node. The input port receives a RF input signal. Additionally, the circuit includes a current source supplying a DC current to the common node leading a bias current to an output port. Further, the circuit includes a variable voltage source through an internal load and a close loop with an application circuit having an input load coupled to the output port to determine various bias voltages to control the bias current at the output port in association with a RF output signal that is substantially free of any input direct current originated from the RF input signal and is associated with an inherent low cut-off frequency independent of the various bias voltages.

Non-coaxial conductors, such as direct current power conductors, may be inserted into, or separated from, a central section of a radio frequency (RF) coaxial conductor that is supplying RF signals.

A coaxial radio frequency (RF) isolator is disclosed. The isolator can include an input connector, an output connector, and a conductive body. The isolator can also include an outer shield surrounding a portion of the body. The isolator can further include a coupler within the outer shield and forming a cavity between an inner surface of the body and the coupling member. The coupler can be configured to electrically couple with the outer shield. Additionally, the isolator can include a coaxial circuit surrounding a portion of the coupler within the cavity. Further, the isolator can include a toroid surrounding a portion of the coupler and positioned within the cavity. Moreover, the isolator can include a signal conditioning circuit electrically configured to condition signals communicated between the input connector and the output connector.

A device includes a transmission plate, a conductive plate, a first capacitive unit, and electrodes. The transmission plate is configured to be electrically coupled between an input source and a load. The conductive plate includes a winding structure and is configured to be electrically coupled to ground. The first capacitive unit is electrically coupled between the conductive plate and the transmission plate. The electrodes are interdigitated with the winding structure of the conductive plate.

A signal transmission line is disclosed. The signal transmission line includes a dielectric substrate, a signal line formed on a first surface of the dielectric substrate, a first conductive layer formed on a second surface of the dielectric substrate, and a first stub formed on the first surface of the dielectric substrate, the first stub being electrically connected with the signal line. The first stub includes a plurality of straight areas each extending from a different position of the signal line, a conductor part extending in parallel with the signal line, the conductor part being electrically connected with straight areas, a projection part connected with the conductor part, the projection part extending from the conductor part, and an opening provided between the conductor part and the signal line.

A circuit board for an antenna assembly comprising: an antenna, a slot extending from a front end of the circuit board for trapping ground currents generated by the antenna, at least one electronic component placed at a front end of the circuit board, at least one of a biasing line and a ground line for the at least one electronic component wherein the biasing line and/or the ground line are routed from the electronic component through the slot.