Design Techniques of High-Power Radial Combiners

Radial power combiners offer a very compact solution to combine the outputs of power sources whether traveling wave tubes or solid-state modules. They can be realized in many transmission media and waveguides. This session focuses on the design techniques of various waveguide radial combiners. All aspects of the design will be discussed. This includes the different types, the pros and cons of each type and the design methodologies suitable for each type. State-of-the-art designs from all over the world will be discussed to give a complete overview of the subject to both new beginners and expert designers.