Reduction of Peak Power of Reflected Pulse in TEM Horn Antennas by
Loading LC Components
Abstract
TEM horn antennas are used in ultra-wide-band high-power applications.
High reflected peak powers can threat and damage the pulse generators.
In this work, the peak power of the reflected pulse is reduced by
loading series LC circuits at the endings of a linearly-tapered TEM horn
antenna. Blend edges at the endings are also applied. The influences of
the blend edges and LC components on the reflected pulse and radiation
performances are simulated using CST MS Studio. The dispersive
propagation of the wave caused by the loaded LC components is considered
as the mechanism of the reduction of the peak power of the reflected
pulse, which is effectively reduced by 45%. Meanwhile the peak-to-peak
voltage monitored at a point in far-field on the bore-sight direction
remains well and a small enhancement of the low-frequency directivity is
observed.