Broadband waveguide

摘要

A broadband waveguide incorporates various reflection suppression techniques to reduce reflections in signals communicated thereby. The waveguide includes one or more filaments that each include a first and second end. A first matrix may be configured proximate the first end(s) while a second matrix may be configured proximate an intermediate location between the first and second ends. A damping material may cover a portion of the filament(s) that extends from the second matrix to the second end(s) (including the second end(s) themselves) and/or the second end(s) of the filament(s) is/are shaped to at least partially suppress reflections of the signal therefrom. When configured with multiple filaments, at least two of the filaments may have differing lengths that extend from the second matrix and also operate to at least partially suppress reflections of a signal.

主权项

1. A broadband waveguide configured to communicate a signal, comprising:
a plurality of filaments each including a first end, a second end, and a length between the first and second ends, at least two filaments of the plurality of filaments having differing lengths; a first matrix coupling the plurality of filaments to one another proximate the respective first ends thereof; and a second matrix coupling the plurality of filaments to one another proximate an intermediate location between the first and second ends thereof, the first and second matrices configured to secure the filaments in a bundle, wherein the at least two filaments having differing lengths operate to suppress reflections of a signal introduced proximate the first matrix caused by the respective second ends.