Design Parameters
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50 Ω
75 Ω
20 dB
1 GHz
10 GHz
4.4
18.5 mm
See how Klopfenstein compares to simpler taper types
🎯 For Middle School Students:
Think of this like a highway merge! The blue line (Klopfenstein) changes faster in the middle and slower at the ends - just like a well-designed highway merge prevents traffic jams. The straight orange line (Linear) changes at a constant rate, causing more "traffic" (reflections).
🔬 For RF Engineers:
The Klopfenstein profile is derived from Chebyshev filter optimization. The non-linear impedance variation minimizes reflections in the passband. Notice the exponential-like shape (modified Bessel I₁ function) creates optimal impedance matching for the given length.