Real-World Taper Designs
Explore 8 practical examples from 5G antennas to satellite systems. Each design includes specifications, expected results, and engineering notes!
5G mmWave Antenna Feed (28 GHz)
Match 50Ω feedline to 100Ω antenna for n257 5G band
UWB Vivaldi Antenna Feed (3-10 GHz)
Match 50Ω coax to 75Ω tapered slot antenna
High-Speed Photodetector (DC-100 GHz)
Match 10Ω photodiode to 50Ω measurement system
Precision Coaxial Adapter (DC-67 GHz)
Match 50Ω to 75Ω for test equipment
X-Band Radar Antenna (8-12 GHz)
Match 50Ω waveguide to 100Ω horn antenna
Satellite LNB Feed (10.7-12.75 GHz)
Match antenna to low-noise amplifier input
Basic 50Ω to 75Ω Transition
Simple impedance converter for learning
Extreme Impedance Ratio (25Ω to 100Ω)
Large impedance transformation demonstration
🎯For Middle School Students
Each example shows a real device that uses Klopfenstein tapers! From your cell phone (5G) to satellite TV dishes to self-driving cars (radar), these tapers are everywhere. Click any card to see the engineering details and learn what makes each design special.
🔬For RF Engineers
These examples represent typical design scenarios across different frequency bands and applications. Note the substrate selections, impedance ratios, and return loss specifications. You can load any example into the Designer to modify parameters and explore trade-offs.