Insertion Loss Analysis: High Power Coupler

Identifying and addressing key factors affecting transmission efficiency in high-power applications

The inherent characteristics of the core transmission medium are a significant factor in High Power Coupler insertion loss.
Different media have different conductivity and insulation properties. When energy is transmitted through the medium, some energy is converted into heat energy due to the resistive effect of the medium.
Meanwhile, polarization loss and dielectric loss of the medium also lead to energy loss, especially in high-frequency operating scenarios.
Rapid polarization of medium molecules exacerbates energy loss, thus affecting the High Power Coupler's transmission efficiency.

The structural design of the High Power Coupler directly affects the energy transmission path and efficiency.
If the signal transmission path is poorly designed, energy will scatter and reflect during transmission, and untransmitted energy will be converted into losses.
Furthermore, unreasonable corners or cross-sectional changes in the structural layout can cause abrupt changes in energy transmission direction, leading to localized energy concentration and loss.
Additionally, if the coupling degree design of the coupling structure does not match actual requirements, some energy will not be effectively coupled, resulting in insertion loss.

Insufficient process precision during assembly can cause contact losses in High Power Coupler systems.
If the interfaces are not tightly fitted during component assembly, tiny gaps will form, leading to leakage and energy loss during transmission.
Furthermore, misalignment or insecure fixing of components during assembly can cause signal transmission path deviation, exacerbating energy scattering and reflection.
Meanwhile, impurities or contaminants introduced during assembly can affect the conductivity of the contact surfaces, further increasing insertion loss.

External environmental factors can indirectly exacerbate insertion loss in High Power Coupler applications.
Temperature changes in the environment affect the performance of core components, causing fluctuations in dielectric properties and circuit parameters, thereby affecting energy transfer efficiency and generating additional losses.
High humidity environments can cause moisture to accumulate on component surfaces, affecting insulation and conductivity and leading to energy leakage.
Furthermore, external electromagnetic interference can disrupt the stability of energy transfer, causing some energy to be consumed by interference signals, indirectly increasing insertion loss.