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This work proposes an easily scalable quadrature hybrid coupler (QHC) topology with two symmetric stepped apertures that originate a square coaxial-like mid-section. This new configuration enables an ultra-compact design, three times shorter than equivalent structures, having 40% of fractional bandwidth with 25 dB of matching/isolation and 1 dB of axial ratio (AR). The impedance transformers can be easily redesigned to meet other requirements related to electrical performance or even other desired coupling values. For verification purposes, a prototype at Ku-band was manufactured and measured showing good agreement with simulation results.

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Autotrack systems for space applications are typically based on monopulse. These systems require a specific test before being operative, typically through calibration towers, leading to expensive operating costs and antenna downtime. This work aims to present a technique to test in-lab these systems by the generation of high order modes as if they would be coupled using a calibration tower as well-known target. The theoretical working principle and a proof-of-concept design will be presented in Ku-band to confirm the reliability of the model.