Systems and methods for generating radio frequency signals

Abstract

The present embodiments are directed to a device for generating radio frequency signals, including high power radio frequency signals. In certain embodiments, the device comprises multiple transmission lines driven in parallel at their input and connected in series at their output. The electromagnetic transit lengths of the transmission lines may be unequal. A series connection of the transmission lines at the output may produce an output signal from each transmission line driving the same polarity signal to the load. The series connection of transmission lines at the output may produce a bipolar output signal. One section of the device may convert a unipolar input signal into a bipolar signal. One section of the device may duplicate the input signal. Multiple sections may be arranged to convert a unipolar input signal into multiple radio frequency oscillations.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A device, comprising:
 a signal source operable to provide an electromagnetic pulsed signal;   two or more transmission lines coupled to the signal source at first ends of the two or more transmission lines to receive the electromagnetic pulsed signal; and   a load coupled to at least one of the two or more transmission lines,   wherein the two or more transmission lines have an impedance that substantially matches an impedance of the signal source, and wherein the two or more transmission lines are operable to transform the electromagnetic pulsed signal into a bipolar oscillating radio frequency (RF) output signal at the load.