Abstract
Nonlinear signal distortion, caused by passive intermodulation (PIM),
presents a major challenge to modern multi-carrier communications and
radar systems. Reverse PIM products generated by discrete nonlinear
sources are analyzed in this paper, and the means of PIM mitigation are
proposed. The developed model is validated experimentally using an
open-ended coaxial waveguide with a movable iron insert, which acts as a
main PIM source. The PIM generation mechanisms revealed in this study
have identified alternative means for PIM mitigation. A novel circuit,
proposed in the paper, enables an effective reduction ofthe reverse PIM
for more than 44 dB.