How does a RF Wilkinson Power Splitter / Combiner Work?

Following up on my previous video about resistive splitters and combiners, this video explores the operation of Wilkinson Power Dividers and Combiners in greater depth. It explains the key principles that make them unique, such as their ability to provide isolation between output ports and minimal insertion loss when properly matched. You'll also see how they differ from simple resistive splitters, particularly in terms of power efficiency, impedance matching, and practical performance in RF systems. I also walk through the essential calculations for determining the correct resistor values and transmission line characteristics needed to design your own Wilkinson divider. Whether you're experimenting with RF circuits or working on more advanced systems, this video offers a solid foundation for understanding and building these highly effective components. Practical design example for a 2 port, equal split, lumped element Wilkinson: ▸   • Lumped Element Wilkinson Power Splitter | ...   https://baltic-lab.com/2014/09/lumped... Support My Work: ▸PayPal: https://paypal.me/BalticLab ▸Join this channel to get access to perks:    / balticlab   ▸Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.de/hz/wishlist/ls/... ▸Visit my Blog: https://baltic-lab.com German Content ▸My German Channel: ‪@balticlabor‬ ▸Text Blog: https://baltic-labor.de Social Media: ▸  / balticlabde   #electronics #electricalengineering #hamradio