A new microwave 180 degrees phase shifter containing switching high-T-
c elements is presented. Its operating principle is based on the fast
film switching from the superconducting (S) state to the normal conduc
ting (N) state under controlling overcritical current pulses. The prob
lem of irreversible destruction of the S-N high-T-c film elements is s
olved by using specially shape controlling current pulses.