Title :
Characterization of resistive transmission lines by short-pulse propagation
Author :
Deutsch, A. ; Arjavalingam, G. ; Kopcsay, G.V.
Author_Institution :
IBM Thomas J. Watson Res. Center, Yorktown Heights, NY, USA
Abstract :
A method for completely characterizing resistive transmission lines by short-pulse propagation is described. Using the loss and dispersion of pulses propagated on two different lengths of line, together with the measured low-frequency capacitance, the frequency-dependent propagation constant, attenuation, and the complex impedance are determined. The basic method is demonstrated with results from low-loss cables and a well-controlled coplanar waveguide sample.<>
Keywords :
dispersion (wave); electric impedance; guided electromagnetic wave propagation; losses; strip lines; attenuation; complex impedance; frequency-dependent propagation constant; low-frequency capacitance; resistive transmission lines; short-pulse propagation; Attenuation measurement; Capacitance measurement; Dispersion; Frequency measurement; Impedance measurement; Length measurement; Propagation losses; Pulse measurements; Transmission line measurements; Transmission lines;
Journal_Title :
Microwave and Guided Wave Letters, IEEE
