DocumentCode
1344246
Title
Universal taper for compensation of step discontinuities in microstrip lines
Author
Raicu, Dan
Author_Institution
Avantek Inc., Santa Clara, CA, USA
Volume
1
Issue
9
fYear
1991
Firstpage
249
Lastpage
251
Abstract
A simple closed form expression is derived for the contour of a taper compensating step discontinuities in microstrip lines. The procedure is based on the observation that a function playing a prominent role in the differential equation of the taper admits to a simple approximation. The contour formula is shown to be valid, with good accuracy, for a very broad range of conditions.<>
Keywords
strip lines; waveguide theory; closed form expression; contour formula; differential equation; microstrip lines; step discontinuities; universal taper; Capacitance; Dielectric constant; Dielectric substrates; Differential equations; Hydrogen; Impedance; Microstrip; Planar transmission lines; Shape;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Microwave and Guided Wave Letters, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1051-8207
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/75.84603
Filename
84603
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