Title :
Universal taper for compensation of step discontinuities in microstrip lines
Author_Institution :
Avantek Inc., Santa Clara, CA, USA
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;
Journal_Title :
Microwave and Guided Wave Letters, IEEE
