Title :
High frequency transmission line using micromachined polymer dielectric
Author :
Thorpe, J.R. ; Steenson, D.P. ; Miles, R.E.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron. & Electr. Eng., Leeds Univ., UK
fDate :
6/11/1998 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A micromachined transmission line for microwave and millimetre-wave applications has been fabricated and characterised in the 20-40 GHz range. Using this topology, the direct integration of both mesa and discrete devices is possible making the line suitable for MIC and MMIC applications. This structure can also be used as an alternative to pre-formed substrates for millimetre-wave MIC circuits
Keywords :
high-frequency transmission lines; 20 to 40 GHz; MIC; MMIC; discrete device; high frequency transmission line; mesa device; micromachined polymer dielectric; microwave circuit; millimetre-wave circuit;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19980872