Title :
Application of empirical models to design microstrip tee junctions with prespecified power-divider ratios
Author :
Kumar, B.P. ; Branner, G.R.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., California Univ., Davis, CA, USA
Abstract :
This paper validates the accuracy of a set of empirical models developed for the design of a class of microstrip T junction power-divider circuits in the frequency range of 1-8 GHz. These models were developed by the authors earlier for three distinct designs: the asymmetrical tee (narrow band circuit), the 2-step tee and the linearly tapered tee(broad band circuits). The models are used to obtain the dimensions of each of these circuits, given some desired transmission characteristics, and then compared with computer simulation
Keywords :
broadband networks; circuit CAD; digital simulation; electron device testing; microstrip directional couplers; power dividers; waveguide theory; 1 to 8 GHz; 2-step tee junction; asymmetrical tee junction; broad band circuits; computer simulation; empirical models; linearly tapered tee; microstrip T junction; microstrip tee junctions; power-divider circuits; prespecified power-divider ratios; transmission characteristics; Circuit simulation; Circuit testing; Equations; Frequency; Microstrip; Narrowband; Power dividers; Power measurement; Predictive models; Solid modeling;
Conference_Titel :
Circuits and Systems, 1997. Proceedings of the 40th Midwest Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Sacramento, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3694-1
DOI :
10.1109/MWSCAS.1997.666203
