Title :
Ruthroff Transmission Line Transformers using Multilayer Technology
Author :
Sobrany, R.F. ; Robertson, I.D.
Author_Institution :
Microwave Systems Research Group (MSRG), Advanced Technology Institute (ATI), School of Electronics and Physical Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, UK. Tel. +44(0)1483 689862 Fax. +44(0)1483 686081, e-mail: r.sobrany@eim.surrey.ac
Abstract :
This paper presents Ruthroff type transmission line transformers for wideband impedance matching at microwave frequencies fabricated using both thin film microstrip (TFMS) operating up to approximately 30 GHz and multilayer MMIC processes operating up to approximately 60 GHz.
Keywords :
Bandwidth; Dielectric substrates; Impedance matching; MMICs; Microwave technology; Nonhomogeneous media; Power transmission lines; Transformers; Transmission line theory; Transmission lines;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Conference, 2003 33rd European
Conference_Location :
Munich, Germany
Print_ISBN :
1-58053-834-7
DOI :
10.1109/EUMA.2003.341014
