Title :
Micromachined circuit combining networks for W-band applications
Author :
Herrick, K.J. ; Katehi, L.P.B.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng. & Comput. Sci., Michigan Univ., Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Abstract :
In circuit combining networks, low loss interconnecting transmission lines are pivotal In reducing excess loss. Micromachined finite ground coplanar (MFGC) waveguides are used in this study as low loss interconnects showing significant improvements in line loss while maintaining characteristic impedance for both 50 and 70 /spl Omega/ designs.
Keywords :
MIMIC; coplanar waveguides; integrated circuit interconnections; losses; power combiners; 50 to 70 ohm; W-band applications; characteristic impedance; excess loss; line loss; low loss interconnecting transmission lines; low loss interconnects; micromachined circuit combining networks; micromachined finite ground coplanar waveguides; Apertures; Attenuation; Conductors; Coplanar transmission lines; Coplanar waveguides; Distributed parameter circuits; Frequency; Impedance; Power transmission lines; Propagation losses;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium Digest. 2000 IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5687-X
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.2000.860986
