Title :
Study of a novel planar transmission line
Author :
Dib, N.I. ; Harokopus, W.P., Jr. ; Katehi, P.B. ; Ling, C.C. ; Rebeiz, G.M.
Author_Institution :
NASA Center for Space Terahertz Technol., Michigan Univ., Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Abstract :
A new type of monolithic planar transmission line, the microshield line, is proposed. This line can operate without the need for via-holes or the use of air-bridges for ground equalization. Furthermore, it has shown the tendency to radiate less than the conventional microstrip or coplanar waveguide (CPW) and can provide a wide range of impedances due to the many available parameters for design. The space domain integral equation method is used to analyze four different discontinuities of the proposed type. A comparison to conventional CPW with respect to radiation shows very good performance.<>
Keywords :
integral equations; transmission line theory; impedances; microshield line; planar transmission line; radiation; space domain integral equation method; Biomembranes; Conductors; Coplanar waveguides; Coupling circuits; Electromagnetic radiation; Electromagnetic waveguides; Frequency; Microstrip; Planar transmission lines; Strips;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium Digest, 1991., IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-87942-591-1
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.1991.147080
