Title :
A generalized method for analyzing shielded thin microstrip discontinuities
Author :
Dunleavy, Lawrence P. ; Katehi, Pisti B.
Abstract :
An integral equation method for the accurate full-wave analysis of shielded thin microstrip discontinuities is described. The integral equation is derived by applying the reciprocity theorem and then solved by the method of moments. In this derivation, a coaxial aperture is modeled with an equivalent magnetic current and is used as the excitation mechanism for generating the microstrip currents. Computational aspects of the method have been explored extensively. A summary of some of the more interesting conclusions is included.<>
Keywords :
integral equations; strip lines; waveguide theory; coaxial aperture modelling; equivalent magnetic current; excitation mechanism; full-wave analysis; integral equation method; microstrip currents; reciprocity theorem; shielded thin microstrip discontinuities; Aerospace electronics; Aircraft propulsion; Circuit simulation; Coaxial components; Filters; Integral equations; Microstrip; Moment methods; Strips;
Journal_Title :
Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Transactions on
