Title :
Novel transmission lines for the submillimeter-wave region
Author :
Katehi, Linda P B
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng. & Comput. Sci., Michigan Univ., Ann Arbor, MI, USA
fDate :
11/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A detailed presentation of the available information on the electrical properties of submillimeter-wave transmission lines is given. These lines are compared with conventional planar and nonplanar lines, such as microstrip and rectangular waveguide, in terms of performance, fabrication feasibility, and availability. Four types of novel monolithic waveguides that have shown promise for use in the submillimeter frequency range are examined. The advantages and disadvantages associated with the use of these guides are discussed
Keywords :
elemental semiconductors; integrated circuit technology; micromechanical devices; silicon; submillimetre wave devices; transmission lines; waveguide theory; waveguides; Si; THF; availability; electrical properties; fabrication feasibility; low loss lines; monolithic waveguides; performance; semiconductors; submillimeter frequency range; submillimeter-wave region; submillimeter-wave transmission lines; transmission lines; Frequency; Intelligent sensors; Millimeter wave technology; Optical losses; Optical sensors; Optical waveguides; Space technology; Submillimeter wave propagation; Submillimeter wave technology; Transmission lines;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
