Microwave integrated-circuit technology-a survey

The present-day status of microwave integrated circuits (MICs) is reviewed. Different microwave circuit techniques are discussed and compared, with examples presented throughout. Material technology for substrates, conductors, dielectrics and resistors is described. The design data and technology for the fabrication of distributed- and lumped-element circuits are presented with illustrations of fabrication techniques. Some lumped and distributed circuits are compared with regard to both design and performance. A number of areas for future work in MICs are listed.