Title :
Application of a source method for modelling step discontinuities in microstrip circuit
Author :
Aguili, T. ; Grayaa, K. ; Bouallegue, A. ; Baudrand, H.
Author_Institution :
Dept. de Genie Electr., Lab. L.S. Telecoms ENIT, Tunis, Tunisia
fDate :
4/1/1996 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A source method is developed to determine the characteristics of a step discontinuity in microstrip circuits. Modelling of the circuit is proposed by a rigorous method including sources and using extended wavelet trial functions. The presence of a coupling two-port network, whose role is fundamental to the problem solution, is demonstrated. The numerical results obtained, giving the modulus of transmission and reflection coefficients for the STEP discontinuities, are compared with previously published data
Keywords :
S-parameters; microstrip circuits; microstrip couplers; microstrip discontinuities; two-port networks; waveguide theory; wavelet transforms; coupling two-port network; extended wavelet trial functions; microstrip circuit; reflection coefficients; source method; step discontinuities; transmission coefficients;
Journal_Title :
Microwaves, Antennas and Propagation, IEE Proceedings
DOI :
10.1049/ip-map:19960224
