The Segmentation Method - An Approach to the Analysis of Microwave Planar Circuits (Short Papers)

In many practical planar circuitries, the circuit pattern can be divided into several segments which themselves have simpler shapes such as rectangles. The segmentation method proposed in this short paper is a method in which the characteristics of a planar circuit are computed by combining those of the segmented elements. It features a relatively short computer time required. The principle and computer algorithm are described. Finally, as an example, the application of the proposed method to the trial-and-error optimum design of a ladder-type 3-dB hybrid is described.