Title :
Predicted frequency dependence of microstrip characteristic impedance using the planar-waveguide model
Author_Institution :
Royal Military College of Science, Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Swindon, UK
Abstract :
Modifications to the equation defining the width of the planar-waveguide model for microstrip are proposed, and which predict a frequency-dependent characteristic impedance in better agreement with the results of dynamic theories of microstrip.
Keywords :
electrical impedance; strip lines; waveguide theory; frequency dependence; microstrip characteristic impedance; planar waveguide model;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19760207