Title :
Experimental evaluation of bend radiation losses in millimetric dielectric waveguide
Author :
Inggs, Michael R. ; Williams, N.
Author_Institution :
ERA RF Technology Centre, Leatherhead, UK
Abstract :
A crucial parameter in the design of compact dielectric waveguide integrated circuits is the minimum bend radius below which radiation losses become prohibitive. It is shown that, for waveguides with a relative permittivity of 10, values of bend radii down to four guide wavelengths are acceptable.
Keywords :
dielectric waveguides; loss measurement; microwave integrated circuits; bend radiation losses; millimetric dielectric waveguide; minimum bend radius; relative permittivity;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19810054
