Title :
Planar multiport microwave network analysis by the finite element method
Author :
Konrad, A. ; Sober, T.J. ; Choi, C.T.M. ; Rider, L.S. ; Komiak, J.J.
Author_Institution :
General Electric Co., Schenectady, NY, USA
fDate :
7/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
P. Silvester (1973) described a finite element method that combines geometrical flexibility with a partial-fraction representation of the admittance matrices of the general N-port. His method was demonstrated for a rectangular strip. However, to the author´s knowledge the method has never been demonstrated on other two-port networks or on multiport planar microwave circuits. Frequency-dependent admittance, impedance and scattering matrices are obtained here for complicated two-port planar circuits, using Silvester´s method. Comparison with other methods and measurements is made where possible. The reasons why this method is not in widespread use are discussed
Keywords :
finite element analysis; microwave circuits; multiport networks; network analysis; admittance matrices; finite element method; impedance matrices; measurements; multiport planar microwave circuits; network analysis; partial-fraction representation; rectangular strip; scattering matrices; two-port networks; two-port planar circuits; Admittance; Boundary conditions; Circuits; Finite element methods; Frequency; Laplace equations; Microwave theory and techniques; Strips; Transmission line matrix methods; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
