Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Texas Univ., Arlington, TX, USA
Abstract :
This paper presents a compilation of the important milestones in the development and applications of microwave technology from the time of Hertz until 1980. The years from 1980 to the present are not addressed since this period will be covered in depth in other papers of this Transactions. The primary technology areas addressed are electromagnetics, guided microwave structures, free-space propagation, power generation using tubes and solid-state devices, passive devices, microwave integrated circuits, ferrites, microwave acoustics, and microwave biological effects. The primary application areas are communications, radar, heating, and medical applications. Design techniques, measurements, and instrumentation are also discussed
Keywords :
acoustic microwave devices; biological effects of microwaves; ferrites; microwave diodes; microwave integrated circuits; microwave propagation; microwave transistors; microwave tubes; radar equipment; telecommunication equipment; waveguides; free-space propagation; guided microwave structures; microwave acoustics; microwave biological effects; microwave communications; microwave design techniques; microwave detection; microwave electromagnetics; microwave ferrites; microwave generation; microwave heating; microwave instrumentation; microwave integrated circuits; microwave measurements; microwave medical applications; microwave passive devices; microwave power generation; microwave solid-state devices; microwave technology applications; microwave technology development; microwave tubes; radar; waveguides; Acoustic propagation; Electromagnetic devices; Electromagnetic heating; Electromagnetic propagation; Integrated circuit technology; Microwave devices; Microwave propagation; Microwave technology; Power generation; Solid state circuits;
