Title :
Improved design equations for multilayer microstrip lines
Author :
Wan, Changhua ; Hoorfar, Ahmad
Author_Institution :
QuinStar Technol. Inc., Torrance, CA, USA
fDate :
6/1/2000 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This letter presents a physics-based improvement on the previous multilayer microstrip design equations that are found valid only for up to two layers. A three-layer example shows that the improvement leads to an excellent agreement between analytical calculations and moment method solutions. The improved equations are useful for designing any multilayer microstrip lines
Keywords :
antenna feeds; method of moments; microstrip lines; analytical calculations; design equations; moment method solutions; multilayer microstrip lines; physics-based improvement; Antenna feeds; Antennas and propagation; Equations; Impedance; Loaded antennas; Microstrip antennas; Moment methods; Nonhomogeneous media; Permittivity; Propagation constant;
Journal_Title :
Microwave and Guided Wave Letters, IEEE
