Title :
Optimum design by waveguide model and mode-matching technique of microstrip line taper shapes for satellite broadcast planar antenna
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Eng., Tamagawa Univ., Machida, Japan
Abstract :
The author discusses the waveguide model followed by the single step and multistep connection. In numerical calculations the impedance shapes of the tapers and the reflection properties are discussed.
Keywords :
antenna accessories; broadcast antennas; electromagnetic wave reflection; microstrip lines; mode matching; satellite antennas; waveguide theory; impedance shapes; microstrip line taper shapes; mode-matching technique; multistep connection; optimum design; reflection properties; satellite broadcast planar antenna; single step connection; waveguide model; Impedance; Magnetic analysis; Microstrip antennas; Mode matching methods; Permittivity; Satellite broadcasting; Scattering; Shape; Strips; Transmission line matrix methods;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 1999. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5639-x
DOI :
10.1109/APS.1999.789125
