Title :
A simple LTCC balun for WLAN applications using left-handed (LH) transmission lines (TL)
Author :
Markov, Kostyantyn ; Royak, Sergiy ; Sevskiy, Georgiy ; Heide, Patric
Author_Institution :
Product Dev. Modules, EPCOS AG, Munich, Germany
Abstract :
This paper reports on the design of a novel LC balun based on a replacement circuit of right-handed (RH) and left-handed transmission lines in combination. This approach gives a very simple balun structure with excellent broadband performance. The balun is designed for WLAN applications in the 5 GHz ISM band. Concept of the balun, simulation, realisation and measurement results are presented.
Keywords :
baluns; high-frequency transmission lines; metamaterials; wireless LAN; 5 GHz; LC balun; LH transmission lines; LTCC balun; WLAN; balun structure; left-handed transmission lines; replacement circuit; right handed transmission lines; Bandwidth; Circuit simulation; Distributed parameter circuits; Frequency; Impedance matching; Product development; Reflection; Transmission line measurements; Transmission lines; Wireless LAN;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Conference, 2005 European
Print_ISBN :
2-9600551-2-8
DOI :
10.1109/EUMC.2005.1608813
