Title :
High-performance Lange coupler
Author :
Bourreau, Daniel ; Della, B. ; Daniel, E. ; Person, C. ; Toutain, S.
Author_Institution :
ENST, Brest, France
Abstract :
Using multilayer thick-film technology, the authors have designed and fabricated a Lange coupler without bonds. This minimises parasitic inductances, allowing considerably more accurate circuit models.
Keywords :
microwave integrated circuits; thick film circuits; waveguide couplers; 2 to 8 GHz; Al 2O 3 substrate; Lange coupler; circuit models; multilayer thick-film technology; parasitic inductances;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19921280