Title :
Measurement of the effective relative permittivities of microstrip
Author :
Bianco, B. ; Parodi, Marianela
Author_Institution :
CNR, Laboratory for Electronic Circuits, Genova, Italy
Abstract :
A new method for determining the effective relative permittivity of microstrip, even at high frequencies, is presented. Four microstrips having the same physical and geometric characteristics, but different lengths, are needed; the mismatch due to the launchers is completely overcome.
Keywords :
microwave measurement; permittivity; permittivity measurement; strip lines; effective relative permittivities; high frequencies; launcher mismatch; microstrip; permittivity measurement;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19750054