Accurate Approach for Computing Quasi-Static Parameters Off Symmetrical Broadside-Coupled Mlcrostrips in Multilayered Anisotropic Dielectrics

In this paper, we present a method for calculating the propagation parameters of shielded broadside- end broadside edge-coupled microstrip transmission lines. Conductor strips are assumed to be embedded in a multilayered isotropic and/or anisotropic medium. This method provides accurate expressions for computing upper and lower bounds for the true values of mode capacitances, The effects of side wall-shielding and anisotropy of the material are investigated. Some particular multilayered structures are analyzed, which could be applied to the design of directional couplers and filters.