Title :
Theoretical and experimental characterization of integrated millimeter wave structures
Author :
Alessandri, F. ; Goebel, U. ; Melai, F. ; Sorrentino, R.
Author_Institution :
Tor Vergata Univ. of Rome, Italy
Abstract :
A rigorous theoretical approach is used to characterize quasi-planar transmission lines for millimeter-wave applications. The method takes into account the finite metallization thickness and the presence of grooves for holding the substrate into the housing. An experimental method that allows the characterization of the structures in terms of dominant and higher order modes by a single broadband transmission measurement is considered. Experiments performed on an experimental transmission line consisting of a coplanar waveguide inserted into a nonsymmetrical housing are discussed. This structure offers some advantages over finlines and suspended striplines. Experiments have been performed in the 0.5-15.0 GHz range and are in excellent agreement with theoretical predictions
Keywords :
transmission lines; waveguides; 0.5 to 15 GHz; broadband transmission measurement; coplanar waveguide; finite metallization thickness; grooves; integrated millimeter wave structures; quasi-planar transmission lines; substrate; Coplanar waveguides; Distributed parameter circuits; Magnetic analysis; Magnetic resonance; Millimeter wave technology; Planar transmission lines; Printed circuits; Rectangular waveguides; Stripline; Transmission line theory;
Conference_Titel :
Electrotechnical Conference, 1989. Proceedings. 'Integrating Research, Industry and Education in Energy and Communication Engineering', MELECON '89., Mediterranean
Conference_Location :
Lisbon
DOI :
10.1109/MELCON.1989.50141
