Title :
A branchline hybrid, using valley microstrip lines
Author :
Hasegawa, Takao ; Banba, Seiichi ; Ogawa, Hiroyo
Author_Institution :
ATR Optical & Radio Commun. Res. Lab., Kyoto, Japan
Abstract :
The branchline hybrid is investigated as an application of valley microstrip lines to a circuit that consists of valley microstrip lines both with and without a slit. It is shown that valley microstrip lines can be utilized for configuring a circuit in accordance with theory.<>
Keywords :
strip line components; waveguide couplers; branchline hybrid; slit; valley microstrip lines; Circuit testing; Dielectric constant; Dielectric films; Dielectric substrates; Distributed parameter circuits; Gallium arsenide; Impedance; Insertion loss; Microstrip; Strips;
Journal_Title :
Microwave and Guided Wave Letters, IEEE
