Effects of asymmetry in shielded microstrip transmission lines

K. D. Dumbell, S. R. Pennock, T. E. Rozzi

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Abstract

The modes of a shielded microstrip transmission line are determined by a variational method which is also suitable for the analysis of multiple strips and lines embedded in multiple dielectric layers. For the case of an asymmetric strip the modes are compared with experimental results and orthogonality of the modes is tested by direct numerical computation. It is shown that the variation in phase constant `β' with the degree of asymmetry can be controlled with a dielectric overlay. Consequently, circuit tracks can be placed close to the box walls and the variation in β ignored. The power flow and hence the characteristic impedance `Z0' may also be determined for the dielectric overlay using expressions for the electric and magnetic fields in the layers of the transmission line which may be easily determined by considering the TE and TM equivalent circuits.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationConference Proceedings - European Microwave Conference
PublisherThe European Microwave Association
Pages761-766
Number of pages6
Edition19
ISBN (Print)0946821763
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 1989
EventProceedings of the 19th European Microwave Conference - London, Engl
Duration: 4 Sept 19897 Sept 1989

Publication series

NameConference Proceedings - European Microwave Conference
Number19

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the 19th European Microwave Conference
CityLondon, Engl
Period4/09/897/09/89

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Engineering(all)

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