Evaluation of Slot Line Bends at S-Band Frequencies.

Abstract

In order to utilize the slot-transmission-line in microwave integrated circuit applications, a basic knowledge concerning the performance of various bends is necessary to implement practical circuit configurations. The report presents experimental data concerning the input impedance of several slot line bends measured in the 2 - 4 GHz frequency range. The slot line circuits were fabricated on 0.063 inch thick, D-16 dielectric substrate metallized with aluminum tape. Results indicate that slot line bends can be easily produced which are well matched (i.e., VSWR<1.5) to 50 ohms over bandwidths approaching one-half octave. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0734814

Entities

People

  • Elio A. Mariani

Organizations

  • United States Army Communications-Electronics Command

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aluminum
  • Bandwidth
  • Circuits
  • Experimental Data
  • Frequency
  • Impedance
  • Integrated Circuits
  • Microwave Integrated Circuits
  • Microwaves
  • Slot Lines
  • Slots
  • Substrates
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Transmission Lines

Readers

  • Microwave Engineering.