Analysis and Applications of the Crosstie-Overlay Slow-Wave Structure

Abstract

The crosstie-overlay slow-wave structure is proposed as a passive circuit element in monolithic microwave integrated circuits. The propagation characteristics of the crosstie-overlay slow-wave structure are analyzed both analytically and experimentally. In analysis, a method suitable for design as well as a rigorous two-dimensional spectral domain method for accurate results are developed. The results obtained in analysis are checked with experimental results. They are in good agreement. A modified structure is proposed to reduce the conductor loss. Distributed Chebychev bandstop filters utilizing the slow- wave structure are designed. Another circuit application of the slow-wave structure, frequency scanning antenna, is also investigated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA220286

Entities

People

  • Tatsuo Itoh
  • Yu-de Lin

Organizations

  • University of Texas at Austin

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Attenuation
  • Computer Programs
  • Dielectric Permittivity
  • Dielectrics
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Response
  • Impedance
  • Insertion Loss
  • Integrated Circuits
  • Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits
  • Radiation
  • Semiconductors
  • Test Methods
  • Transmission Lines
  • Two Dimensional
  • Wave Propagation
  • Waveguides

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Microwave Engineering.