Parameters of planar transmission line variants. Static and dynamic analysis methods for microstripline, coplanar waveguide, coplanar strips, striplines and slot line.
Spectral domain methods. Formulation of quasistatic and dynamic spectral domain analyses. Galekin’s method.
Hybrid mode analysis. Formulation. Application in planar transmission lines. Characteristic equation. Evaluation of parameters.
Coplanar lines , quasi-static and full wave analysis. Design equations. Comparison with microstrip and slot lines.
General analysis of coupled lines. Design considerations for microstrip lines and coplanar waveguides.
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1. C. Nquyen, “Analysis Methods for RF, Microwave, and Millimeter-Wave Planar Transmission Line Structures”, Wiley Inter science, 2000.
Students are able to
CO1: analyze any planar transmission lines, usage of different planar transmissions lines for various frequencies and for various antennas.
CO2: appreciate the features of different spectral domain methods.
CO3: understand the hybrid mode analysis and its application in planar transmission lines
CO4: understand the analysis and design equations of coplanar lines and
CO5: appreciate the design considerations of microstrip and coplanar waveguides.