Academic literature on the topic 'Coupled Microstrip Lines'

Full wave analysis of microstrip lines at microwave frequencies is performed by using method of moments in conjunction with closed-form spatial domain Green&rsquo<br>s functions. The Green&rsquo<br>s functions are in general Sommerfeld-type integrals which are computationally expensive. To improve the efficiency of the technique, Green&rsquo<br>s functions are approximated by their closed-forms. Microstrip lines are excited by arbitrarily located current sources and are terminated by complex loads at both ends. Current distributions over microstrip lines are represented by rooftop basis functions. At first step, the current distribution over a single microstrip line is calculated. Next, the calculation of the current distributions over coupled microstrip lines is performed. The technique is then, applied to directional couplers. Using the current distributions obtained by the analysis, the scattering parameters of the structures are evaluated by using Prony&rsquo<br>s method. The results are compared with the ones gathered by using simulation software tools, CNL/2&trade<br>and Agilent Advanced Design System&trade<br>(ADS).

A model is presented which incorporates the advantages of a mixed mode simulation to characterize transmission line behavior in multiple coupled Transmission line systems. The model is intended for use by digital circuit designers who wish to be able to obtain accurate transmission line behavior for complex digital systems for which continuous time simulation tools such as SPICE would time prohibitive. The model uses a transverse electromagnetic wave approximation to obtain solutions to the basic transmission line equations. A modal analysis technique is used to solve for the attenuation and propagation constants for the transmission lines. Modal analysis done in the frequency domain after a Fast Fourier Transform of the time-domain input signals. Boundary conditions are obtained from the Thevinized transmission line input equivalent circuit and the transmission line output load impedance. The model uses a unique solution queue system that allows n-line coupled transmission lines to be solved without resorting to large order matrix methods or the need to diagonals larger matrices using linear transformations. This solution queue system is based on the method of solution superposition. As a result, the CPU time required for the model is primarily a function of the number of transitions and not the number of lines modeled. Incorporation of the model into event driven circuit simulators such as Network C is discussed. It will be shown that the solution queue methods used in this model make it ideally suited for incorporation into a event-driven simulation network. The model presented in this thesis can be scaled to incorporate direct electromagnetic coupling between first, second, or third lines adjacent to the line transitioning. It is shown that modeling strictly adjacent line coupling is adequate for typical digital technologies. It is shown that the model accurately reproduces the transmission line behavior of systems modeled by previous authors. Example transitions on a 8-line system are reviewed. Finally, future model improvements are discussed.

In this thesis, an analysis technique for the slot coupled patch antennas using MoM in conjunction with the closed form Green&rsquo<br>s functions is presented. Slot coupled patch antennas are fed by a microstrip open stub which is coupled to the patch through an electrically small slot. Current distributions over the microstrip line, slot line and the patch are represented by rooftop basis functions. First, a relatively simple structure, microstrip coupled slot line is investigated using the proposed technique. Then the method is extended to the slot coupled patch antenna geometry. By using the method, current distributions on the feedline and the patch are calculated for a generic slot coupled patch antenna. Then by using the distributions, return scattering parameters of the antenna is approximated with complex exponentials using Prony&rsquo<br>s method. A parametric study is carried out to observe the effect of each antenna component on the antenna performance. Current distributions and return loss calculations are repeated for modified antennas to observe and demonstrate the performance differences. All simulations are verified using HFSS&reg<br>software and the results available in the literature.

Thesis advisor: Krzysztof Kempa<br>The resonant modes of a sequence of periodically spaced microstrip resonators is studied. The system is analyzed as transmission line with periodic capacitive gaps, as a waveguide with apertures via normal mode expansion, and through a derivation of the static fields in the gap between two microstrip resonators via conformal mapping. FDTD simulations are also performed to numerically calculate the resonant modes of the sequence and also its absorption spectrum when it contains a lossy dielectric. It is found, as expected, that when the gap size is large, the microstrip resonators are uncoupled and there resonant modes are unperturbed. As the gap size narrows, the resonators become strongly coupled, and changing boundary conditions perturb the resonant modes upwards in frequency. Moreover, an additional resonant mode is observed that does not correspond to any uncoupled mode<br>Thesis (BS) — Boston College, 2011<br>Submitted to: Boston College. College of Arts and Sciences<br>Discipline: College Honors Program<br>Discipline: Physics Honors Program<br>Discipline: Physics

L’objectif de ces travaux est pour d’apporter des solutions innovantes à la réalisation de dispositifs passifs performants et compacts, susceptibles d’intéresser les concepteurs de circuits RF et millimétriques. Ces dispositifs sont basés notamment sur des lignes microrubans à ondes lentes sur substrat structuré, que cela soit sur PCB avec des vias borgnes pour la RF, ou nanostructurés sur membranes à nanofils pour le millimétrique. Les travaux complets comprennent (i) une analyse de la topologie, (ii) un développement du modèle équivalent validée par des simulations électromagnétiques (HFSSTM) et des mesures sur PCB et sur des membranes brésiliennes en millimétrique, (iii) des abaques de conceptions et (iv) des applications à la conception des nouveaux dispositifs passifs miniaturisés. Notre lignes offrent une grande souplesse de conception et peuvent être placées indifféremment sur le substrat structuré sans modification de leurs paramètres électriques. Un nouveau coupleur hybride miniaturisé par l’utilisation de cette ligne est présenté comme une preuve de concept. Pour aller plus loin, une étude comparable des structures de lignes microrubans couplées à ondes lentes est développée. Le principe du couplage sur substrat structuré est d’abord exposé avec une présentation de ses avantages et inconvénients, puis un modèle est également proposé dans le but de réaliser un coupleur co-directif 0-dB miniaturisé par l’utilisation de ces lignes. De plus, un des parties essentielles de ces travaux concerne l’utilisation de la structure microruban à onde lente pour la miniaturisation de dispositifs passifs non-réciproques : un nouvel isolateur microruban compact avec l’introduction de vias dans le ferrite et une nouvelle conception de circulateur miniaturisé sur le substrat ferrite-diélectrique avec un réseau de vias borgnes<br>This work focuses on providing innovate solutions into the realization of high-quality and compact passive devices for designer on RF and millimeter-wave bands. These devices are based on slow-wave microstrip lines on structured substrate, either on PCB with blind vias for RF applications, or on metallic nanowire membrane. The complete works include (i) an analysis of topology, (ii) a development of equivalent model validated by the electromagnetic simulations (HFSSTM) and the measurements, (iii) design charts and (iv) applications on design of novel miniaturized passive devices. These transmission lines give the flexibility for designers and capability to be indifferently placed on structured substrate without any impact on their electrical parameters. A novel miniaturized hybrid coupler using this line is proposed, as a proof of concept. In the other hand, a comparable study on the structure of slow-wave coupled microstrip lines is developed. The principal of coupling on structured substrate is shown for their advantages and drawbacks and then an electrical model is also proposed in order to realize a miniaturized 0-dB forward-wave directional coupler using these lines. Moreover, an essential part of this thesis concerns the utilization of the slow-wave microstrip structure to miniaturize the non-reciprocal passive devices: a novel microstrip isolator with the introduction of vias inside the ferrite and a novel design of the miniaturized circulator on a ferrite-dielectric substrate with blind vias

Avui dia cada vegada s'ha de tenir més en compte com es realitza el traçat de pistes en les plaques de circuit imprès (PCB). Això és degut a que cada vegada més hi viatgen senyals amb components freqüencials més elevades. Per tant, paràmetres com la desadaptació per impedància característica, acoblaments, ressonàncies i comportaments complexes de les transicions que es troben els senyals en la seva propagació per les pistes, han de ser considerats per evitar problemes d'integritat del senyal i garantir la compatibilitat electromagnètica (EMC) amb el seu entorn. <br/>El present treball de tesi s'ha centrat en l'estudi del comportament d'una situació particular, però molt habitual, de pistes: dues pistes sobre un pla de massa, formant el que es coneix com una línia de transmissió microstrip acoblada. Els senyals que viatgen a través d'una línia microstrip acoblada es poden descompondre en dos modes bàsics de propagació: mode comú (on la tensió està definida entre el pla de massa i cada pista) i el mode diferencial (on la tensió està definida entre les pistes). Aquesta descomposició és molt habitual en el món de la compatibilitat electromagnètica ja que les tècniques de filtratge de les interferències varien depenent si aquestes viatgen en mode comú o en mode diferencial. <br/>El treball desenvolupat s'ha focalitzat en l'estudi, des d'aquest punt de vista multimodal (que té en compte simultàniament tant el mode comú com el diferencial), de les diferents transicions que es pot trobar el senyal en la seva propagació degut al traçat de pistes. Com a resultat d'aquest estudi s'han obtingut uns models circuitals que permeten l'anàlisi i simulació dels diferents modes que intervenen i que han estat validats de forma experimental. Aquest fet ha permès l'ús d'aquests models en l'anàlisi de problemes d'integritat del senyal que són comuns en el entorn de la compatibilitat electromagnètica (EMC). Els resultats obtinguts han estat presentats en congressos nacionals i internacionals.<br>Hoy en día cada vez se debe tener más en cuenta como se realiza el trazado de pistas en las placas de circuito impreso (PCB). Esto es así debido a que cada vez más viajan por ellas señales con componentes frecuenciales más elevadas. Por lo tanto, parámetros como la desadaptación por impedancia característica, acoplamientos, resonancias y comportamientos complejos de las transiciones que se encuentran las señales mientras se propagan por las pistas, deben ser tenidos en consideración para evitar problemas de integridad de la señal y garantizar la compatibilidad electromagnética (EMC) con su entorno. <br/>En el presente trabajo de tesis se ha centrado en el estudio del comportamiento de una situación particular, pero habitual, de pistas: dos pistas sobre un plano de masa, formando lo que se conoce como línea de transmisión microstrip acoplada. Las señales que viajan a través de una línea microstrip acoplada se pueden descomponer en dos modos básicos de propagación: modo común (donde la tensión está definida entre el plano de masa y cada pista) y modo diferencial (donde la tensión está definida entre pistas). Esta descomposición es muy habitual en el mundo de la compatibilidad electromagnética ya que las técnicas de filtrado de las interferencias varían dependiendo si estas viajan en modo común o en modo diferencial. <br/>El trabajo desarrollado se ha focalizado en el estudio, desde este punto de vista multimodal (que tiene en cuenta simultáneamente tanto el modo común como el diferencial), de las diferentes transiciones que puede encontrarse la señal durante su propagación debido al trazado de pistas. Como resultado se han obtenido unos modelos circuitales que permiten el análisis y simulación de los diferentes modos que intervienen y que han sido validados de forma experimental. Este hecho ha permitido el uso de dichos modelos en el análisis de problemas de integridad de la señal que son comunes en el entorno de la compatibilidad electromagnética (EMC). Los resultados obtenidos han sido mostrados en congresos nacionales e internacionales.<br>Nowadays, the placement of the strips in a printed circuit board (PCB) has to be performed with increasing care, because of the rise of the spectral content of the signals propagating through the strips. Due to this fact, mismatches of the characteristic impedances, crosstalks, resonances and complex behavior of the transitions that the signals may encounter in their propagation have to be considered in order to avoid signal integrity problems and to guarantee the electromagnetic compatibility with their environment. <br/>This work is focused on the study of the behavior of a particular, but also a very common way of routing strips: two close strips above a ground plane, forming a extit{coupled microstrip transmission line}. The signals present at this transmission line can be decomposed into two basic signals known as common mode (where its voltage is defined between the ground plane and each strip) and differential mode (where its voltage is defined between the two strips). This decomposition is often found in electromagnetic compatibility because the different techniques of filtering interferences depend on their main mode of propagation. <br/>The study carried out in this thesis is focused on the analysis from a multimodal point of view of different transitions that signals encounter during their propagation in a coupled microstrip transmission line. <br/>As a result of this analysis, a number of circuit models for different transitions have been obtained and experimentally validated. These models have been used to successfully study signal integrity problems found in EMC and they have been presented in national and international symposiums.

Submitted by Fabio Sobreira Campos da Costa (fabio.sobreira@ufpe.br) on 2017-07-20T14:10:52Z No. of bitstreams: 2 license_rdf: 811 bytes, checksum: e39d27027a6cc9cb039ad269a5db8e34 (MD5) Dissertação_Leonardo_digital.pdf: 8248572 bytes, checksum: 8eaff05e901397f38f65a651841ef367 (MD5)<br>Made available in DSpace on 2017-07-20T14:10:52Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 2 license_rdf: 811 bytes, checksum: e39d27027a6cc9cb039ad269a5db8e34 (MD5) Dissertação_Leonardo_digital.pdf: 8248572 bytes, checksum: 8eaff05e901397f38f65a651841ef367 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-01-22<br>CAPES<br>O presente trabalho aborda o desenvolvimento e a implementação de acopladores híbridos em quadratura mais compactos e com largura de banda e desempenho similares as do acoplador branch-line convencional. Para isso, fez-se uso de uma classe de estruturas denominadas linhas de transmissão artificiais (LTA). Uma nova estrutura desse tipo, composta por três linhas de transmissão conectadas em cascata, é analisada e utilizada neste trabalho. Foram derivadas equações matemáticas para o projeto deste tipo de estrutura que podem ser utilizadas para obter LTAs com uma matriz de espalhamento idêntica, para uma dada frequência de operação, a de uma linha de transmissão com uma impedância característica e comprimento elétrico quaisquer. Essa técnica foi aplicada no projeto de acopladores híbridos em quadratura em microfita para as bandas GSM em 920 MHz e ISM em 2.45 GHz usando-se o substrato FR-4 com espessura de 1.6 mm. Obteve-se dispositivos com áreas aproximadamente 70% menor do que a área do acoplador branch-line convencional operando em 920 MHz e aproximadamente 50% menor do que o acoplador de 2.45 GHz. Os acopladores obtidos foram simulados, fabricados e medidos, mostrando que os seus desempenhos são comparáveis aos dos acopladores convencionais. A técnica desenvolvida neste trabalho é geral o suficiente para ser aplicada ao projeto de outros dispositivos que usem trechos de linhas de transmissão.<br>This thesis is concerned with the design and implementation of compact hybrid couplers with similar bandwidth and performance to the conventional branch-line coupler. To achieve this, a class of structures, called artificial transmission line (ATL), was used. A new structure of this type, made of three transmission lines connected in cascade, is analyzed and used. Mathematical equations have been derived for the design of this type of structure that can be used to obtain ATLs with an identical scattering matrix, for a given frequency of operation, to that of a transmission line with a given characteristic impedance and electrical length. This technique was applied in the design of microstrip quadrature hybrid couplers for the 920 MHz GSM band and for the 2.45 GHz ISM band using a 1.6 mm-thick FR-4 substrate. These couplers have surface areas approximately 70% smaller than the area of the conventional branch-line coupler operating at 920 MHz and approximately 50% for the 2.45 GHz coupler. The couplers obtained were simulated, manufactured and tested, showing that their performances are comparable to the conventional coupler. The technique developed here is general enough to be applied to the design of other devices using transmission line sections.

On developpe en 1ere partie un formalisme matriciel pour n lignes microbandes couplees dans le cas du mode quasi tem afin de pouvoir caracteriser leurs proprietes. En seconde partie on developpe des techniques de simulation et de filtrage en frequence pour selectionner les multiples modes generes. Autre que le quasi tem, on retient la technique de simulation tlm (transmission line matrix) apres avoir reduit le temps de calcul et l'occupation memoire. Pour le filtrage de mode, c'est au niveau du traitement du signal que l'apport est fait. Toutes ces techniques permettent d'etudier des structures multilignes et d'avoir acces aux caracteristiques de rayonnement des antennes imprimees