A novel compact multi-layer MMIC CPW branchline coupler using thin-film microstrip stub loading at 44 GHz

IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Digest

Volumn 1, Issue , 2004, Pages 327-330

  Hettak, K ^a   Morin, G A ^b   Stubbs, M G ^a  

^a Radio Science Branch   (Canada)

^b DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CANADA   (Canada)

Author keywords

90 coupler; Capacitive loading; CPW; MMIC; Size reduction; Thin film microstrip

Indexed keywords

90 ° COUPLER; CAPACITIVE LOADING; CPW; SIZE REDUCTION; THIN-FILM MICROSTRIP;

CAPACITORS; COMPUTER SIMULATION; DIELECTRIC DEVICES; ELECTRIC INDUCTORS; ELECTRIC LINES; ELECTRIC LOADS; FREQUENCIES; MONOLITHIC INTEGRATED CIRCUITS;

THIN FILMS;

EID: 4444366775     PISSN: 0149645X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: None     Document Type: Conference Paper

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