Passive RF and Microwave Integrated Circuits (eBook)

Cover 1
Copyright Page 5
Contents 8
Preface 14
Acknowledgments 16
Chapter 1. Introduction 18
References 20
Chapter 2. Characteristics of Planar Transmission Lines 22
2.1. Introduction 22
2.2. Stripline 23
2.3. Microstrip Line 28
2.4. Suspended Stripline 40
2.5. Slotline 45
2.6. Coplanar Waveguide 46
2.7. Finline 48
2.8. Summary of Planar Transmission Lines 49
References 49
Chapter 3. Characteristics of Print Coupled Lines 52
3.1. Introduction 52
3.2. Coupled Striplines 57
3.3. Microstrip Coupled Lines 61
3.4. Coupled Suspended Striplines 65
3.5. Coupled Slotlines and Coplanar Waveguides 65
3.6. Irregular Lines 66
References 69
Chapter 4. Distributed and Lumped Elements of Integrated Circuits 72
4.1. Introduction 72
4.2. Capacitors 73
4.3. Inductors 75
4.4. Resistors, Terminations, and Attenuators 82
4.5. Resonators 87
4.6. Discontinuities 90
References 95
Chapter 5. Common Features and Parameters of Networks 98
5.1. Multiport Network as Pandoras BoxŽ 98
5.2. Common Features and Parameters of Two-Port Networks 99
5.3. Parameters and Features of Four-Port Networks 105
5.4. Some Advantages of Wave Matrices 112
5.5. Matrix Correlation for Coupled Lines 112
References 116
Chapter 6. Analysis of Symmetrical Networks 118
6.1. Analysis of Two-Port Networks 118
6.2. Analysis of Symmetrical Four-Port Networks 120
6.3. Analysis of Symmetrical Three-Port Networks 127
References 133
Chapter 7. Directional Couplers 134
7.1. Definitions and Correlations Between Directivity, Symmetry, and Phase Difference 134
7.2. Ring Directional Couplers 138
7.3. Branch-Line Directional Couplers 147
7.4. Coupled-Line Directional Couplers 157
7.5. Comparison of Print Directional Couplers 179
References 179
Chapter 8. Dividers and Combiners 182
8.1. F and Y-Junctions 182
8.2. Dividers and Combiners on the Directional Coupler Base 184
8.3. In-Phase Quarter-Wavelength Power Dividers/Combiners 190
8.4. N-Way Dividers/Combiners 209
8.5. Comparison of Different Dividers/Combiners 218
References 218
Chapter 9. Filters 222
9.1. Classification 222
9.2. Filter Synthesis 225
9.3. LPFs 226
9.4. BPFs 234
References 251
Chapter 10. Diode Control Devices 254
10.1. PIN Diode Parameters 254
10.2. Switches 257
10.3. Attenuators 270
10.4. Limiters 277
References 281
Chapter 11. Phase Shifters 284
11.1. Diode Phase Shifters 284
11.2. Ferrite Phase Shifters 294
11.3. Differential Phase Shifters 296
References 300
Chapter 12. Circulators and Isolators 302
12.1. Introduction 302
12.2. Distributed Ferrite Devices 305
12.3. Lumped-Element Ferrite Circulators and Isolators 309
12.4. Ferrite and Magnet Systems 312
12.5. High-Isolation Circulator Network 317
12.6. Nonferrite Nonreciprocal Devices 318
References 319
Chapter 13. Microwave Integrated Subassemblies 322
13.1. L-Band Multifunctional Transmit/Receive Module 322
13.2. Electrically Tunable L-Band Preselector 325
13.3. Switchable Balanced Amplifier 329
13.4. High-Accuracy High-Power Whisper/Shout Attenuator 331
13.5. C-Band Multichannel Receiver 334
13.6. Single Antenna Radio Altimeter TX/RCV 336
References 337
Chapter 14. Design and Fabrication Technology 340
14.1. RF/Microwave Packages 340
14.2. Three-Dimensional Design 346
14.3. Fabrication Aspects 352
References 357
Appendix A: Substrates 362
Appendix B: Properties of Metals 366
Appendix C: Two-Port Network Representations 368
Appendix D: List of Symbols 374
Index 378