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An X ‐band TFMS rat‐race coupler using photoimageable thick‐film materials
Author(s) -
Ng C. Y.,
Chongcheawchamnan M.,
Aftanasar M. S.,
Robertson I. D.,
Minalgiene J.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
microwave and optical technology letters
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.304
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1098-2760
pISSN - 0895-2477
DOI - 10.1002/mop.10075
Subject(s) - rat race coupler , microwave , microstrip , materials science , optoelectronics , engineering , wireless , electrical engineering , hybrid coupler , electronic engineering , telecommunications , power dividers and directional couplers
In this paper, the design and measurement of a 10 GHz thin‐film microstrip (TFMS) rat‐race coupler using a thick‐film photoimageable technology is presented. The fabricated hybrid occupies 2.10 mm×0.61 mm, and offers good performance. This is a promising technology for low‐cost large‐volume multichip modules (MCMs) for future wireless systems. © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Microwave Opt Technol Lett 32: 5–7, 2002.