@article {10_IEEEMWCL_ZhangRuiz-CruzZaki_WaveguideMicrostripTransition,
	title = {A Waveguide to Microstrip Inline Transition With Very Simple Modular Assembly},
	journal = {IEEE Microwave and Wireless Components Letters},
	volume = {20},
	number = {9},
	year = {2010},
	month = {Sept.},
	pages = {480-482},
	abstract = {A microstrip to empty rectangular waveguide transition is presented for systems requiring a simple modular assembly with good electrical performance. The structure is based on three building blocks, involving a microstrip line to dielectric-loaded rectangular waveguide, a transition between dielectric-loaded and empty rectangular waveguides with reduced height, and a final transformer to standard waveguide. These three building blocks (segmentation based on the design point of view) are combined in three simple parts which are assembled in a straightforward modular way, without soldering. These features are very important for signal feeders requiring a large number of transitions, as the X-band phased array antenna where the proposed structure has been integrated. The concepts involved in the design and manufacturing are illustrated with a prototype showing measured return loss of 10 dB and insertion loss of 1.1 dB in the band 8.5-9.5 GHz.},
	issn = {1531-1309},
	doi = {10.1109/LMWC.2010.2056358},
	url = {http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/freeabs_all.jsp?arnumber=5545481},
	author = {Zhang, Y and J A Ruiz-Cruz and Zaki, K A and Piloto, A J}
}
