| Title | A Waveguide to Microstrip Inline Transition With Very Simple Modular Assembly |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2010 |
| Authors | Zhang, Y., J. A. Ruiz-Cruz, K. A. Zaki, and A. J. Piloto |
| Journal | IEEE Microwave and Wireless Components Letters |
| Volume | 20 |
| Pagination | 480-482 |
| Date Published | Sept. |
| ISSN | 1531-1309 |
| 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. |
| URL | http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/freeabs_all.jsp?arnumber=5545481 |
| DOI | 10.1109/LMWC.2010.2056358 |
