The propagation characteristics of a new coupled fin line structure, with asymetrical, rectangular, top and bottom housings, is evaluated by using the modal analysis technique. The boundary Green's function of the structure, relating the surface currents to the electric fields is derived by using this technique. The propagation characteristics, i.e. propagation constant and impedances, of the structure are determined by implementing Galerkin's procedure and the results are presented for a wide range of possible structure dimensions. A CAD compatible, quasistatic analysis based on conformal mapping of the rectangular housing structure and known coplanar waveguide results is also presented. The results of the quasistatic analysis are shown to be in good agreement with the fullwave simulation at low frequencies. / Graduation date: 1993

Thesis (M.App.Sc.) - Carleton University, 2005. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 90-93). Also available in electronic format on the Internet.

Thesis (MScEng (Electrical and Electronic Engineering))--University of Stellenbosch, 2006. / This thesis relates to the design and characterization of a 10 kW L-band power combiner consisting of 8 input ports. The design is implemented in a non-radial planar transmission line architecture and operates between 1.2 and 1.4 GHz. Because of the ultra high power requirements for the combiner, special attention is given to the power handling capabilities of the transmission lines and the other components involved. Simulated S-parameter models of connector to stripline transitions and a one to four-way junction, as well as measured S-parameter models of high power terminations are incorporated in the final design. A 10 kW combiner was built and measured at low power only due to time constraints and the limited availability of high power sources. Satisfactory results were obtained in terms of the graceful degradation of unit amplifiers, port mismatches and power combining efficiency.

Multi band technology helps in getting multiple operating frequencies using a single microwave device. This thesis presents the design of dual and tri band microwave devices using coupled transmission line structures. Chapter 2 presents the design of a novel dual band transmission line structure using coupled lines. In chapter 3, Design of a dual band branch line coupler and a dual band Wilkinson power divider are proposed using the novel dual band transmission line structure presented in the previous chapter. In chapter 4, Design of a tri band transmission line structure by extending the dual band structure is presented. The Conclusion and future work are presented in chapter 5.

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In this thesis the network analog method is used to analyze various planar multi-conductor structures in multilayered, lossy dielectric media. The method is based on an efficient impedance network representation of the finite difference approximation of Laplace's equation for the electric potential. Using the network analog method, the transmission line parameters are computed for several different uniform stripline structures in lossless and lossy multilayered dielectric material. The network analog method is also applied to several three-dimensional structures consisting of single and coupled conducting patches of rectangular shape. Results obtained with the network analog method for single conducting patches in single and multilayered lossless dielectric media are in good agreement with published results based on a variational approach. Further results presented in this thesis include the coupling capacitance for coplanar and multilevel patch configurations in lossless and lossy multilayered dielectric media. / Graduation date: 2000

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Missouri--Rolla, 2007. / Vita. The entire thesis text is included in file. Title from title screen of thesis/dissertation PDF file (viewed November 26, 2007) Includes bibliographical references (p. 112-113).

Thesis (M.S.)--Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1992. / Vita. Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 171-176). Also available via the Internet.

Thesis (M. Eng.)--Carleton University, 2001. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 171-174). Also available in electronic format on the Internet.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 1998. / Wanting leaves 220-226 Conclusions and recommendations. Typescript. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves [339]-342). Also available on the Internet.