Apparatus, system, and method for a compact symmetrical transition structure for radio frequency applications

摘要

Described herein are an apparatus, system, and method having a compact symmetrical transition structure for RF applications. The apparatus comprises: first and second ground planes each of which having respective truncated edges, the first and second ground planes being parallel to one another and separated by a multi-layer substrate; a strip line positioned between the first and second ground planes; and a symmetrical transition structure, coupled to the strip line and the first and second ground planes near their respective truncated edges, and further coupled to a broadside coupled line (BCL).

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising:
first and second ground planes each of which having respective truncated edges, the first and second ground planes being parallel to one another and separated by a multi-layer substrate; a strip line positioned between the first and second ground planes; and a symmetrical transition structure, coupled to the strip line and the first and second ground planes near their respective truncated edges, and further coupled to a broadside coupled line (BCL), wherein the symmetrical transition structure comprises a first transitional metal line symmetrical to an axis of symmetry along the strip line, and the symmetrical transition structure couples to the BCL near a middle of symmetry of the first transitional metal line.