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Coplanar Passive Elements on Si Substrate for Frequencies up to 110 GHz

W. Heinrich1, J. Gerdes2, F.J. Schmückle1, C. Rheinfelder1, and K. Strohm3

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IEEE Trans. Microwave Theory Tech., vol. 46, no. 5, pp. 709-712 (1998).

Abstract:

This paper provides both modeling and design information on coplanar passive elements on silicon substrate. The influence of substrate resistivity on coplanar waveguide (CPW) loss is discussed, and elements of a cell library for coplanar monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMIC’s) on high-resistivity substrate are presented. The elements include discontinuities, junctions, and spiral inductors. The models are based on field–theoretical simulations and verified by S-parameter measurements up to 110 GHz.

1 Ferdinand-Braun-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik, 12489 Berlin, Germany
2 Mannesmann-Arcor AG, Forschungszentrum Eschborn, 65760 Frankfurt, Germany
3 Daimler-Benz Research, 89081 Ulm, Germany

Index Terms:

Branchline coupler, coplanar element library, coplanar elements, silicon substrate, spiral inductor, T-junction

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