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<p>Preface xi</p> <p><b>1 Introduction to Synthesized Transmission Lines 1<br /></b><i>C. W. Wang and T. G. Ma</i></p> <p>1.1 Introduction 1</p> <p>1.2 Propagation Characteristics of a TEM Transmission Line 2</p> <p>1.2.1 Wave Equations 2</p> <p>1.2.2 Keys to Miniaturization 5</p> <p>1.3 Analysis of Synthesized Transmission Lines 7</p> <p>1.3.1 Bloch Theorem and Characterization of a Periodic Synthesized Transmission Line 7</p> <p>1.3.2 Characterization of a Non‐Periodic Synthesized Transmission Line 9</p> <p>1.3.3 Extraction of Line Parameters from S‐Parameters 10</p> <p>1.4 Lumped and Quasi‐Lumped Approaches 11</p> <p>1.4.1 Lumped Networks 11</p> <p>1.4.2 Shunt‐Stub Loaded Lines 14</p> <p>1.5 One‐Dimensional Periodic Structures 16</p> <p>1.5.1 Complementary‐Conducting‐Strip Lines 19</p> <p>1.6 Photonic Bandgap Structures 20</p> <p>1.7 Left‐Handed Structures 21</p> <p>References 24</p> <p><b>2 Non‐Periodic Synthesized Transmission Lines for Circuit Miniaturization 26<br /></b><i>C. W. Wang and T. G. Ma</i></p> <p>2.1 Introduction 26</p> <p>2.2 Non‐Periodic Synthesized Microstrip Lines and Their Applications 27</p> <p>2.2.1 Design Details and Propagation Characteristics 27</p> <p>2.2.2 90^° and 180^° Hybrid Couplers 30</p> <p>2.2.3 Application to Butler Matrix as Array Feeding Network 32</p> <p>2.3 Non‐Periodic Synthesized Coplanar Waveguides and Their Applications 34</p> <p>2.3.1 Synthesis and Design 34</p> <p>2.3.2 180° Hybrid Using Synthesized CPWs 37</p> <p>2.3.3 Dual‐Mode Ring Bandpass Filters 38</p> <p>2.4 Non‐Periodic Quasi‐Lumped Synthesized Coupled Lines 42</p> <p>2.4.1 Basics of Coupled Transmission Lines 42</p> <p>2.4.2 Miniaturization of Coupled Lines and the Directional Couplers 44</p> <p>2.4.3 Marchand Baluns Using Synthesized Coupled Lines 49</p> <p>2.4.4 Lumped Directional Coupler and the Phase Shifter 53</p> <p>2.5 Non‐Periodic Synthesized Lines Using Vertical Inductors 55</p> <p>References 60</p> <p><b>3 Dual/Tri‐Operational Mode Synthesized Transmission Lines: Design and Analysis 62<br /></b><i>C. H. Lai and T. G. Ma</i></p> <p>3.1 Introduction 62</p> <p>3.2 Equivalent Circuit Models and Analysis 63</p> <p>3.2.1 Ladder‐Type Approximation in the Passband 63</p> <p>3.2.2 Half‐Circuit Model at Resonance 64</p> <p>3.3 Dual‐Operational Mode Synthesized Transmission Lines 65</p> <p>3.3.1 Design Concept 65</p> <p>3.3.2 Dual‐Mode Synthesized Line Using a Series Resonator 66</p> <p>3.3.3 Dual‐Mode Synthesized Line Using Open-Circuited Stubs 70</p> <p>3.3.4 Dual‐Mode Synthesized Line Using Parallel Resonators 72</p> <p>3.4 Tri‐Operational Mode Synthesized Lines Using Series Resonators 74</p> <p>3.4.1 Design Concept 74</p> <p>3.4.2 Tri‐Mode Synthesized Line as Category‐1 Design 75</p> <p>3.4.3 Tri‐Mode Synthesized Line as Category‐2 Design 79</p> <p>3.4.4 Tri‐Mode Synthesized Line as Category‐3 Design 83</p> <p>3.5 Multi‐Operational Mode Synthesized Lines as Diplexer and Triplexer 87</p> <p>3.5.1 Diplexer 87</p> <p>3.5.2 Triplexer 89</p> <p>References 94</p> <p><b>4 Applications to Heterogeneous Integrated Phased Arrays 95<br /></b><i>C. H. Lai and T. G. Ma</i></p> <p>4.1 Introduction 95</p> <p>4.2 Dual‐Mode Retrodirective Array 96</p> <p>4.2.1 Design Goal 96</p> <p>4.2.2 System Architecture 97</p> <p>4.2.3 Circuit Realization 98</p> <p>4.2.4 Bistatic Radiation Patterns 102</p> <p>4.2.5 Alternative Architecture 103</p> <p>4.3 Dual‐Mode Integrated Beam‐Switching/Retrodirective Array 106</p> <p>4.3.1 Design Goal 106</p> <p>4.3.2 System Architecture 106</p> <p>4.3.3 Circuit Realization 109</p> <p>4.3.4 Radiation Characteristics 111</p> <p>4.3.5 Complementary Design 111</p> <p>4.4 Tri‐Mode Heterogeneous Integrated Phased Array 115</p> <p>4.4.1 Design Goal 115</p> <p>4.4.2 System Architecture 116</p> <p>4.4.3 Operation and System Implementation 117</p> <p>4.4.4 Circuit Responses and Radiation Patterns 119</p> <p>4.4.4.1 Beam‐Switching Mode 120</p> <p>4.4.4.2 Van Atta Mode 122</p> <p>4.4.4.3 PCA Mode 122</p> <p>4.5 Simplified Dual‐Mode Integrated Array Using Two Elements 122</p> <p>References 124</p> <p><b>5 On‐Chip Realization of Synthesized Transmission Lines Using IPD Processes 126<br /></b><i>Y. C. Tseng and T. G. Ma</i></p> <p>5.1 Introduction 126</p> <p>5.2 Integrated Passive Device (IPD) Process 127</p> <p>5.3 Tight Couplers Using Synthesized CPWs 128</p> <p>5.3.1 Quadrature Hybrid 128</p> <p>5.3.2 Wideband Rat‐Race Coupler 129</p> <p>5.3.3 Dual‐Band Rat‐Race Coupler 132</p> <p>5.3.4 Coupled‐Line Coupler 137</p> <p>5.3.5 Butler Matrix 139</p> <p>5.4 Bandpass/Bandstop Filters Using Synthesized CPWs 142</p> <p>5.4.1 Bandpass Filter Using Synthesized Stepped‐Impedance Resonators 143</p> <p>5.4.2 Transformer‐Coupled Bandpass Filter 146</p> <p>5.4.3 Bridged T‐Coils as Common‐Mode Filter 147</p> <p>5.5 Chip Designs Using Multi‐Mode Synthesized CPWs 151</p> <p>5.5.1 Diplexer 151</p> <p>5.5.2 Dual‐Mode Rat‐Race Coupler 154</p> <p>5.5.3 Triplexer 157</p> <p>5.5.4 On‐Chip Liquid Detector 161</p> <p>References 166</p> <p><b>6 Periodic Synthesized Transmission Lines with Two‐Dimensional Routing 168<br /></b><i>T. G. Ma</i></p> <p>6.1 Introduction 168</p> <p>6.2 Design of the Unit Cells 169</p> <p>6.2.1 Formulation 169</p> <p>6.2.2 Quarter‐Wavelength Lines 172</p> <p>6.3 Power Divider and Couplers 174</p> <p>6.4 Broadside Directional Coupler 178</p> <p>6.4.1 Design Principle 178</p> <p>6.4.2 Circuit Realization 180</p> <p>6.5 Common‐Mode Rejection Filter 184</p> <p>6.5.1 Design Principle 184</p> <p>6.5.2 Circuit Realization 187</p> <p>6.6 On‐Chip Implementation 189</p> <p>6.6.1 Unit Cells and Quarter‐Wavelength Lines 189</p> <p>6.6.2 Circuit Implementations and Compensation 192</p> <p>References 194</p> <p>Index 196</p>

<p><b>TZYH-GHUANG MA,</b> National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan <p><b>CHAO-WEI WANG,</b> MediaTek Inc., Taiwan <p><b>CHI-HUI LAI,</b> ASUSTeK Computer Inc., Taiwan <p><b>YING-CHENG TSENG,</b> National Taiwan University, Taiwan

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