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Coplanar waveguide-to-stripline transitions in multi-layer PCB technology for microwave and mm-wave low-loss transmission lines

Simone Gaetano Ballaera

Coplanar waveguide-to-stripline transitions in multi-layer PCB technology for microwave and mm-wave low-loss transmission lines.

Rel. Giovanni Ghione. Politecnico di Torino, Corso di laurea magistrale in Ingegneria Elettronica (Electronic Engineering), 2024

Abstract:

Nowadays, coplanar waveguide-to-stripline transitions in PCB technology can be easily designed from DC up to 30 GHz. However, emerging microwave and mm-wave circuits operating at frequencies above 30 GHz will require conveniently designed transitions, able to operate up to 67 GHz while entirely compatible with standard PCB manufacturing technologies. The main goal of this MSc thesis is to analyse coplanar waveguide-to-stripline transitions for ultra-wideband operation (i.e., from DC up to 67 GHz) using multi-layer PCBs. The main challenge of this work is to envisage novel structures and to develop new insight into the materials, stack-up, geometry, and fabrication issues to be considered for improving the electrical performance. The proposed transitions will be analysed employing full-wave 3D EM simulations. Moreover, some prototypes will be fabricated using a high-quality external PCB manufacturer employing high-speed PCB substrate materials. Lastly, experimental validation of the devices will be carried out using the R&D group test and measurement facilities.

Relators: Giovanni Ghione
Academic year: 2024/25
Publication type: Electronic
Number of Pages: 67
Additional Information: Tesi secretata. Fulltext non presente
Subjects:
Corso di laurea: Corso di laurea magistrale in Ingegneria Elettronica (Electronic Engineering)
Classe di laurea: New organization > Master science > LM-29 - ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
Aziende collaboratrici: Universitat Politecnica de Valencia
URI: http://webthesis.biblio.polito.it/id/eprint/32947
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