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We present in this paper alternate definitions of “equivalent complex characteristic impedance” for a conductor-backed slotline, that can be useful for circuit modeling purposes. Standard methods for computing the characteristic impedance of non-leaky transmission lines would not apply when leakage exists. Two definitions are discussed, that are compared with each other, as well as validated by comparing with rigorous 3D simulations of a practical circuit geometry. The basic definitions can also be extended to other general leaky printed lines.
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Das, N.K. (1997). Complex Characteristic Impedance of a Leaky Conductor-Backed Slotline: Alternate Analysis Methods. In: Das, N.K., Bertoni, H.L. (eds) Directions for the Next Generation of MMIC Devices and Systems. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-1480-4_36
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