Abstract
The method of moments (MoM) is used to study mode conversion and leaky-wave excitation at an asymmetric coupled-microstrip discontinuity. The results show that significant mode conversion can occur at such discontinuities and that fundamental leaky-wave modes can be excited strongly. Numerical issues with regard to the MoM analysis of such discontinuities are addressed as well, and it is shown that inclusion of a complete-domain basis function for the fundamental leaky mode improves numerical stability dramatically.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Digest |
Publisher | IEEEPiscataway, NJ, United States |
Pages | 225-228 |
Number of pages | 4 |
State | Published - Jan 1 1995 |
Externally published | Yes |