Abstract
This paper proposes the use of the coplanar waveguide (CPW) odd mode, also known as the parasitic slotline mode, as a design parameter. It presents a novel equivalent circuit model for the CPW cross-junction, where each CPW has two modes: the even mode, which is the conventional CPW mode also known as the coplanar mode, and the odd mode. The model is simple, intuitive, and physical-based. It can be used in different combinations including the case of slotline cross-junction. The model paves the way to design novel air-bridge free CPW applications. Among them, two are presented in this paper: CPW-to-slotline transition (balun) and Wilkinson power divider. For both applications, closed form expressions for the operating point are derived. Results are verified by EM simulations. An air-bridge free CPW power divider that combines both applications is fabricated and characterized. Simulations and measurements are in a very good agreement.
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