Abstract
In this paper, a novel method for accurate modeling of microstrip discontinuities based on pulse shaping modulation is presented. The proposed method uses a novel excitation signal to address typical challenges when utilizing conventional TDR using Gaussian pulse excitation. In the first step a Double-Exponential Pulse (DEP) is utilized in a modified TDR system to improve the discontinuity localization precision as it has a sharp rise time. Second, a Linear Frequency Modulated (LFM) signal is used to provide more energy at higher frequencies in contrast with the conventional TDR. Subsequently, a mixed DEP and LFM signals are utilized to combine both advantages: high precision of DEP, and the accuracy of LFM. Simulated results are presented to explore the potential of the proposed method.
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