Modular Source-Type 3D Analysis of Scattering Parameters for General Discontinuities, Components and Coupling Effects in (M)MICs

Abstract

A deterministic full-wave solution to the hybrid-mode characterisation of basic and non-elementary structures in (M)MICs is described. It is modular, not restricted to a few specific shapes and involves surface wave excitation and coupling effects. Results up to the full-wave 3d analysis of simple strip filters treating these structures as one field-theoretical block are presented. They demonstrate the potential of the approach for the solution of highly complex (M)MIC design problems.