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Application of a harmonic expansion method approach to the computation of L and C matrices for open-boundary inhomogeneous multiconductor transmission-line structures with strong proximity effects present

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A harmonic expansion method is utilised to determine the capacitance and inductance parameters of a few multiconductor transmission-line (MTL) structures comprising a set of dielectric-coated conductors in close contact seated on a ground plane. Results are presented in tabular form in order to provide microwave software developers with useful data for benchmarking purposes. In addition, an analysis of the effective permittivity characterizing the normal modes of the inhomogeneous MTL structures is presented.

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    J. A. Brandão Faria

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Brandão Faria, J.A. Application of a harmonic expansion method approach to the computation of L and C matrices for open-boundary inhomogeneous multiconductor transmission-line structures with strong proximity effects present. Electr Eng 90, 313–321 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00202-007-0083-1

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