ABSTRACT
The physical realization of a coplanar strip* is indicated in Figure 11.1.1. This t.l. was first studied by C.P. Wen.1 It is realized by setting two conductor strips of width “w1” and “w2” in close proximity supported by a dielectric of thickness “h.” Note that on the other side of the dielectric there is no ground plane. If w1≠w2 the structure is said to be an “asymmetric CPS,” simply called “ACPS.” Unless otherwise stated we will assume w1=w2, i.e., the symmetric case, still simply called “CPS.”
