A compact 3-DB coupler on a dual substrate layer with a rectangular slotted microstrip ground plane

• Main Authors: Ausordin, Siti Fatimah, Abdul Rahim, Sharul Kamal, Seman, Norhudah, Dewan, Raimi
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Published: 2013
• Subjects: TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/50846/; http://apps.webofknowledge.com.ezproxy.utm.my/full_record.do?product=WOS&search_mode=GeneralSearch&qid=1&SID=Z1rZY8X7fjsu3llPqfG&page=1&doc=1

This paper presents a compact 3-dB coupler on a dual substrate layer with a rectangular slotted microstrip ground plane. The coupler is designed for operating frequency at 2.45 GHz using an inexpensive FR-4 substrate. A compact coupler design with dimension of 19 mm x 7.5 mm offers a size reduction...