Research Article

Generalized Complex-to-Complex Impedance Transformers Based on Conjugately Characteristic-Impedance Transmission Lines

Table 1

Comparison between the CCITs implemented using a standard TL and a CCITL based on an ACMRC.

CCIT using a standard TL (1st CCIT)CCIT using a CCITL based on an ACMRC (2nd CCIT)The modified 1st CCIT as a part of shunt tuning stubThe modified 2nd CCIT as a part of shunt tuning stub

Electrical length (degree)39.7533.68
Physical length (mm)9.007.146.846.4
Bandwidth (GHz)1.451.55