Synthesized Transmission Lines: Design, Circuit Implementation And Phased Array Applications

An original advanced level reference appealing to both the microwave and antenna communities

• An overview of the research activity devoted to the synthesis of transmission lines by means of electrically small planar elements, highlighting the main microwave applications and the potential for circuit miniaturization
• Showcases the research of top experts in the field
• Presents innovative topics on synthesized transmission lines, which represent fundamental elements in microwave and mm-wave integrated circuits, including on-chip integration
• Covers topics that are related to the microwave community (transmission lines), and topics that are related to the antenna community (phased arrays), broadening the readership appeal

Prof. Tzyh-Ghuang Ma - Distinguished Professor, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology.
Professor Ma received his Ph.D.in Communication Engineering from National Taiwan University in 2005. From 2005-2013, Dr. Ma has published 36 SCI journal papers and more than 45 peer-reviewed international conference papers, which include some invited talks. Most papers are published in the top IEEE journals, with citations reaching over 400. The majority of his work in the past five years is associated with the designs and applications of synthesized transmission lines, which include some innovative thoughts on the feeding networks of phased arrays. He has become one of the most active researchers in the field. His other research interests include miniaturized self-oscillating active antennas, radio frequency identification, and ultra-wideband antennas and front-end circuits. He is a senior member of IEEE.

Dr. Chao-Wei Wang - Principal Engineer, MediaTek Inc.
Dr. Wang is the co-inventor of the quasi-lumped synthesized transmission line in Dr. Ma's group. He received his Ph.D. in Communication Engineering from National Taiwan University.

Dr. Chi-Hui Lai - Senior Engineer, ASUSTeK.
Dr. Lai is the main contributor of a number of innovative circuits for heterogeneous integrated phased array using synthesized transmission lines. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from National Taiwan University of Science and Technology.

Mr.Ying-Cheng Tseng - Phd. Candidate, National Taiwan University.
Mr. Tseng focuses on the chip realizations and applications of synthesized transmission lines. He is currently working toward his Ph.D. in Telecommunication Engineering, National Taiwan University.