Transmission Line and WaveguidesChapter 3 Transmission Line and Waveguides Outline General Solutions for TEM, TE, and TM Waves Parallel Waveguide Rectangular Waveguide Coaxial Line Surface wave on dielectric slab Planar Transmission and Waveguide Stripline Microstrip line Coplanar Waveguide Slotline Introduction Microwave systems relied on waveguide and coaxial lines Waveguide has the advantage of high power-handling capability and low loss but is bulky and expensive. Coaxial line has very high bandwidth and is convenient for test applications, but is a difficult medium in which to fabricate complex microwave components. Planar transmission lines provide an alternative approach. Stripline, microstrip, slotline, coplanar waveguide…etc. Compact, low in cost, and easy to integrate with active dev……