Buried-Dielectric-Microstrip Network

Abstract

Problem of obtaining very-broadband frequency response resolved with buried-dielectric-microstrip matching network incorporated into infraredwaveguide structure. Waveguide modulator structure represents state-of-the-art of integrated optical devices: Has three-dimensional shape to accommodate three quarter-wavelength-transformers for microwave impendance matching at both input and output terminals. Microwave network, along with microstrip line designed with aid of computer, integrated with optical waveguide and used to tune line-selectable CO2 laser that provides total tuning range of 30 GHz in two sidebands.