Full band waveguide-to-microstrip probe transitions

Design data in the form of dimension tables is presented for probe transitions for microstrip substrates with 4 dielectric constants (2.2, 6.0, 10.1, and 13) in two orientations relative to the waveguide (broadside and longitudinal). These dimensions have been optimized for full waveguide bandwidth with >20 dB return loss using an electromagnetic CAD procedure. The dimensions can be applied to any size waveguide with a 2:1 width/height aspect ratio. Experimental verification for two of the designs applied to a W-band waveguide is presented.