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Abstract

A simplified extended composite right/left-handed (SE-CRLH) transmission line (TL) is proposed for dual-band applications. The dual-band bandpass behavior is realized with a simplified non-dual circuit with only two broadband balanced conditions. The dispersion relation and frequency response of SE-CRLH TL are analyzed by circuit analysis, Bloch-Floquet theorem, and full wave simulation. A demonstration of SE-CRLH structure is designed. The measurements are in agreement with simulations and theory.

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