2026-08-27
TGV-Based Calibration Standards for d -Band Terahertz Measurements
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Progress In Electromagnetics Research M, Vol. 139, 82-88, 2026
Abstract
Owing to glass's excellent electrical properties and stability, Through-Glass Via (TGV) technology is regarded as a key technology for next-generation three-dimensional integration. Research on TGV-based transmission structures and Substrate-Integrated-Waveguide (SIW) structures has been relatively extensive. However, the investigated frequency range remains limited, rarely exceeding 100 GHz, and studies focusing on the intrinsic characteristics of the vias are still lacking. To address this issue, this study designs a set of TGV calibration standards operating in the D-band to extract the S-parameters and electrical parameters of the vias and to analyze their performance, thereby providing useful insights for the subsequent design of TGV devices in the terahertz band.
Citation
Pengran Yang, Zhaoying Li, Haolin Yang, Yanqin Jin, Zhongyang Bai, Zhijun Ma, and Lianggong Wen, "TGV-Based Calibration Standards for d -Band Terahertz Measurements," Progress In Electromagnetics Research M, Vol. 139, 82-88, 2026.
doi:10.2528/PIERM26042601
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