High Fidelity Gaussian Monocycle Generation Using Microstrip Lines

The impact of delay line on Gaussian monocycle pulse generation is studied analytically in terms of pulse fidelity and spectral energy density. We devise the shape of the short-circuited stubs for Gaussian monocycle pulse generation for lossy dispersive medium. Prototypes are built, and measured monocycle achieves 340 ps pulse width with -25 dB ringing level.