A transmission line for high-frequency differential signals and having a
transforming impedance is formed into a substrate. The transmission line
is comprised of a first slot, the opposing surfaces of which carry a
conductive surface capable of carrying electrical signals. By virtue of
their dimensions, spacing and dielectric filler, the conductive surfaces
constitute a transmission line. A second slot, also with opposing
surfaces, each of which also carry a conductive surface but which are
spaced differently than the opposing surfaces of the first slot, provide
a second transmission line but with a different impedance. The impedances
between the two transmission lines are transformed by an impedance
transition section of transmission line that is slot section the
dimensions of which are tapered to meet the different slot dimensions of
the two different transmission line segments.