Integrating multiple stubs in stepped‐impedance filter aiming for high selectivity

Abstract A design technique to include multiple and fully‐controlled transmission zeros (TZs) in the frequency response of rectangular waveguide commensurate‐line stepped‐impedance filters is presented in this letter. These bandpass filters (BPFs) are known for having reduced sensitivities against m...

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Main Authors: Abdul Sami, Miguel Angel Gomez Laso, Txema Lopetegi, Israel Arnedo, Ibai Calero, Fernando Teberio, Petronilo Martin Iglesias, David Benito, Ivan Arregui
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-07-01
Series:Electronics Letters
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1049/ell2.12517
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Summary:Abstract A design technique to include multiple and fully‐controlled transmission zeros (TZs) in the frequency response of rectangular waveguide commensurate‐line stepped‐impedance filters is presented in this letter. These bandpass filters (BPFs) are known for having reduced sensitivities against manufacturing inaccuracies and are composed of multiple waveguide sections. In order to improve their selectivity, 3λg/4 and λg/4‐stubs are included to create multiple TZs around the passband. The proposed technique allows us to add multiple stubs in a single section and, therefore, only minor adjustments in the affected part of the filter are required, which simplifies the overall design process. The technique has been verified with a design example with four TZs (two on each side) near the passband.
ISSN:0013-5194
1350-911X