High-Q bandpass filters using hybrid acoustic-wave-lumped-element resonators (AWLRs) for UHF applications

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Abstract

This paper focuses on a new family of narrow-band bandpass filters, along with its coupling-matrix-based design approach which feature quasi-elliptic frequency response, effective quality factors (Qseff) of the order of 1,000 and small form factors. Hybrid acoustic-wave-lumped-element resonator (AWLR) architectures are proposed as fundamental elements of these filters leading to low-loss passbands with fractional bandwidth (FBW) that is much broader (3.8-7.5 times) than in all acoustic wave (AW) filters and Qseff that are 10-20 times larger than in traditional lumped-element filters. Experimental prototypes based on commercially-available surface acoustic wave (SAW) resonators were built and tested at 418 MHz. Measured Qseff between 750-1550 and bandwidths ranging from 0.65 to 0.94 MHz (i.e., 2-3 times the electromechanical coupling coefficient of the AW resonator) are presented.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, IMS 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781479982752
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 24 Jul 2015
Externally publishedYes
EventIEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, IMS 2015 - Phoenix, United States
Duration: 17 May 201522 May 2015

Publication series

Name2015 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, IMS 2015

Conference

ConferenceIEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, IMS 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPhoenix
Period17/05/1522/05/15

Keywords

  • Acoustic wave (AW) filter
  • bandpass filter
  • kt enhancement
  • RF filter
  • surface acoustic wave (SAW) filter

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