Input-Reflectionless Negative-Group-Delay Bandstop-Filter Networks Based on Lossy Complementary Duplexers

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Abstract

A class of negative-group-delay (NGD) bandstop-filter (BSF) circuits with input-reflectionless behavior are presented. By absorbing the non-transmitted RF-input-signal energy in their circuit volume, they cancel the undesired RF-power reflections that can adversely affect preceding active stages. They are based on a lossy complementary-duplexer approach, in which the lossy BSF channel is used as NGD circuit and its lossy resistively-terminated bandpass-filter-(BPF)-channel counterpart dissipates the non-transmitted RF signal power. The theoretical analysis of the basic input-reflectionless first-order NGD stage and illustrative design examples are presented. In-series-cascaded multi-stage NGD realizations to increase the NGD flatness are also explored. Furthermore, for experimental-validation purposes, a two-stage microstrip prototype with center-frequency reconfiguration and controllable NGD pattern within the spectral range 1.55-2.1 GHz is manufactured and characterized.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2019 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, IMS 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1031-1034
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781728113098
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2019
Externally publishedYes
Event2019 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, IMS 2019 - Boston, United States
Duration: 2 Jun 20197 Jun 2019

Publication series

NameIEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Digest
ISSN (Print)0149-645X

Conference

Conference2019 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, IMS 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBoston
Period2/06/197/06/19

Keywords

  • bandstop filters
  • complementary duplexers
  • negative group delay
  • passive circuits
  • reflectionless circuits

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