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RF-design of narrowband absorptive bandstop filters for UHF applications

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Abstract

This paper addresses the RF-design of absorptive bandstop filters (ABSFs) that feature narrow fractional bandwidth (FBW) and quality factors (Qs) of the order of a thousand. The aforementioned functionality is realized by means of a mixed implementation scheme in which one-port acoustic wave (AW) resonators and lumped-element impedance inverters are effectively combined in a compact geometry. The non-ideal effects - fabrication tolerances - of the utilized lumped-element components on the ABSF performance - theoretically infinite isolation and input reflection - are analyzed. A method to maintain the large stopband attenuation by adjusting the effective Q of each resonator with the aid of a tunable resistor is also reported. A filter prototype that makes use of commercially available surface acoustic wave (SAW) resonators and surface-mounted devices (SMDs) has been built and tested at 418 MHz for verification purposes. It exhibits a 0.02% 3-dB FBW and a maximum stopband isolation of 62 dB.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 IEEE 16th Annual Wireless and Microwave Technology Conference, WAMICON 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781479975211
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 9 Jun 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event2015 16th IEEE Annual Wireless and Microwave Technology Conference, WAMICON 2015 - Cocoa Beach, United States
Duration: 13 Apr 201515 Apr 2015

Publication series

Name2015 IEEE 16th Annual Wireless and Microwave Technology Conference, WAMICON 2015

Conference

Conference2015 16th IEEE Annual Wireless and Microwave Technology Conference, WAMICON 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCocoa Beach
Period13/04/1515/04/15

Keywords

  • Absorptive bandstop filter (ABSF)
  • Bandstop filter
  • High quality-factor (Q) filter
  • Narrow bandwidth
  • Narrowband filter

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