Split-Type Input-Reflectionless Multiband Filters

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Abstract

Split-type multiband bandpass filters (BPFs) and bandstop filters (BSFs) with input-reflectionless capabilities are reported in this letter. In the multiband BPF case, they consist of a duplexing network with a split-type multiband BPF channel - main channel - and its complementary resistively terminated multiband BSF channel - auxiliary channel - that absorbs the input-signal energy that is not transmitted by the overall filter. The multiband BSF counterpart is obtained from the latter by interchanging the roles of the main and auxiliary channels. The operational foundations, theoretical design rules, and synthesis examples of the devised split-type input-reflectionless multiband filters under a coupling-matrix-based formulation are described. Furthermore, for practical validation purposes, two microstrip prototypes corresponding to 3.85-/4.55-GHz second-order dual-band BPF and BSF circuits are constructed and measured.

Original languageEnglish
Article number8467336
Pages (from-to)981-983
Number of pages3
JournalIEEE Microwave and Wireless Components Letters
Volume28
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2018
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • 5G circuit
  • absorptive filter
  • bandpass filter (BPF)
  • bandstop filter (BSF)
  • dual-band filter
  • microstrip filter
  • multiband filter
  • planar filter
  • reflectionless filter
  • split-type filter

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