Planar multiband bandpass filter with multimode stepped-impedance resonators

Y. C. Chiou, J. T. Kuo*

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Abstract

Planar multiband bandpass filters are implemented based on the versatile multimode stepped-impedance resonators (SIRs). The resonant spectrum of a SIR can be calculated as functions of the length ratios for various impedance ratios of the high- and low-impedance sections. Thus, by properly selecting the geometric parameters and designing the input/output coupling structure, the SIRs are feasible to realize multiband multimode filters. Using a single SIR, a dual-mode dual-band, a dual-mode triple-band or a hybrid dual-/triple-mode dual-band bandpass filter can be realized. Emphasis is also placed on designing specified ratios of center frequencies and fractional bandwidths of the passbands. To extend the design °exibility, extra shunt open stubs are used to adjust the ratio of the passband frequencies. In addition, sharpness of the transition bands is improved by designing the input/output stages. Simulation results are validated by the measured responses of experimental circuits.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)129-144
Number of pages16
JournalProgress in Electromagnetics Research
Volume114
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011

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