Integrating multiple stubs in stepped-impedance filter aiming for high selectivity

A design technique to include multiple and fully-controlled transmission zeros (TZs) in the frequency response of rectangular waveguide commensurate-line stepped-impedance filters is presented in this letter. These bandpass filters (BPFs) are known for having reduced sensitivities against manufactur...

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Autores: Sami, Abdul, Gómez Laso, Miguel Ángel, Lopetegui Beregaña, José María, Arnedo Gil, Israel, Calero Fernández, Ibai, Teberio Berdún, Fernando, Martín Iglesias, Petronilo, Benito Pertusa, David, Arregui Padilla, Iván
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2022
País:España
Institución:Universidad Pública de Navarra
Repositorio:Academica-e. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Pública de Navarra
OAI Identifier:oai:academica-e.unavarra.es:2454/43021
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2454/43021
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Waveguide filter
Stepped-impedance filter
Bandpass filter
Transmission zero
Stub
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Sumario:A design technique to include multiple and fully-controlled transmission zeros (TZs) in the frequency response of rectangular waveguide commensurate-line stepped-impedance filters is presented in this letter. These bandpass filters (BPFs) are known for having reduced sensitivities against manufacturing inaccuracies and are composed of multiple waveguide sections. In order to improve their selectivity, 3λg/4 and λg/4-stubs are included to create multiple TZs around the passband. The proposed technique allows us to add multiple stubs in a single section and, therefore, only minor adjustments in the affected part of the filter are required, which simplifies the overall design process. The technique has been verified with a design example with four TZs (two on each side) near the passband.