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Compact ultra wide band microstrip bandpass filter based on multiple-mode resonator and modified complementary split
J Antonio Marcotegui1, Jesús Miguel Illescas, Aritz Estevez
1R&D Department, Tafco Metawireless, Polıgono Plazaola, 31195 Aizoain, Spain.
Thescientificworldjournal
|December 10, 2013
Summary
A novel broadband microstrip filter using a Modified Complementary Split Ring Resonator (MCSRR) offers high-performance, low-cost solutions for Ultra Wide Band (UWB) applications.
Area of Science:
- Electrical Engineering
- Electromagnetics
- Microwave Engineering
Background:
- Ultra Wide Band (UWB) systems require efficient filtering solutions.
- Existing filter designs often face trade-offs between performance and cost.
- Broadband filtering is crucial for UWB communication systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a new class of broadband microstrip filters for UWB applications.
- To introduce the Modified Complementary Split Ring Resonator (MCSRR) for filter design.
- To achieve broadband response with sharp rejection, low insertion loss, and low return loss.
Main Methods:
- Designing microstrip filters incorporating parallel-coupled lines.
- Integrating a novel Modified Complementary Split Ring Resonator (MCSRR) into the filter stages.
- Utilizing full-wave electromagnetic simulations for design optimization.
- Fabricating prototypes and conducting experimental measurements.
Main Results:
- The proposed MCSRR-based microstrip filters demonstrate broadband characteristics.
- Achieved sharp signal rejection and low insertion/return loss.
- Simulation and measurement results show excellent agreement, validating the design.
- The filter design provides a new, cost-effective approach for UWB systems.
Conclusions:
- The Modified Complementary Split Ring Resonator (MCSRR) is effectively introduced for broadband microstrip filter design.
- The proposed filters meet the demanding requirements of UWB applications.
- This technique presents a viable, high-performance, low-cost alternative for communication systems.
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