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Fully Canonical Triple-Mode Filter with Source-Load Coupling for 5G Systems.
Cristóbal López-Montes1, José R Montejo-Garai1
1Group of Applied Electromagnetics (GEA), Information Processing and Telecommunications Center, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
This study introduces a compact triple-mode filter for 5G base stations, utilizing circular waveguide technology and coaxial probes. The novel design enhances selectivity and achieves excellent performance, validating its suitability for 5G applications.
Area of Science:
- Electrical Engineering
- Electromagnetics
- Microwave Engineering
Background:
- 5G wireless communication systems require highly selective and compact filters.
- Traditional filter designs face limitations in achieving desired selectivity and power handling for 5G applications.
- Circular waveguide technology offers potential for high-power handling and low insertion loss filters.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and validate a novel, fully canonical triple-mode filter for 5G applications.
- To exploit compact size and circular waveguide technology for the FR1 band.
- To achieve high selectivity and power handling using a unique source-load coupling topology.
Main Methods:
- Design of a fully canonical triple-mode filter topology.
- Utilization of circular waveguide technology for enhanced performance.
- Employing coaxial probes for input-output coupling to achieve necessary source-load coupling.
- Systematic procedure for initial geometry generation followed by full-wave optimization.
- Fabrication and measurement of a prototype filter at 3.7 GHz.
Main Results:
- A compact triple-mode filter with a fully canonical topology was successfully designed.
- The filter utilizes circular waveguide technology and coaxial probes for input-output.
- A prototype filter demonstrated excellent agreement between simulation and measurement results.
- The designed filter achieved a 1.1% relative bandwidth at 3.7 GHz, suitable for 5G base stations.
Conclusions:
- The novel triple-mode filter design is validated through a manufactured prototype.
- The employed design methodology and topology are effective for 5G filter applications.
- The filter's compact size, high selectivity, and power handling capabilities make it suitable for 5G base stations.

