Microstrip Ultra-Wideband Filter with Flexible Notch Characteristics

Marjan Mokhtaari, Jens Bornemann

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DOI: 10.4236/wet.2012.31002                

Abstract

A microstrip ultra-wideband (UWB) filter with unique shape, compactness, simplicity of operation and flexible notch characteristics is introduced. It is based on the fundamental and harmonic characteristics of a 50 Ohm transmission line that is grounded at both ends. The filter possesses design flexibility in the sense that it can operate as a stand-alone UWB component or include simple additional circuitry to create one or two notches within the ultra-wideband frequency range. The basic design principles are highlighted and verified using the results of two commercially available field solver packages. Individual filter structures with single and double notches are validated through measurements of a number of filter prototypes.

Keywords

Microstrip Filters; Microstrip Resonators; Bandstop Filters; Ultra-Wideband Filters

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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