scholarly journals A Highly Selective and Compact Bandpass Filter with a Circular Spiral Inductor and an Embedded Capacitor Structure Using an Integrated Passive Device Technology on a GaAs Substrate

Electronics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun-He Quan ◽  
Zhi-Ji Wang ◽  
Jong-Chul Lee ◽  
Eun-Seong Kim ◽  
Nam-Young Kim
Keyword(s):  
Gaas Substrate ◽  
High Performance ◽  
High Selectivity ◽  
Bandpass Filter ◽  
Signal Propagation ◽  
Center Frequency ◽  
Spiral Inductor ◽  
Passive Device ◽  
Compact Size ◽  
Embedded Capacitor

As one of the most commonly used devices in microwave systems, bandpass filters (BPFs) directly affect the performance of these systems. Among the processes for manufacturing filters, integrated passive device (IPD) technology provides high practicality and accuracy. Thus, to comply with latest development trends, a resonator-based bandpass filter with a high selectivity and a compact size, fabricated on a gallium arsenide (GaAs) substrate is developed. An embedded capacitor is connected between the ends of two divisions in a circular spiral inductor, which is intertwined to reduce its size to 0.024 λg × 0.013 λg with minimal loss, and along with the capacitor, it generates a center frequency of 1.35 GHz. The strong coupling between the two ports of the filter results in high selectivity, to reduce noise interference. The insertion loss and return loss are 0.26 dB and 25.6 dB, respectively, thus facilitating accurate signal propagation. The filter was tested to verify its high performance in several aspects, and measurement results showed good agreement with the simulation results.

scholarly journals A Dual-Mode Bandpass Filter with Multiple Controllable Transmission-Zeros Using T-Shaped Stub-Loaded Resonators

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zh. Yao ◽  
C. Wang ◽  
N. Y. Kim
Keyword(s):  
High Selectivity ◽  
Bandpass Filter ◽  
Second Harmonic ◽  
Center Frequency ◽  
Harmonic Frequency ◽  
Dual Mode ◽  
Mode Theory ◽  
Transmission Zeros ◽  
Coupling Capacitance ◽  
Compact Size

A dual-mode broadband bandpass filter (BPF) with multiple controllable transmission-zeros using T-shaped stub-loaded resonators (TSSLRs) is presented. Due to the symmetrical plane, the odd-even-mode theory can be adopted to characterize the BPF. The proposed filter consists of a dual-mode TSSLR and two modified feed-lines, which introduce two capacitive and inductive source-load (S-L) couplings. Five controllable transmission zeros (TZs) can be achieved for the high selectivity and the wide stopband because of the tunable amount of coupling capacitance and inductance. The center frequency of the proposed BPF is 5.8 GHz, with a 3 dB fraction bandwidth of 8.9%. The measured insertion and return losses are 1.75 and 28.18 dB, respectively. A compact size and second harmonic frequency suppression can be obtained by the proposed BPF with S-L couplings.

scholarly journals Miniaturized Bandpass Filter Using a Meandered Stepped-Impedance Resonator with a Meandered-Line Stub-Load on a GaAs Substrate

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Z. Chuluunbaatar ◽  
C. Wang ◽  
N. Y. Kim
Keyword(s):  
Insertion Loss ◽  
Gaas Substrate ◽  
Return Loss ◽  
Bandpass Filter ◽  
Device Fabrication ◽  
Capacitive Coupling ◽  
Center Frequency ◽  
Fabrication Technology ◽  
Passive Device ◽  
Stepped Impedance Resonator

This paper reports a compact bandpass filter with improved skirt selectivity using integrated passive device fabrication technology on a GaAs substrate. The structure of the filter consists of electromagnetically coupled meandered-line symmetric stepped-impedance resonators. The strength of the coupling between the resonators is enhanced by using a meandered-line stub-load inside the resonators to improve the selectivity and miniaturize the size of the filter. In addition, the center frequency of the filter can be flexibly controlled by varying degrees of the capacitive coupling between resonator and stub-load. To verify the proposed concept, a protocol bandpass filter with center frequency of 6.53 GHz was designed, fabricated, and measured, with a return loss and insertion loss of 39.1 dB and 1.63 dB.

scholarly journals Fabrication of QFN-Packaged Miniaturized GaAs-Based Bandpass Filter with Intertwined Inductors and Dendritic Capacitor

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 1932
Author(s):  
Jian Chen ◽  
Zhi-Ji Wang ◽  
Bao-Hua Zhu ◽  
Eun-Seong Kim ◽  
Nam-Young Kim
Keyword(s):  
Gaas Substrate ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Return Loss ◽  
Satellite Communication ◽  
Bandpass Filter ◽  
Physical Structure ◽  
Center Frequency ◽  
Fractional Bandwidth ◽  
Bridge Structures ◽  
Chip Size

This article presents a compact quad flat no-lead (QFN)-packaged second-order bandpass filter (BPF) with intertwined inductors, a dendritic capacitor, and four air-bridge structures, which was fabricated on a gallium arsenide (GaAs) substrate by integrated passive device (IPD) technology. Air-bridge structures were introduced into an approximate octagonal outer metal track to provide a miniaturized chip size of 0.021 × 0.021 λ0 (0.8 × 0.8 mm2) for the BPF. The QFN-packaged GaAs-based bandpass filter was used to protect the device from moisture and achieve good thermal and electrical performances. An equivalent circuit was modeled to analyze the BPF. A description of the manufacturing process is presented to elucidate the physical structure of the IPD-based BPF. Measurements were performed on the proposed single band BPF using a center frequency of 2.21 GHz (return loss of 26.45 dB) and a 3-dB fractional bandwidth (FBW) of 71.94% (insertion loss of 0.38 dB). The transmission zero is located at the 6.38 GHz with a restraint of 30.55 dB. The manufactured IPD-based BPF can play an excellent role in various S-band applications, such as a repeater, satellite communication, and radar, owing to its miniaturized chip size and high performance.

Design of Novel Compact Quad-Band Bandpass Filter with High Selectivity

Frequenz ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 74 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 53-59
Author(s):  
Qingchun Cao ◽  
Hui Liu ◽  
Li Gao
Keyword(s):  
Return Loss ◽  
High Selectivity ◽  
Bandpass Filter ◽  
Center Frequency ◽  
Transmission Zeros ◽  
Compact Size ◽  
Left And Right ◽  
Embedded Structure ◽  
Better Than ◽  
Good Agreement

AbstractThis paper presents a compact quad-band bandpass filter. The filter is realized by multi-embedded stub-load resonators. By utilizing multi-embedded structure, the whole filter exhibits a compact size. And due to the multi-section stub-loaded lines, four passbands can be realized and the center frequency of the four passbands can be controlled individually to accommodate different communication protocols. Moreover, by using 0° degree feed structure, there are two transmission zeros locates at left and right side of a passband, which greatly enhance the selectivity. To validate the proposed idea, a quad-band bandpass filter, which operates at 2/2.7/3.45/4.55 GHz is implemented. The insertion loss is smaller than 2 dB and return loss is better than 10 dB. Good agreement between the predicted and measured results demonstrates the proposed idea.

Ultra-compact quasi-elliptic bandpass filter based on capacitive-loaded eighth-mode SIW cavities

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qing Liu ◽  
Dongfang Zhou ◽  
Dewei Zhang ◽  
Chenge Bian ◽  
Yi Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Fourth Order ◽  
High Selectivity ◽  
Bandpass Filter ◽  
Metal Layer ◽  
Center Frequency ◽  
Fractional Bandwidth ◽  
Dielectric Substrates ◽  
Transmission Zeros ◽  
Compact Size ◽  
Metal Layers

AbstractThis paper reports a novel fourth-order quasi-elliptic bandpass filter (BPF) based on capacitive-loaded eighth-mode substrate integrated waveguide (CLEMSIW) cavities. The CLEMSIW cavity is constructed by the conventional eighth-mode SIW with two dielectric substrates and three metal layers; a metal via is employed to connect the middle and bottom metal layers. The middle metal layer achieves a large loading capacitance to shift the resonance frequency. The proposed filter is designed in a quadruple scheme, and two controllable finite-transmission zeros can be realized. For the demonstration, a prototype with a center frequency of 1 GHz and a fractional bandwidth of 10% was designed, fabricated, and measured. The measured results agree well with simulated ones. The proposed filter has advantages of ultra-compact size, high selectivity, and good stopband performances.

scholarly journals On-Chip Miniaturized Bandpass Filter Using GaAs-Based Integrated Passive Device Technology For L-Band Application

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (18) ◽  
pp. 3045 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bao-Hua Zhu ◽  
Nam-Young Kim ◽  
Zhi-Ji Wang ◽  
Eun-Seong Kim
Keyword(s):  
Printed Circuit Board ◽  
Bandpass Filter ◽  
Circuit Board ◽  
Center Frequency ◽  
Performance Measurements ◽  
Passive Device ◽  
Bridge Structures ◽  
Embedded Capacitor ◽  
On Chip ◽  
Insertion Losses

In this work, a miniaturized bandpass filter (BPF) constructed of two spiral intertwined inductors and a central capacitor, with several interdigital structures, was designed and fabricated using integrated passive device (IPD) technology on a GaAs wafer. Five air-bridge structures were introduced to enhance the mutual inductive effect and form the differential geometry of the outer inductors. In addition, the design of the differential inductor combined with the centrally embedded capacitor results in a compact construction with the overall size of 0.037λ0 × 0.019λ0 (1537.7 × 800 μm2) where λ0 is the wavelength of the central frequency. For the accuracy evolution of the equivalent circuit, the frequency-dependent lumped elements of the proposed BPF was analyzed and modeled through the segment method, mutual inductance approach, and simulated scattering parameters (S-parameters). Afterward, the BPF was fabricated using GaAs-based IPD technology and a 16-step manufacture flow was accounted for in detail. Finally, the fabricated BPF was wire-bonded with Au wires and packaged onto a printed circuit board for radio-frequency performance measurements. The measured results indicate that the implemented BPF possesses a center frequency operating at 2 GHz with the insertion losses of 0.38 dB and the return losses of 40 dB, respectively, and an ultrawide passband was achieved with a 3-dB fraction bandwidth of 72.53%, as well. In addition, a transmission zero is located at 5.32 GHz. Moreover, the variation of the resonant frequency with different inductor turns and metal thicknesses was analyzed through the simulation results, demonstrating good controllability of the proposed BPF.

Compact dual-mode microstrip bandpass filter based on slotted square patch resonator

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karthie S. ◽  
Zuvairiya Parveen J. ◽  
Yogeshwari D. ◽  
Venkadeshwari E.
Keyword(s):  
Bandpass Filter ◽  
Filter Design ◽  
Center Frequency ◽  
Dual Mode ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Transmission Zeros ◽  
Compact Size ◽  
Mode Response ◽  
Better Than ◽  
Good Agreement

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present the design of a compact microstrip bandpass filter (BPF) in dual-mode configuration loaded with cross-loop and square ring slots on a square patch resonator for C-band applications. Design/methodology/approach In the proposed design, the dual-mode response for the filter is realized with two transmission zeros (TZs) by the insertion of a perturbation element at the diagonal corner of the square patch resonator with orthogonal feed lines. Such TZs at the edges of the passband result in better selectivity for the proposed BPF. Moreover, the cross-loop and square ring slots are etched on a square patch resonator to obtain a miniaturized BPF. Findings The proposed dual-mode microstrip filter fabricated in RT/duroid 6010 substrate using PCB technology has a measured minimum insertion loss of 1.8 dB and return loss better than 24.5 dB with a fractional bandwidth (FBW) of 6.9%. A compact size of 7.35 × 7.35 mm2 is achieved for the slotted patch resonator-based dual-mode BPF at the center frequency of 4.76 GHz. As compared with the conventional square patch resonator, a size reduction of 61% is achieved with the proposed slotted design. The feasibility of the filter design is confirmed by the good agreement between the measured and simulated responses. The performance of the proposed filter structure is compared with other dual-mode filter works. Originality/value In the proposed work, a compact dual-mode BPF is reported with slotted structures. The conventional square patch resonator is deployed with cross-loop and square ring slots to design a dual-mode filter with a square perturbation element at its diagonal corner. The proposed filter exhibits compact size and favorable performance compared to other dual-mode filter works reported in literature. The aforementioned design of the dual-mode BPF at 4.76 GHz is suitable for applications in the lower part of the C-band.

scholarly journals A Microfabricated Bandpass Filter with Coarse-Tuning and Fine-Tuning Ability Based on IPD Process and PCB Artwork

Micromachines ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 123
Author(s):  
Junzhe Shen ◽  
Tian Qiang ◽  
Minjia Gao ◽  
Yangchuan Ma ◽  
Junge Liang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Printed Circuit Board ◽  
Bandpass Filter ◽  
Fine Tuning ◽  
Circuit Board ◽  
Center Frequency ◽  
Spiral Inductor ◽  
Chip Area ◽  
Transmission Zero ◽  
Capacitance Variation ◽  
Zero Frequency

In this paper, a bandpass filter (BPF) was developed utilizing GaAs-based integrated passive device technology which comprises an asymmetrical spiral inductor and an interleaved array capacitor, possessing two tuning modes: coarse-tuning and fine-tuning. By altering the number of layers and radius of the GaAs substrate metal spheres, capacitance variation from 0.071 to 0.106 pF for coarse-tuning, and of 0.0015 pF for fine-tuning, can be achieved. Five air bridges were employed in the asymmetrical spiral inductor to save space, contributing to a compact chip area of 0.015λ0 × 0.018λ0. The BPF chip was installed on the printed circuit board artwork with Au bonding wire and attached to a die sink. Measured results demonstrate an insertion loss of 0.38 dB and a return loss of 21.5 dB at the center frequency of 2.147 GHz. Furthermore, under coarse-tuning mode, variation in the center frequency from 1.956 to 2.147 GHz and transmission zero frequency from 4.721 to 5.225 GHz can be achieved. Under fine-tuning mode, the minimum tuning value and the average tuning value of the proposed BPF can be accurate to 1.0 MHz and 4.7 MHz for the center frequency and 1.0 MHz and 12.8 MHz for the transmission zero frequency, respectively.

Miniaturized Wideband Bandpass Filter based on Capacitor-loaded One-eighth Wavelength Coupled Line

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (7) ◽  
pp. 865-871
Author(s):  
Jin Shi ◽  
Jiancheng Dong ◽  
Kai Xu ◽  
Lingyan Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Insertion Loss ◽  
Simple Structure ◽  
Bandpass Filter ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Center Frequency ◽  
Fractional Bandwidth ◽  
Coupled Line ◽  
Transmission Zeros ◽  
Compact Size ◽  
Multiple Transmission

A novel miniaturized wideband bandpass filter (BPF) using capacitor-loaded microstrip coupled line is proposed. The capacitors are loaded in parallel and series to the coupled line, which makes the filter just require one one-eighth wavelength coupled line and achieve filtering response with multiple transmission poles (TPs) and transmission zeros (TZs). Compared with the state-of-the-art microstrip wideband BPFs, the proposed filter has the advantages of compact size and simple structure. A prototype centered at 1.47 GHz with the 3-dB fractional bandwidth of 86.5% is demonstrated, which exhibits the compact size of 0.003λ2 g (λg is the guided wavelength at the center frequency) and the minimum insertion loss of 0.37 dB.

scholarly journals A New Ultracompact Narrow Bandpass Microstrip Filter Using Double-Negative Quasiplanar Cells

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Mohammad Reza Khawary ◽  
Vahid Nayyeri ◽  
Seyed Mohammad Hashemi ◽  
Mohammad Soleimani
Keyword(s):  
Printed Circuit Board ◽  
High Selectivity ◽  
Bandpass Filter ◽  
Circuit Board ◽  
Center Frequency ◽  
Double Negative ◽  
Fractional Bandwidth ◽  
Printed Circuit ◽  
Full Wave ◽  
Good Agreement

This paper presents a novel ultracompact narrow bandpass filter with high selectivity. The proposed filter is composed of cascading two basic cells. Each cell is basically a microstrip line loaded with a quasiplanar resonator and series gaps which can be fabricated using a standard multilayer printed circuit board technology. The structure is analyzed through an equivalent circuit and full-wave simulations. The simulation results are compared with experimental measurements demonstrating a good agreement between them. The measurement indicates that the realized bandpass filter at the center frequency of 1 GHz has a fractional bandwidth of 2.2%. Most importantly, in comparison with other similar recent works, it is shown that the proposed filter has the smallest size.

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