BPFs with oct-resonance and -transmission-zero realized by coupling optimization on open-loop resonator

Abstract

This paper presents a series of novel designs for dual-band bandpass filters (BPFs) with excellent in-band and out-band filtering performances. By imbedding the spiral-line resonator into the coupling open-loop structures and adjusting the symmetrical structure, the second-order quad-mode BPFs are designed and then the fourth-order oct-mode dual-band BPFs. The final two designs possess eight resonant modes in the passband and also four/eight transmission zeros in the stopband, achieving a high transition-band selectivity with the roll-off rate over 1000 dB/GHz, broad out-band rejection from 1.5 GHz to 5.3 GHz (lower than 30 dB), and strong isolation between dual bands with the suppression level of 30 dB, operating at 3.2/3.4 GHz and 3.2/3.5 GHz respectively. Measured results agree well with simulations and prove the validity of the asymmetry feeders for multi-transmission-zero characteristics.