Filtering of microwave signals using coupled photonic ring resonators fabricated in the silica waveguide technology is described. Integrated thermo-optic phase shifters allow for control of the optical phase and the passband shape. Tuning of the microwave passband via optical wavelength and phase is demonstrated. ©1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Microwave Opt Technol Lett 21: 90–93, 1999.