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An LTCC Balanced-to-Unbalanced Extracted-Pole Bandpass Filter With Complex Load.
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IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory & Techniques . Apr2006 Part 1, Vol. 54 Issue 4, p1512-1518. 7p. 2 Black and White Photographs, 5 Diagrams, 1 Chart, 4 Graphs. - Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- In this paper, the fundamental characteristics of a novel third-order RF balanced-to-unbalanced filter, namely, a balun filter, for integrated RF module applications are presented. This center-tapped transformer-based new device works concurrently as a balun, an extracted-pole bandpass filter, and a matching network. As coupled resonant tanks are employed to perform the balun type of operation, traditional coupled-resonator filter theory can thus be used to design and analyze such a new device. Moreover, an extracted-pole technique is used not only for creating a transmission zero, but also provides a capability to match the filter with a complex load. In addition to providing a simple design procedure for the device, its working mechanism is also revealed mathematically. Specifically, return-loss sensitivity with respect to each resonator admittance and complex load matching capability are discussed in details. This balun filter has been implemented in a multilayered low-temperature co-fired ceramic substrate, demonstrating its promising potentials in miniaturized RF front-end modules. Experimental measurements are also presented to validate the theory and computer simulations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00189480
- Volume :
- 54
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory & Techniques
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 20589052
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1109/TMTT.2006.871363