Ku-Band High Power Dielectric Resonator Filters

Author

Panariello, A. ; Ming Yu ; Ernst, C.

Author_Institution

COM DEV Ltd., Cambridge, ON, Canada

Volume

61

Issue

1

fYear

2013

fDate

Jan. 2013

Firstpage

382

Lastpage

392

Abstract

In this paper, a novel dielectric-resonator filter configuration is presented. The new filter offers superior Q and wider spurious-mode free range at Ku-Band. Moreover, it offers 70% mass savings over the TE₁₁₄ dual mode designs and over 50% footprint reduction compared with the TE₁₁₃ dual-mode implementations. These characteristics make this technology well suited for the output multiplexer used in Ku-Band satellite applications. A five pole filter has been implemented to prove the superior performance of this new technology. Test data over temperature and high power test results are also presented, including a 3-Channel output multiplexer.

Keywords

artificial satellites; dielectric resonator filters; multiplexing equipment; 3-channel output multiplexer; Ku-Band satellite application; Ku-band high power dielectric resonator filter; TE₁₁₃ dual-mode implementation; TE₁₁₄ dual mode design; five pole filter; footprint reduction; mass saving; power testing; spurious-mode free range; Cavity resonators; Couplings; Dielectrics; Q factor; Resonant frequency; Temperature measurement; Thermal stability; Ceramics; compact high power filter; dielectric resonator; filter; output multiplexer (OMUX);

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9480

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/TMTT.2012.2229292

Filename

6384848