Title :
Ku-Band High Power Dielectric Resonator Filters
Author :
Panariello, A. ; Ming Yu ; Ernst, C.
Author_Institution :
COM DEV Ltd., Cambridge, ON, Canada
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);
Journal_Title :
Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TMTT.2012.2229292
