UWB analog FIR-Filter in MIC technology as adaptive analog filter and as pulse shaper

Digital FIR filters are widely used in digital signal processing for the realization of filter responses with prescribed frequency behavior. In a companion paper, we present the design, manufacturing, and measurement result of a single UWB analog FIR-Filter tap in MIC technology which could replace digital technology in cost- and power sensitive applications. The aim of this paper is to demonstrate some applications for the proposed analog UWB FIR filter tap, in particular an adaptive filter and a pulse shaper.