Title :
Effect of difference in odd-and even-mode wavelengths on a parallel-coupled bandpass filter
Author :
Kajfez, Darko ; Govind, Shyami
Author_Institution :
University of Mississippi, Department of Electrical Engineering, University, USA
Abstract :
The difference in odd- and even-mode wavelengths on a parallel-coupled bandpass filter leads to an asymmetric filter response. This asymmetry may be corrected by defining an equivalent dielectric constant, by means of which the lengths of the filter sections are to be computed.
Keywords :
band-pass filters; guided electromagnetic wave propagation; microwave filters; strip line components; equivalent dielectric constant; even modes; microstrip parallel coupled bandpass filters; odd modes; wavelength difference;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19750088