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This paper presents a new method of sequential microwave filter tuning. For filters with R tuning elements (including cavities, couplings and cross-couplings), based on physically measured scattering characteristics in the frequency domain, the Artificial Neural Network (ANN) is used to build inverse models of R sub-filters. Each sub-filter is associated to one tuning element. The sub-filters are obtained by successive opening or shorting of resonators and by removing coupling screws. For each sub-filter, the ANN training vectors are defined as physical reflection characteristics (input vectors) and the corresponding positions of the tuning element, which is detuned, in both directions, from its proper setting (output vectors). In the tuning process, such inverse models are used for calculating the tuning element increments needed for setting the tuning element in the proper position. The tuning experiment, conducted on 8- and 11- cavity filters, has shown the performance of the presented method.

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Dr. Jerzy Julian Michalski