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Abstract

This paper proposes a novel compact dual-band bandpass filter (BPF) using four spiral resonators for application in GSM and IEEE 802.11b WLANs for the first time. Since the two passbands can be tuned individually, the filter has more design freedoms. The symmetry coupling structure is realized to achieve a isolation higher than 30 dB between the lower and higher passbands. The full-wave simulator IE3D is used to design the spiral resonators and calculate the coupling coefficients of the basic coupling structures. The designed BPF is fabricated and measured. Good agreement between the simulated and measured results verifies our design concept.

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Dr. Cheng-Yuan Hung

Professor Ru-Yuan Yang

Dr. Yueh-Ling Lin