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Abstract

In this article, a compact dual-band bandpass filter (BPF) using coupled open-loop resonators and an embedded center-grounded stepped-impedance resonator (CGSIR) is proposed. This filter operates at 2.1/5.2 GHz for WCDMA/WLAN applications. The first passband is generated by the proposed CGSIR, and the second one is created by the coupled open-loop resonators. Each passband can be controlled independently by adjusting the dimension parameters of corresponding resonators. Five transmission zeros (TZs) are generated due to the 0° feed structure and signal cancellation effects between electric couplings and magnetic couplings, which improve the filter band-to-band isolation level and skirt selectivity significantly. Moreover, the overall circuit size is very compact due to the embedded configuration. The measured filter performances are in good agreement with the simulated ones.

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Dr. Jun Li

Dr. Shan Shan Huang

Dr. Hui Wang

Dr. Jian Zhong Zhao