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Abstract

This paper proposes a dual notches ultra-wideband (UWB) bandpass filter (BPF) with high selectivity and wide stopband. It is composed ofa novel multi-mode resonator (MMR) known as a double-T-shaped open stub-loaded MMR, a pair of interdigital coupled lines, and folded split ring resonator. The MMR is designed to place the resulting resonant modes within the UWB passband, then add interdigital coupled lines to achieve strong coupling, resulting in a flat passband. Afterward, multiple complimentary folded split ring resonators (CFSRRs) and folded split ring resonators (FSRRs) are embedded into the designed basic UWB filter to develop dual notches at the desired frequency. The filter is simulated and manufactured using low-cost high-frequency dielectric substrate F4BM. The measurement results agree well with the simulation data. Multiple notches centered on 5.8 and 8 GHz effectively suppress unwanted signals from 5.8 GHz WLAN and 8 GHz satellite systems simultaneously. In addition, two transmission zeros on both sides of the passband are located at 2.7 GHz and 10.76 GHz, respectively, so that the sharp skirt selectivity is improved to 0.857. The measured filter can exhibit high sharp selectivity and wider stopband at the same time.

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