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Multilayer metallic filters for Q/V band IMUX

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 December 2021

Walter Steffè*
Affiliation:
Thales Alenia Space, via Saccomuro 24, Roma, Italy
Francesco Vitulli
Affiliation:
Thales Alenia Space, via Saccomuro 24, Roma, Italy
*
Author for correspondence: Walter Steffè, E-mail: walter.steffe@thalesaleniaspace.com

Abstract

Current designs of space IMUX filters are based on dual-mode circular waveguide cavities, on dielectric resonators or, at the lower end of the frequency spectrum, on coaxial resonators. This paper presents a new kind of IMUX filter aimed at high operating frequencies (Ka, Q, and V bands) which was developed in the frame of an ESA funded study named KALOS-DEVAQ. The new filter implements a quasi-elliptic frequency response and is characterized by simple geometry. The mechanical structure is composed of stacked metallic plates and it is well suited to be manufactured, at a low cost, with high accuracy. Despite the lower unloaded Q factor, the new configuration allows achieving a comparable flatness of insertion loss and group delay, thanks to the application of the pre-distortion technique. The increased insertion loss does not affect the system performances because it can be compensated by the amplification stages in the RF chain.

Type
Research Paper
Copyright
Copyright © The Author(s), 2021. Published by Cambridge University Press in association with the European Microwave Association

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