Microwave Filters and Circuits

Contributors

Foreword

Preface

I. Historical Review


1. Discovery of the Cutoff Effect


2. Image Parameters and Composite Filters


3. Duplexing of Image Impedances


4. Q-Functions


5. Chebyshev Approximation


6. Transmission-Line Networks


7. Parasitics of Network Elements


8. Mizuhashi-Smith Chart


9. Commensurate Transmission-Line Networks


10. Coupled Transmission-Line Networks


11. Hybrid Networks


12. Waveguide Filters


13. Other Contributions

References

II. General Properties and Synthesis of Transmission-Line Networks

Notation


1. Introduction


2. Richards Networks


3. Richards' Theorem


4. Equivalence of Two-Ports


5. Normal Networks


6. Normal Reactance Two-Ports


7. Synthesis of Normal Reactance Two-Ports


8. Treelike Networks


9. Midseries and Extended Midseries Networks


10. Synthesis of Treelike Two-Ports


11. Parallel Realization

References

III. Transmission-Line Filters on the Image-Parameter Basis

Notation


1. Conditions on the Image Parameters


2. Image Parameters


3. Basic Transmission-Line Filters

Design Formulas and Relations among Parameters

References

IV. Data on Transmission-Line Filters

Notation


1. Tree-Type Impedance Transformer


2. Coupled-Line Cascade-Type Low-Pass Filter


3. Shunt-Stub-Type Composite Low-Pass Filter on the Image-Parameter Basis


4. Shunt-Stub-Type Low-Pass Filter on the Insertion-Loss Basis


5. Stepped Coupled-Line Low-Pass Filters


6. Coupled Three-Wire System Band-Pass Filter

References

V. Line Constants

Notation


1. Introduction


2. Methods of Analysis


3. Open Lines in Free Space


4. Shielded Lines


5. Lines with Other Configurations


6. Helical Lines


7. Other Contributions

References

VI. Approximation Problems in Transmission-Line Networks

Notation


1. Determination of Υ(λ) from Insertion Loss


2. Determination of S-Matrix from Insertion Loss


3. Approximation by Fourier Series


4. Approximation by Potential Analog


5. Approximations by Q-Functions


6. Relation between Potential Analog and Q-Function


7. Successive Approximations


8. Frequency Transformation

References

VII. Coupled-Line Filters

Notation


1. Introduction


2. Mode Analysis in Multiconductor Line Transmission


3. Network Analysis of Multiconductor Line Sections


4. Interdigital-Line Band-Pass Filter


5. Cascade Synthesis of a Rational Function


6. Richards' Matrix Theorem and Its Applications

References

VIII. General Treatment of Multiwire Networks

Notation for Chapters VIII, IX, and X


1. Propagation of Waves along Multiwire Lines


2. General Properties of Multiwire Networks


3. Irrational Networks


4. Extraction of Multiwire Line Sections


5. Nonuniform Transmission Lines

References

IX. Basic Sections in Multiwire Networks

Notation


1. Introduction


2. Composite Foster Sections


3. Rational Two-Ports of Second Degree


4. Composite Type-C Sections


5. Composite Brune Sections


6. Limiting Cases of Composite Brune Sections


7. Composite High-Pass Ladder Sections


8. Rational Two-Ports of Third Degree


9. Type-D Section

References

X. Miscellaneous Multiwire Networks

Notation


1. Impedance Transformers


2. Balance-to-Unbalance Transformers; Baluns


3. Directional Couplers


4. Hybrid Networks


5. Other Contributions

References

XI. Data on Waveguide Filters


1. Harmonic Resonator Filters


2. Composite Band-Pass Filter


3. Branching Filters for Microwave Radio Relay System


4. Waveguide Filters for Millimeter Waves

References

Author Index

Subject Index