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2010-08-02

Artificial Neural Networks Approach in Microwave Filter Tuning

Jerzy Julian Michalski

Dr. Jerzy Julian Michalski

TeleMobile Electronics Ltd.

Poland

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Progress In Electromagnetics Research M, Vol. 13, 173-188, 2010

doi:10.2528/PIERM10053105

Abstract

This paper presents a novel method of cavity filter tuning with the usage of an artificial neural network (ANN). The proposed method does not require information on the filter topology, and the filter is treated as a black box. In order to illustrate the concept, a feed-forward, multi-layer, non-linear artificial neural network with back propagation is applied. The method for preparing, learning and testing vectors consisting of sampled detuned scattering characteristics and corresponding tuning screw deviations is proposed. To collect the training vectors, the machine, an intelligent automatic filter tuning tool integrated with a vector network analyzer, has been built. The ANN was trained on the basis of samples obtained from a properly tuned filter. It has been proved that the usage of multidimensional approximation ability of an ANN makes it possible to map the characteristic of a detuned filter reflection in individual screw errors. Finally, after the ANN learning process, the tuning experiment on 6 and 11-cavity filters has been preformed, proving a very high efficiency of the presented method.

Citation

Jerzy Julian Michalski , "Artificial Neural Networks Approach in Microwave Filter Tuning," Progress In Electromagnetics Research M, Vol. 13, 173-188, 2010.
doi:10.2528/PIERM10053105
http://www.jpier.org/PIERM/pier.php?paper=10053105

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