2013-03-18
A Fast Tuning Method for Microwave Filter Using VF-Asm Technology
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Progress In Electromagnetics Research M, Vol. 30, 25-37, 2013
Abstract
A novel microwave filter tuning method based on vector fitting and aggressive space mapping (VF-ASM) technology is presented in this paper. The filter tuning is performed as a two step procedure. First, the equivalent circuit parameters are extracted through vector fitting method by a series of S-parameter measurements. Second, the optimal screw positions are calculated through ASM techniques. this novel tuning technique has been tested successfully with cross-coupled six-resonator and direct coupled eight-resonator filters.
Citation
Yong-Liang Zhang, Tao Su, Zhi-Peng Li, and Chang-Hong Liang, "A Fast Tuning Method for Microwave Filter Using VF-Asm Technology," Progress In Electromagnetics Research M, Vol. 30, 25-37, 2013.
doi:10.2528/PIERM13012201
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