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Abstract

This paper presents the analytical design formulas for the bandpass filters which are built on the asymmetrically coupled-line conductor-backed coplanar transmission lines (CBCTLs) in multilayer configuration. The full-wave simulation is employed to characterize the far-field patterns of space-wave and surface-wave radiations as well as the frequency-dependent conductor, dielectric, and radiation losses. Good agreement among the results of full-wave simulation, transmission-line model, and measurement justifies the design procedure and validates the analytical design formulas. By properly placing the dielectric materials in multilayer configuration, a bandpass filter for minimizing the radiated power loss and improving the stopband characteristic can be achieved.

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Dr. Chi-Jung Kuo

Dr. Chong-Yi Liou

Professor Shau-Gang Mao