US5227748A
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Filter with electrically adjustable attenuation characteristic
Assignee: Nokia Mobile Phones UK Ltd
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Filing: 1991-08-14
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Granted: 1993-07-13
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Expires: 2011-08-14
Abstract
Abstract A tunable bandstop/bandpass filter particularly suitable for use in duplex applications where the transmit and receive bands are closely located, comprises two or more reactively coupled quarter wavelength resonators e.g. dielectric resonators. One end of each resonator is coupled to ground potential. The opposite (open-circuit) end of the resonators is coupled to adjacent resonators via coupling capacitors. Voltage controlled tuning means, e.g. a varactor and series connected capacitor, are coupled in parallel to the open circuit end of each of the resonators respectively. The stopband/passband of the filter can thus be adjusted by varying the voltage applied to the tuning means. Additionally, in the case of a bandpass filter a tunable zero (or "notch") may be introduced into the transmission response by including varactors coupled in series to the open-circuit end of the resonators.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter Sroka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 15:34
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03H; H03H7/00; H03H7/01; H03H7/12; H01; H01P; H01P1/00; H01P1/20; H01P1/201; H01P1/202; H03H7/17; H03H7/1741; H03H7/1775; H03H7/1791
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 28
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A filter for selectively attenuating a range of radio frequency signals, including at least two inductively coupled coaxial resonators comprising inner and outer conductors, tuning means coupled to the inner conductor of at least one of said resonators for adjusting the range of frequencies attenuated by the filter, and means for applying a control signal to said tuning means, wherein the range of frequencies attenuated by the filter is adjusted by said tuning means in response to the control signal applied thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A filter for selectively attenuating a range of radio frequency signals, including at least two inductively coupled coaxial resonators comprising inner and outer conductors, tuning means coupled to the inner conductor of at least one of said resonators for adjusting the range of frequencies attenuated by the filter, and means for applying a control signal to said tuning means, wherein the range of frequencies attenuated by the filter is adjusted by said tuning means in response to the control signal applied thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A filter as claimed in claim 1, wherein said at least two resonators comprise respective transmission line devices.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A filter as claimed in claim 2, wherein the transmission line devices comprise respective coaxial dielectric resonators.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A filter as claimed in claim 1, wherein the tuning means are coupled electrically in parallel with the respective resonators.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A filter as claimed in claim 1, wherein each resonator has respective first and second ends, the first end of each resonator being coupled to a common potential.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A filter as claimed in claim 5, including a capacitor having one terminal coupled to the tuning means and the other terminal coupled to said common potential.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
A filter as claimed in claim 1, wherein the tuning means comprise respective variable capacitance diodes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
102 words
A filter for selectively passing a passband of radio frequency signals, comprising: at least two reactively coupled coaxial resonators having inner and outer conductors, tuning means coupled to the inner conductor of at least one of said resonators for adjusting the range of frequencies passed by the filter, means for applying a control signal to said tuning means; and reactive means coupled to at least one of said resonators for attenuating over a range of frequencies outside the passband wherein the range of frequencies passed by the filter is adjusted by said tuning means in response to the control signal applied thereto.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
102 words
A filter for selectively passing a passband of radio frequency signals, comprising: at least two reactively coupled coaxial resonators having inner and outer conductors, tuning means coupled to the inner conductor of at least one of said resonators for adjusting the range of frequencies passed by the filter, means for applying a control signal to said tuning means; and reactive means coupled to at least one of said resonators for attenuating over a range of frequencies outside the passband wherein the range of frequencies passed by the filter is adjusted by said tuning means in response to the control signal applied thereto.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
A filter as claimed in claim 8, wherein the reactive means are adapted to adjust the range of frequencies attenuated by said reactive means in response to a control signal applied thereto.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
A filter as claimed in claim 9, wherein the reactive means are coupled electrically in series with the respective resonators.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
A filter as claimed in claim 8, wherein the reactive means comprise respective variable capacitance diodes.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
83 words
A filter for selectively attenuating a range of radio frequency signals, including at least two inductively coupled coaxial dielectric resonators comprising inner and outer conductors, tuning means coupled to the inner conductor of at least one of said resonators for adjusting the range of frequencies attenuated by the filter, and means for applying a control signal to said tuning means, wherein the range of frequencies attenuated by the filter is adjusted by said tuning means in response to the control signal applied thereto.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
83 words
A filter for selectively attenuating a range of radio frequency signals, including at least two inductively coupled coaxial dielectric resonators comprising inner and outer conductors, tuning means coupled to the inner conductor of at least one of said resonators for adjusting the range of frequencies attenuated by the filter, and means for applying a control signal to said tuning means, wherein the range of frequencies attenuated by the filter is adjusted by said tuning means in response to the control signal applied thereto.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
A filter as claimed in claim 12, wherein the tuning means are coupled electrically in parallel with the respective resonators.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
28 words
A filter as claimed in claim 12, wherein each resonator has respective first and second ends, the first end of each resonator being coupled to a common potential.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
27 words
A filter as claimed in claim 14, including a capacitor having one terminal coupled to the tuning means and the other terminal coupled to said common potential.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
16 words
A filter as claimed in claim 12, wherein the tuning means comprise respective variable capacitance diodes.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
103 words
A filter for selectively passing a passband of radio frequency signals, comprising: at least two reactively coupled coaxial dielectric resonators comprising inner and outer conductors; tuning means coupled to the inner conductor of at least one of said resonators for adjusting the range of frequencies passed by the filter; means for applying a control signal to said tuning means; and reactive means coupled to at least one of said resonators for attenuating over a range of frequencies outside the passband wherein the range of frequencies passed by the filter is adjusted by said tuning means in response to the control signal applied thereto.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
103 words
A filter for selectively passing a passband of radio frequency signals, comprising: at least two reactively coupled coaxial dielectric resonators comprising inner and outer conductors; tuning means coupled to the inner conductor of at least one of said resonators for adjusting the range of frequencies passed by the filter; means for applying a control signal to said tuning means; and reactive means coupled to at least one of said resonators for attenuating over a range of frequencies outside the passband wherein the range of frequencies passed by the filter is adjusted by said tuning means in response to the control signal applied thereto.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
32 words
A filter as claimed in claim 17, wherein the reactive means are adapted to adjust the range of frequencies attenuated by said reactive means in response to a control signal applied thereto.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
20 words
A filter as claimed in claim 18, wherein the reactive means are coupled electrically in series with the respective resonators.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
16 words
A filter as claimed in claim 17, wherein the reactive means comprise respective variable capacitance diodes.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
42 words
A filter as in claim 1 wherein each resonator has a respective tuning means and wherein said means for applying a control signal to said tuning means is adapted to apply a separate control signal to each of said respective tuning means.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
42 words
A filter as in claim 8 wherein each resonator has a respective tuning means and wherein said means for applying a control signal to said tuning means is adapted to apply a separate control signal to each of said respective tuning means.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
42 words
A filter as in claim 12 wherein each resonator has a respective tuning means and wherein said means for applying a control signal to said tuning means is adapted to apply a separate control signal to each of said respective tuning means.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
42 words
A filter as in claim 17 wherein each resonator has a respective tuning means and wherein said means for applying a control signal to said tuning means is adapted to apply a separate control signal to each of said respective tuning means.
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