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Dielectric resonator notch filter with a quadrature directional coupler
Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corp
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Filing: 1994-01-27
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Granted: 1996-06-11
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Expires: 2014-01-27
Abstract
Abstract A notch filter includes a directional coupler (16) with an input port (17a), coupled output port (17b), coupled 0° (17d) and direct 90° (17c) ports. A cylindrical dielectric resonator (40) is supported by a spacer (58) above a ground plane (14) and dielectric substrate (12). A first microstrip transmission line includes a strip conductor (22) coupled at one end to the coupled 0° port, and extending parallel to a tangent to the edge of the resonator at a central plane (44), terminating in an open-circuit (226). A second transmission line includes a strip conductor (24) coupled to the direct 90° port (17c) and extending parallel to the first transmission line, on the other side of the resonator. The first and second transmission lines each have an electrical length λ/4 between the central plane (44) and their open-circuit terminations, to reflect a high current to the plane. The high current represents maximum transmission line current, for maximizing coupling to the resonator. An offset metal plunger generates a higher-order mode, which is combined with the fundamental to improve rejection at the notch.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark C. Chiappetta
- 👤 John S. Daukas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 02:47
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01P; H01P1/00; H01P1/20; H01P1/201; H01P1/203; H01P1/20309
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
344 words
A notch filter, comprising: a dielectric resonator including a body defining an axis; a quadrature directional coupler including an input port, a coupled port having a nominal 0° reference phase, a direct port having a nominal 90° phase relative to said reference, and an isolated output port; a first microstrip transmission line including a ground plane perpendicular to said axis of said body of said dielectric resonator, and also including a first strip transmission path spaced apart from said ground plane, said first strip transmission path defining an axis of elongation, said first strip transmission path being coupled at a first end with said coupled 0° port and terminating at a second end in an open circuit, said first strip transmission path lying parallel to said ground plane, and being located relative to said body of said dielectric resonator so that a first radial extending from said axis of said body of said dielectric resonator is orthogonal to said axis of elongation of said first strip transmission path, and crosses said axis of elongation of said first strip transmission path at a location lying between said first end and said second end of said first strip transmission path; and a second microstrip transmission line including said ground plane and also including a second strip transmission path spaced apart from said ground plane, said second strip transmission path defining an axis of elongation, said second strip transmission path being coupled at a first end with said direct 90° port, and terminating at a second end in an open circuit, said second strip transmission path lying parallel to said ground plane, and being located relative to said body of said dielectric resonator so that a second radial orthogonally intersects said second transmission path at a location lying between said first and second ends of said second strip transmission path, said second radial extending from said axis of said body of said dielectric resonator coaxial with said first radial and oriented 180° from said first radial relative to said axis of said body of said dielectric resonator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
344 words
A notch filter, comprising: a dielectric resonator including a body defining an axis; a quadrature directional coupler including an input port, a coupled port having a nominal 0° reference phase, a direct port having a nominal 90° phase relative to said reference, and an isolated output port; a first microstrip transmission line including a ground plane perpendicular to said axis of said body of said dielectric resonator, and also including a first strip transmission path spaced apart from said ground plane, said first strip transmission path defining an axis of elongation, said first strip transmission path being coupled at a first end with said coupled 0° port and terminating at a second end in an open circuit, said first strip transmission path lying parallel to said ground plane, and being located relative to said body of said dielectric resonator so that a first radial extending from said axis of said body of said dielectric resonator is orthogonal to said axis of elongation of said first strip transmission path, and crosses said axis of elongation of said first strip transmission path at a location lying between said first end and said second end of said first strip transmission path; and a second microstrip transmission line including said ground plane and also including a second strip transmission path spaced apart from said ground plane, said second strip transmission path defining an axis of elongation, said second strip transmission path being coupled at a first end with said direct 90° port, and terminating at a second end in an open circuit, said second strip transmission path lying parallel to said ground plane, and being located relative to said body of said dielectric resonator so that a second radial orthogonally intersects said second transmission path at a location lying between said first and second ends of said second strip transmission path, said second radial extending from said axis of said body of said dielectric resonator coaxial with said first radial and oriented 180° from said first radial relative to said axis of said body of said dielectric resonator.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A filter according to claim 1, wherein said directional coupler is a microstrip directional coupler.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A filter according to claim 1, further comprising capacitance means spaced away from, but coupled to, a surface of said body of said dielectric resonator.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A filter according to claim 1 wherein said body of said dielectric resonator is in the shape of a right circular cylinder symmetric with said axis of said body, and with a planar end surface transverse to said axis of said body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
A filter according to claim 4, wherein the electrical length of said first microstrip transmission path, between said open circuit and the intersection of said axis of said first strip transmission path with said first radial, is near λ/4 at the frequency of the notch.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
A filter according to claim 5, wherein the electrical length of said second microstrip transmission path, between said open circuit and the intersection of said axis of said second strip transmission path with said second radial, is near λ/4 at said frequency of said notch.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A filter according to claim 1 wherein said body of said dielectric resonator is cylindrical.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
A filter according to claim 7 wherein said dielectric body is spaced away from said ground plane by a dielectric spacer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
A filter according to claim 8, wherein said dielectric spacer includes a portion in the shape of a right circular cylinder having a smaller diameter than said body, said spacer being coaxial with said axis of said body.
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