Microwave Filters for Communication Systems: Fundamentals, Design and Applications

Description

There have been significant advances in the synthesis and physical realization of microwave filter networks over the last three decades. This book provides a coherent and readable description of system requirements and constraints for microwave filters, fundamental considerations in the theory and design of microwave filters, up-to-date modern synthesis techniques with examples and technology considerations in the choice of hardware. An in-depth look at continuing advances in the field of microwave filters—the basic building blocks of any communication system There have been significant advances in the synthesis and physical realization of microwave filter networks, but until now, no book has provided a coherent and readable description of system requirements and constraints, fundamental considerations in theory and design, up-to-date synthesis techniques, or EM-based design tools. Microwave Filters for Communication Systems fills the need for such a book, providing comprehensive coverage of microwave filter design and applications for communication systems. Distinct features of the book include: System considerations in filter design General formulation and synthesis of filter functions Synthesis techniques for low-pass prototype filters Application of modern EM-based design techniques Design and tradeoffs of various multiplexer configurations Computer-aided filter tuning High-power considerations for terrestrial and space applications This topical book provides students and practitioners with a strong theoretical understanding of filter design, as well as the EM-based tools being used in the optimization of microwave filter and multiplexing networks.