Accession # 018399
Call # 621.38412 LEV
ISBN 978-1-59693-212-8
Ralph Levy
418 pages.
Copyright 2007.

This highly practical and convenient book is the most comprehensive resource on microwave and RF filter theory, design, analysis, and applications ever compiled. A perfect companion to the Artech House 2006 bestseller, Classic Works in RF Engineering, this new volume collects 50 classic, hard-to-find papers from the 1950s to 2007 on critical topics in the field-from aperture-coupled filters to zolotarev lowpass filters and everything in between. Moreover, this invaluable collection includes design procedures, formulas, examples, and performance data to help you tackle your challenging projects with speed and efficiency.

Including insightful introductions from leading authority and editor, Ralph Levy, each paper brings you definitive project-ready guidance including theoretical background, applications, selection criteria, design steps, calculations, examples, and input on filter components like capacitors, resistors, and inductors. The book includes over 100 diagrams and schematics that help clarify the material at every stage, along with a wealth of problem-solving tips from the top innovators in the field. Whether you need details on combline, resonator, waveguide, or bandstop filters, this one-of-a-kind volume saves you countless hours searching the literature.

Direct-Coupled-Resonator Filters.

Preface

Chapter 1. Direct-Coupled Cavity Filters

Introduction. References. Reprints:

[1.1] S. B. Cohn, "Direct-Coupled-Resonator Filters," Proceedings of the  IRE, February 1957.

[1.2] R. Levy, "Theory of Direct-Coupled-Cavity Filters," IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, June 1967.

[1.3] F. Shnurer, "Design of Aperture-Coupled Filters," IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, October 1957.

Chapter 2. Transformed Variable Synthesis, Combline, and Interdigital Filters

Introduction. References. Reprints:

[2.1]  R. J. Wenzel, "Synthesis of Combline and Capacitively-Loaded  Interdigital Filters of Arbitrary Bandwidth", IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, August 1971.

[2.2] G. L. Matthaei, "Interdigital Band-Pass Filters," IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, November 1962.

[2.3] G. L. Matthaei, "Comb-line Band-pass Filters of Narrow or Moderate Bandwidth," Microwave Journal, August 1963.

[2.4]  R. Levy, H-W. Yao and K. Zaki," "Transitional Combline/Evanescent-Mode Microwave Filters," IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, December 1997.

[2.5]. E. G. Cristal, "Tapped-Line Coupled Transmission Lines with Applications to Interdigital and Combline Filters," IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, December 1975.

Chapter 3. Cross-Coupled and Pseudo-Elliptic Filters

Introduction. References. Reprints:

[3.1]. R. Levy, "Filters with Single Transmission Zeros at Real or Imaginary Frequencies," IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, April 1976.

[3.2]. K. T. Jokela, "Narrow-Band Stripline or Microstrip Filters with Transmission Zeros at Real and Imaginary Frequencies," IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, June 1980.

[3.3]. R. Levy, "Synthesis of General Asymmetric Singly- and Doubly-Terminated Cross-Coupled Filters", IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, December 1994.

[3.4]. R. Levy , "Direct Synthesis of   Cascaded Quadruplet (CQ) Filters," IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, December 1995.

[3.5]. R. Hershtig, R. Levy and K. A. Zaki, "Synthesis and Design of Cascaded Trisection (CT) Dielectric Resonator Filters," European Microwave Conference Digest, September 1997.

[3.6]. R. J. Cameron, A. R. Harish and C. J. Radcliffe, "Synthesis of Advanced Microwave Filters Without Diagonal Cross-Couplings," IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, December 2002.

Chapter 4. Parallel-Coupled Line, Hairpin Line, Stripline and Microstrip Bandpass Filters

Introduction. References. Reprints:

[4.1]  H. Ozaki & J. Ishii, "Synthesis of a Class of Strip-Line Filters," IRE Transactions on Circuit Theory, June 1958.

[4.2]  M. Kirschning and R. H. Jansen, "Accurate Wide-Range Design equations for the Frequency-Dependent Characteristic of Parallel Coupled Microstrip Lines," IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, January 1984.

[4.3]  S. B. Cohn, "Parallel-Coupled Transmission-Line-Resonator Filters," IRE  Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, April 1958.

[4.4]. U. H. Gysel, "New Theory and Design for Hairpin line Filters," IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, May 1974.

[4.5]  B. J. Minnis, "Classes of Sub-Miniature Microwave Printed Circuit Filters with Arbitrary Passband and Stopband Widths," IEEE Trans. on Microwave Theory and Techniques, November 1982.

[4.6]  J-S. Hong and M. J. Lancaster, "Couplings of Microstrip Square Open-Loop Resonators for Cross-Coupled Planar Microwave Filters," IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, December 1996.

[4.7]  J-S. Hong and M. J. Lancaster,"Aperture-Coupled Microstrip Open-Loop Resonators and their Applications to the Design of Novel Microstrip Bandpass Filters," IEEE Trans. on Microwave Theory and Techniques, September 1999.

[4.8]  J-S. Hong & M. J. Lancaster, "Microstrip  Cross-Coupled Trisection Bandpass Filters  with Asymmetric Frequency Characteristics," IEE Proceedings on Microwaves, Antennas and Proagation, February 1999.

[4.9 ]  M. Makimoto  and S. Yamashita, "Bandpass Filters Using  Parallel Coupled Stripline Stepped Impedance Resonators," IEEE Trans. on Microwave Theory and Techniques, December 1980.

[4.10]  J. S. Wong, "Microstrip Tapped-Line Filter Design," IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, January 1979.

Chapter 5. Dielectric Resonator Filters

Introduction. References. Reprints:

[ 5.1]  S. B. Cohn, "Microwave Bandpass Filters Containing High-Q Dielectric Resonators," IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, April 1968.

[5.2]]  S. J. Fiedziuszko,"Dual-Mode Dielectric Resonator Cavity Filters," IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, September 1982.

[5.3]  H-W. Yao, J-F. Liang and K. A. Zaki, "Accuracy of Coupling Computations and its Application to DR Filter Design," IEEE  MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Digest, June  1994.

[5.4]  Chi Wang, K.A. Zaki, A. E. Atia and T. G. Dolan, "Dielectric Combline Resonators and Filters," IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, December 1998.

Chapter 6. Bandstop Filters.

Introduction. References. Reprints:

[6.1]. L. Young , G. L. Matthaei and E. M. T. Jones, " Microwave Band-Stop Filters With  Narrow Stop Bands," IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, November 1962.

[6.2]. O. P. Gupta and R. J. Wenzel, "Design Tables for a Class of Optimum Microwave Bandstop Filters," IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, July 1970.

[6.3]. H. C. Bell, "L-Resonator Bandstop Filters," IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, December 1996.

[6.4]. R   Levy, R. V. Snyder and S. Shin, "Bandstop Filters With Extended Upper Passbands," IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, June 2006.

[6.5]. N. Yildirim, "Synthesis of Bandstop Filters With Ultra-Wide Upper Passbands," IEEE  MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Digest, June  2007.

Chapter 7. Lowpass Filters

Introduction. References. Reprints:

[7.1]  R. Levy, "A Generalized Design Procedure for Practical Distributed Reciprocal Ladder Networks," IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, August 1973.

[7.2]  R. Levy., "Tapered Corrugated Waveguide Low-Pass Filters," IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, August 1973.

[7.3]  R. Levy, "Inhomogeneous Stepped-Impedance Corrugated Waveguide Low-Pass Filters," IEEE  MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Digest, June  2005.

[7.4]  R. Levy, "Characteristics and Element Values of Equally-Terminated Acheiser-Zolotarev Quasi-Low-Pass Filters", IEEE Transactions on Circuit Theory, September 1971.

[7.5]  R. Levy, "A New Class of Distributed Prototype Filters, With Applications to Mixed Lumped/Distributed Component Design," IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, December 1970.

[7.6]. A. M. K. Saad, J. D. Miller, A. Mitha and R. Brown, "Analysis of Antipodal Ridge Waveguide Structure and Application on Extremely Wide Stopband Lowpass Filter," IEEE  MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Digest, June 1986.

Chapter 8. Suspended Substrate Filters

Introduction. References. Reprints:

[8.1].  J. P. Rooney and L. M. Underkofler,  "Printed Circuit Integration of MW Filters, Microwave Journal, September 1978.

[8.2].  J. E. Dean, "Suspended Substrate Stripline Filters for ESM Applications," IEE Proceedings, July 1985. 

[8.3]  R. Levy, "New Equivalent Circuits for Inhomogeneous Coupled lines with Synthesis Applications," IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, June 1988.

[8.4]  J. I. Smith, "The even- and Odd-Mode Capacitance Parameters for Coupled Lines in Suspended Substrate," IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, May 1971.

[8.5]  P. Bhartia and P. Pramanick, "Computer-Aided design Models for Broadside-Coupled Striplines and Millimeter-Wave Suspended Substrate Microstrip Lines," IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, vol. 36, November 1988. Corrections: IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, October 1989.

Chapter 9. Lumped Element Filters

Introduction. References. Reprints:

[9.1]. D. Morgan and R. Ragland, "Lumped Element Filters for Electronic Warfare Systems," Microwave Journal, February 1986.

[9.2]. R. Levy, "Design Considerations for Lumped-Element Microwave Filters,"  Microwave Journal, February 1988.

[9.3]. R. Levy, "Generalized Inverter-Coupled Bandpass Filters," IEEE  MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Digest, June 2005.

Chapter 10. Power-Handling, Insertion Loss, Group Delay, and Tuning.

Introduction. References. Reprints:

[10.1] S. B. Cohn, "Phase Shift and Time Delay Response of Microwave Narrow-Band Filters," Microwave Journal, October 1960.

[10.2] "Filter Design", in Microwave Engineers' Handbook and Buyers' Guide, Horizon House, February 1966.

[10.3]  J. B. Ness, "A Unified Approach to the Design, Measurement, and Tuning of Coupled-Resonator Filters," IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, April 1998.

Ralph Levy is an internationally recognized expert and highly regarded consultant in the RF engineering field, based in La Jolla, California. He is a Life Fellow of the IEEE and a member of the IET. He earned his M.A. in physics at Cambridge University and his Ph.D. in applied sciences at the University of London.