Realization of an active narrow band filter with electronically controlled defects in a microwave bandgap structure

Michael J. Hill, Richard W. Ziolkowski, John Papapolymerou

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Abstract

Microwave band gap structures (MBG) utilizing fixed defects have received much interest because of their ability to operate as narrow band filters. With the recent interest in reconfigurable wireless devices, the need for electronically controllable narrow band filters is on the rise. By altering the defects in a MBG crystal, the transmission properties of the crystal can be changed. Using this concept, a microwave band gap crystal utilizing PIN diode defect structures has been simulated, fabricated, and tested. Through the control of the PIN diode bias current, the transmission effects caused by the crystal defects can be altered. Experiments demonstrating contrasts of more than 30 dB between the diode-on and diode-off states are presented along with FDTD simulation results.

Original languageEnglish (US)
DOIs
StatePublished - 2000
Event2000 30th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2000 - Paris, France
Duration: Oct 2 2000Oct 5 2000

Other

Other2000 30th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2000
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityParis
Period10/2/0010/5/00

Keywords

  • Controlled defect
  • Microwave band gap

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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