Dual-band bandpass filter using coupled resonator pairs

This letter proposes and fabricates a novel dual-band bandpass filter topology. The proposed topology facilitates the split resonating frequencies of coupled resonator pairs in realizing the dual-band response and introduces transmission zeros for improving the stopband attenuation. The semi-lumped prototype enables the integration of the filter in a multilayer circuit for miniaturized implementation. Finally, a design example fabricated with low temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC) technology is presented for validating the filter configuration.