Direct electromagnetic optimization of microwave filters

This article explores an optimization procedure for microwave filters and multiplexers. The procedure is initialized by a classical filter synthesis based on a segmented electromagnetic synthesis that provides the basic dimensions of the structure. The optimization loop, which combines a global electromagnetic analysis and a coupling identification, improves the structure response compared to an empirical optimization.

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