A Novel Differential Dual-Band Bandpass Filter Based on Stepped-Impedance Double-Sided Parallel-Strip Line.

A novel differential dual-band bandpass filter based on a stepped-impedance double-sided parallel-strip line is proposed in this article. In order to suppress the common-mode signal, an H-shaped ground plane is inserted. The simulated and measured results show that the proposed filter operated at 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz with the insertion losses of 3.2 dB and 3.5 dB, respectively. Also, the common-mode signal is suppressed to below -30 dB from 1 GHz to 7.5 GHz. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]