Multiband matching network design via transformation based real frequency approach

Abstract

In this paper, a new method is presented for multiband matching network design. Low pass to band pass (LP-BP) frequency transformation is incorporated with the parametric Real Frequency Technique (RFT) for creating multiband network functions. In the new parametric approach, the poles of a low pass type impedance function are optimized under LP-BP transformation, for multiband matching of complex terminations. The resultant matching network is realized with resonance sections yielding multiband transducer power gain (TPG) characteristic.