• The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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• v.19 no.8
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• pp.878-883
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• 2008

In this paper, we propose a double rings structure to improve the balanced-port characteristics of Balun-Bandpass Filter(Balun-BPF). The conventional Balun-BPF has limitations on output symmetry and skirt steepness. We introduce a double rings structure and the suitable coupling point between the two ring resonators to solve these problems. The fabricated double rings Balun-BPF shows excellent characteristics as a Balun-BPF without the conventional limitations.

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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• v.19 no.4
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• pp.436-441
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• 2008

In this paper, we derived the Y-parameter of the recently reported Balun-BPF with a dual mode ring resonator by using the network analysis method. Using the derived Y-parameter we verified that the Balun-BPF structure satisfy the balun conditions. In order to design the Balun-BPF with arbitrary characteristics using the standard BPF design method with ease we derived the immittance slope parameters of the dual mode ring resonator with a load. The notch frequencies are also predicted. By designing with the proposed equations, simulating with a circuit simulator, fabricated and measured a Balun-BPF we confirmed the validation of the equations. The measured data shows bandwidth of 71 MHz and insertion loss of 0.92 dB at the center frequency of 2.46 GHz. It shows the phase imbalance of $174{\sim}181$ degree and the magnitude imbalance within 0.5 dB.

• 한국정보통신설비학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2007.08a
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• pp.411-414
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• 2007

In this paper, we studied on characteristic improvement of Balun-BPF using dual-mode ring resonators. The simulated Balun-BPF shows bandwidth of 150MHz at center frequency of 2.45GHz, 4-pole characteristic, return loss of 15dB and symmetrical out-put characteristic.

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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• v.20 no.2
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• pp.129-134
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• 2009

In this paper, we proposed a miniaturized Balun-BPF structure using semi-lumped line The conventional Ring Balun-BPF relatively has a big size structure because they consist of two ring resonators, wide line width ring-resonators for low loss and $\lambda/4$transmission line inverters. The ring resonators are miniaturized to 1/4 size by semi-lumped line and we added triangle patches in the ring resonator for compact Balun-BPF structure. The fabricated Balun-BPF is miniaturized to 1/4 size and contains symmetrical output characteristics of balance ports.

• Journal of Industrial Technology
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• v.25 no.B
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• pp.175-182
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• 2005

This paper presents a LTCC Balun-BPF, which is a BPF(band pass filter) with a Balun in a single LTCC chip for the direct interface with a MMIC chip having balanced inputs. The physical dimension of the designed Balun-BPF is $2.4{\times}2.0{\times}0.88mm^3$ and the used dielectric constant ${\varepsilon}_r$ is 36. A Balun of three-lines structure with striplines and a BPF of comb-line structure was combined into the Balun-BPF. The simulated result shows 4.8㏈ of insertion loss, 178~179 degree of the phase imbalance, 14㏈ of the return.

• 한국정보통신설비학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2005.08a
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• pp.133-136
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• 2005

This paper presents a LTCC Balun-BPF, which is a BPF(bandpass filter) with a Balun in a single LTCC chip for the direct interface with a MIC chip having balanced inputs. The physical dimension of the designed Balun-BPE is $2.4{\times}2.0{\times}0.88m^3$ and the used dielectric constant ${\varepsilon}_r$ is 36. A Balun of three-lines structure with striplines and a BPF of comb-line structure was combined into the Balun-BPF. The simulated result shows 4.8dB of insertion loss, $178{\sim}179$ degree of the phase imbalance, 14dB of the return

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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• v.21 no.11
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• pp.1208-1213
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• 2010

In this paper, a microstrip balun-BPF of slotted-square-patch type is proposed. The conventional balun-BPF has some drawbacks of narrow bandwidth and high insertion loss. In order to improve these weak points, we used a square patch in designing balun-BPF on which two slots intersecting perpendicularly and one corner-edge perturbation are adopted. This structure allows one of the most effective use of the patch space so that the insertion loss can be decreased. Changing the slot lengths is use to control the operating frequency and the bandwidth of the balun-BPF. A fabricated balun-BPF shows wide bandwidth of 300 MHz(12.7 %), small insertion loss of 0.56 dB, phase difference of $184^{\circ}{\pm}15^{\circ}$ and amplitude imbalances of within 1 dB between two output ports at 2.4 GHz band.

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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• v.17 no.12 s.115
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• pp.1206-1211
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• 2006

In this paper, a Balun-BPF with the balun and BPF characteristics is proposed by using dual-mode ring resonator of $1{\lambda}$. We obtained the property of balun with the phase imbalance by symmetrically placing each output of ring resonator. The dual mode has been made by impedance difference between input and output lines. The fabricated Balun-BPF shows bandwidth of 40 MHz and insertion loss of 2.4 dB at a center frequency of 2.45 GHz. It shows the phase imbalance of $180{\sim}184$ degree and the magnitude imbalance of within 1 dB. The measured frequency responses agree well with simulated ones.

• 한국정보통신설비학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2004.08a
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• pp.3-5
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• 2004

Balanced input 단을 갖는 IC chip과의 interface를 위하여 2.4GHz 대역의 Balun BPF를 설계하였다. $2.4{\times}2.0 (mm)$ 크기의 LTCC chip 형태로 제작하기위하여 LPF-HPF 형태를 응용한 집중소자형 Balun을 설계하고 Comb-line 형태의 BPF를 접합하여 설계 및 시뮬레이션을 하였다. 시뮬레이션 결과 Balun BPF의 삽입손실은 3.03dB, 위상차는 $170^{\circ}$, Amplitude balance는 0.09dB이다.

• The Proceeding of the Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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• v.14 no.3
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• pp.50-57
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• 2003

현재의 LTCC 필터는 주파수 대역이나 서비스의 종류에 따라서 다르지만 대개 LPF, BPF, x-plexer 등 단품에서 Balun, Antenna, Coupler, RF-lC Chip, Matching회로 등과의 복합부품화, 복합모듈화의 형태로 진행되고 있다. LTCC기술을 간단히 요약하고 LTCC 필터 설계의 주요 측면을 살펴본 후, 휴대 단말기 분야뿐 아니라 최근의 2.4 GHz, 5.2 GHz, 5.8 GHz의 WLAN의 LTCC 필터, Waveguide형 LTCC 필터, Module화 등의 예를 보인다. 최신의 시장 예측기관의 조사 자료도 같이 살펴보고 향후 전망을 해 본다.