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I've read the paper entitle "Direct Coupled Resonator Filters" by S.B. Cohn which outlines how to design such filters. I've been able to design a simple 1st order filter using the described procedure using infinitesimally thin conductors.
Now, I want my filter to be fabricated. As such, I had to set the conductors to finite thicknesses. So I simulated the model with finite conductor thickness and discovered that the finite iris thickness has a great effect on the response of the filter. Is there any paper out there which accounts for the effect of the finite iris thickness and has design procedures for such?
I don't know how it's being done in the industry. Do I have to tune the filter first (by adjusting iris opening and/or iris spacing) after I've set the finite thickness of the conductors? Or can I go directly to placing tuning screws and just have the tuning once its fabricated?
Additionally, how do I place the tuning screws? Where are the "tactical" places to position them?
I'd really appreciate help. Thanks in advance
Now, I want my filter to be fabricated. As such, I had to set the conductors to finite thicknesses. So I simulated the model with finite conductor thickness and discovered that the finite iris thickness has a great effect on the response of the filter. Is there any paper out there which accounts for the effect of the finite iris thickness and has design procedures for such?
I don't know how it's being done in the industry. Do I have to tune the filter first (by adjusting iris opening and/or iris spacing) after I've set the finite thickness of the conductors? Or can I go directly to placing tuning screws and just have the tuning once its fabricated?
Additionally, how do I place the tuning screws? Where are the "tactical" places to position them?
I'd really appreciate help. Thanks in advance