Designing 5GHz microstrip coupled line bandpass filter using LTCC technology

Abstract

A top-down detail design of a 5 GHz micro strip coupled line band pass filter in LTCC is presented in this paper. LTCC, which stands for low temperature co-fired ceramic is especially used for wireless and high-frequency applications. Now, the importance of LTCC is becoming more prominent in views of the fact a lot organizations has been funding R&D-projects regarding this new technology that focuses on larger implementation of functionality in LTCC substrates. Although Malaysia is new to this technology, its industry has certainly high hopes on the LTCC innovation to make a breakthrough and contribute significant benefits to the technology, industry, market and also, the country itself. The filter circuit was designed and simulated by using ADS2005A. Then, the physical dimensions of components and the filter itself is subsequently determined and the physical design is later performed in the layout window of Empire XcCEL. All measured simulations are analyzed and compared to design specifications and characteristics (curve fitting). Any inaccuracy is taken into account where corrected design is further recovered.