H-stub Filter
US Patent #6,169,466 by Rousslan Goulouev
Figure 1: 3D plot of surface of a 13-pole Ku-band filter
Figure 2: Simulated (mode matching) frequency response for TE
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Advantages over conventional corrugated filter*
1.
Shorter because of vertical coupling between resonators
2.
Provides more rejection on roll-off because of high-loaded Q resonators
3.
Handles more microwave power in pulse because of larger voltage gaps
[*] US Patent # 3,597,710 by R. Levy