A compact, low-loss, and wide passband ratio substrate integrated waveguide triplexer based on complementary split ring resonators for multiband applications

In this paper, a design of a substrate-integrated waveguide (SIW) triplexer with improved low-loss performance, passband ratio, and compactness based on the complementary split ring resonator (CSRR) structure is presented. The proposed triplexer operates at three passbands of 6, 8, and 10 GHz that correspond to the passband ratios of 1.33 and 1.67. By appropriately designing square CSRRs on the surface of the SIW structure, the low-loss and compact resonator filters below the cut-off frequency of the SIW at each operation frequency can be realized. The wide passband ratio is obtainable by adjusting the dimensions of the T-junction. The measured results show the minimum insertion losses of 1.5, 1.4, and 1.9 dB at 6, 8, and 10 GHz, respectively. In addition, the minimum measured return losses are −9.33, −11.3, and −12.4 dB at the corresponding three passbands. The measured isolation between output ports is better than −17 dB in the frequency range from 5 to 11 GHz. The measured results agree well with simulations which are conducted by the CST Microwave Studio simulator. The proposed triplexer is designed on a cost-effective RO4003C substrate with a compact size of 35 (Formula presented.) 25 mm2. © 2024 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.