WO2005071787A1 - 誘電体フィルタ - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a dielectric filter suitable for use in a transmission / reception circuit for a signal in a radio frequency (RF) band (hereinafter, referred to as an RF circuit).
- RF radio frequency
- a base station in a mobile communication system receives a data signal addressed to each mobile station from a network side (for example, an IP [Internet Protocol] network, a switching device, a base station controller) and converts the data signal into an RF signal of a predetermined frequency.
- the signal is converted and transmitted from the antenna, but before transmission from the antenna, a band pass filter (BPF) is provided to suppress unnecessary frequency components (spurious radiation) in the transmission signal. Therefore, the RF signal transmitted from the antenna of the base station to the mobile station (mobile unit, mobile terminal) is one in which the spurs and the like have been removed.
- a network side for example, an IP [Internet Protocol] network, a switching device, a base station controller
- BPF band pass filter
- the mobile station receives the RF signal from the base station, suppresses unnecessary waves other than the desired signal using a bandpass filter, and then performs reception processing such as demodulation.
- each mobile station transmits an RF signal of a predetermined frequency (for example, a frequency assigned by the base station) to the base station after suppressing unnecessary waves by a band-pass filter.
- a predetermined frequency for example, a frequency assigned by the base station
- the base station receives the RF signal transmitted from each mobile station via the antenna and the duplexer, similarly suppresses unnecessary waves other than the desired signal by bandpass filtering, and then receives the received RF signal. And multiplexes the demodulated data signals from each mobile station and outputs them to the network side.
- the base station and the mobile station transmit and receive data via a wireless signal, they are equipped with a filter for suppressing unnecessary waves.
- a dielectric filter is often used as a filter.
- a dielectric filter has a resonator (resonant element) with a dielectric, and a plurality of resonators resonate at a specific frequency (resonance frequency). An RF signal with suppressed waves is output.
- FIG. 7 (a) is a side view of a conventional dielectric filter.
- the dielectric filter 50 shown in FIG. 7 (a) includes an input connector 30a and an output connector 30b, and is configured by covering a plurality of dielectrics 32 with a metal case 51. Have been. Further, between the dielectrics 32, partition walls 52 integrally formed with the case 51 are provided.
- the partition walls 52 are not completely shielded between the dielectrics, but are provided with predetermined cutouts (cutout portions), and spatially connect the spaces for accommodating the dielectrics.
- Each of the dielectrics 32 is fixed on a support base 31 formed on the bottom surface 60 a of the case 51, and is mounted on the ceiling surface 60 b of the case 51 above each dielectric. Is provided with a screw for adjusting the resonance frequency (hereinafter referred to as an adjusting screw) 33.
- the RF signal for transmission to the mobile station is transmitted from the connector 30a at the input end.
- the input RF signal propagates through each resonator composed of dielectric material, reaches the connector 3 Ob at the output end, and from the connector 3 Ob, transmits the antenna to the mobile station. Output to the side. If the area of the notch 34 formed by the partition wall 52 provided between the dielectrics 32 is large, the amount of the traveling magnetic field increases, and if the area of the notch 34 is small, the traveling magnetic field increases.
- the area of the notch 34 is made to be the area that secures the desired coupling amount, so that the area between the resonators can be reduced.
- the amount of binding can be adjusted.
- the partition wall 52 is integrally formed with the case 51, it is difficult to change the area of the notch 34 once formed later.
- the coupling adjustment screw 105 is inserted so as to be orthogonal to the magnetic field, and the amount of insertion is finely adjusted.
- FIG. 7B is a top view of the dielectric filter 50.
- the dielectric 32 performs a resonance operation in the TE 01 ⁇ mode, for example, and has a cylindrical shape with a diameter d.
- the size of the case 51 is determined according to the Q value (according to how much the Q value is required) which determines the pass loss of the dielectric filter 50, and usually, the size of the dielectric 32 is determined. Designed to be more than twice the size of the law.
- the width of the case 51 (side perpendicular to the magnetic field) 1 ⁇ and the length of the dielectric 32 (side in the direction in which the magnetic field travels) L 2 are the diameter of the dielectric 32, respectively.
- the size of the dielectric filter 50 increases according to the size of the dielectric 32.
- FIG. 7 (c) notches 34 cross-sectional view of: a (arrow view housing only display), D 2 shown in FIG. 7 (a) - are part of the D 2 'is displayed.
- the notch 34 shown in FIG. 7C is formed by processing such as cutting off a part of the partition wall 52. Then, by changing the design of the position, size and shape of the notch 34, the amount of coupling between the resonators is adjusted, and a degree of coupling having filter characteristics matching the system specifications can be obtained. Again, if the notch 34 is large, the degree of coupling between the adjacent resonators 50a and 50b increases, and if the notch 34 is small, the degree of coupling between the adjacent resonators 50a and 50b is low. Become.
- the coupling adjustment screw 105 is inserted into the case 51 (usually, the insertion end is inserted so that the insertion end does not contact the case 51) to reduce the coupling degree.
- the coupling degree can be reduced.
- the (frequency) adjustment screw 3 The center frequency of the filter can be increased by inserting 3 into the case 51, and the center frequency can be reduced by removing the adjusting screw 33.
- the above is the general structure of a dielectric filter.
- a bandpass filter in which a plurality of TE01 ⁇ -mode dielectric resonators are cascaded inside a common outer conductor has also been proposed. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).
- the band-pass filter described in Patent Document 1 has an inter-stage coupling hole provided in a range from the edge contacting the side wall of the outer conductor to the center, and the inter-stage coupling is changed by changing the length of the inter-stage coupling coefficient adjusting element inserted in the pipe. The coefficient has been changed significantly.
- Patent Document 1
- Patent Document 2
- the coupling between the resonators inside the dielectric filter 50 is coupled by the adjusting screw 105 used for coupling adjustment.
- the minimum value of the coupling amount is the coupling adjustment screw 1
- the gap between the dielectrics 32 should be made wider than necessary in advance and adjusted in the direction to reduce the coupling amount of the adjacent resonators to obtain the desired pass band. Is performed. In this case, often be the spacing between adjacent resonators is larger than necessary than L 2 dimensions of the case 5 1, it increases the overall length of the dielectric fill evening 5 0, so that the alienating miniaturization.
- a partition wall 52 for completely insulating between the dielectrics is provided, and then the partition wall 52 is formed. It is necessary to reduce the size of the material, which is an alienation factor in shortening the process for manufacturing the film.
- the present invention has been made in view of such problems, and has as its object to provide a dielectric filter that can be easily adjusted in a direction to reduce the amount of coupling, a dielectric filter that can be reduced in size compared to the related art, and the like. I do. Disclosure of the invention
- the dielectric filter of the present invention provides a dielectric filter having an adjacent first resonance element and a second resonance element so as to block between the first resonance element and the second resonance element.
- the conductive short-circuit is inserted into the conductive case 51 that houses the first resonant element and the second resonant element and forms a short-circuit by making an electrical connection with the conductive case.
- the member is attached.
- the dielectric filter of the present invention is a dielectric filter in which a first dielectric filter for a transmission signal and a second dielectric filter for a reception signal are provided in parallel with a partition wall interposed therebetween.
- a conductive member commonly inserted between the resonance elements of the first dielectric filter and between the resonance elements of the second dielectric filter to house the first dielectric filter;
- a short-circuit member having an elastic property.
- the dielectric filter of the present invention is provided with a first dielectric filter for a transmission signal and a second dielectric filter for a reception signal provided in parallel with a partition wall interposed therebetween.
- a conductive case inserted between the resonance elements of the first dielectric filter and accommodating the first dielectric filter, and a partition wall electrically connected to the case.
- a conductive first short-circuit member that forms a short circuit by being inserted into the case so as to electrically connect the second dielectric filter to the resonance element of the second dielectric filter.
- the first short-circuit member and the second short-circuit member are different from each other. It is characterized in that it is arranged at a position of height.
- the dielectric filter of the present invention includes a first dielectric filter for a transmission signal and a second dielectric filter for a reception signal provided in parallel with a partition wall interposed therebetween.
- a conductive case inserted between the resonance elements of the first dielectric filter and accommodating the first dielectric filter, and a partition wall electrically connected to the case.
- a conductive short-circuit member electrically connected between the second dielectric filter and a short-circuit member, the protrusion of which is restricted so as not to be inserted between the resonance elements of the second dielectric filter.
- the distance between the center of the bottom surface of the substantially cylindrical first space and the second space having the bottom surface radius of R is longer than R and shorter than 2R.
- a conductive short-circuit member for forming a short circuit is attached.
- the plurality of resonance elements may be arranged in a cascade, whereby the coupling state between the resonators can be changed, and a plurality of dielectric filters having different passing bandwidths can be integrated. Can be formed.
- the short-circuit member can be configured as described in (i) to (iii) below.
- the conductive case has a concave or convex shape on its side surface.
- the conductive member may be a member constituting a single conductive case. In this case, by reducing the coupling amount, the distance between the resonators can be further reduced. The size of the dielectric filter can be reduced.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example in which the dielectric filter according to the present invention is applied to a mobile communication system.
- FIG. 2A is a side view of the dielectric filter according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2B is a top view of the dielectric filter according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2C is a sectional view of the dielectric filter according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3A is a side view of a dielectric filter using a thick metal rod according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3B is a top view of the dielectric filter using the thick metal rod according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3C is a cross-sectional view of a dielectric film using a thick metal rod according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4A is a left side view of a metal plate according to a modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4B is a plan view of a metal plate according to a modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4C is a front view of a metal plate according to a modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4D is a perspective view of a metal plate according to a modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5A is a top view of a conventional dielectric film.
- FIG. 5B is a top view of the dielectric filter according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5C is a diagram for explaining a method of processing the partition wall of the dielectric filter according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the arrangement of dielectrics according to a modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 7A is a side view of a conventional dielectric filter.
- Fig. 7 (b) is a top view of the dielectric fill.
- FIG. 7 (c) is a cross-sectional view of the notch.
- FIG. 8A is a top view of a dielectric filter according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 8 (b) is a diagram for explaining a mounting position of the metal rod according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
- 9 (a) and 9 (b) are diagrams for explaining a contact portion between the metal rod and the conductive case according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram for illustrating an example in which the dielectric filter according to the present invention is applied to a mobile communication system, and is a schematic configuration diagram of a mobile communication system 100 according to the first embodiment.
- the system 100 shown in FIG. 1 is a system in which a mobile station 40 can communicate with a network 41 such as a mobile network or an internet via a wireless section, and a network 41, a base station 20 and a plurality of mobile stations It is configured with 40.
- the dielectric filter of the present invention is provided in RF circuit 27 of base station 20 shown in FIG.
- the network 41 receives information from each mobile station 40, and conversely, transmits voice, data, and the like for transmission to each mobile station to the base station 20.
- Each mobile station 40 is, for example, a mobile phone or a mobile terminal, and performs wireless communication with the base station 20 in a cell of the base station 20 to communicate with another communication device. Can do it.
- the base station 20 transmits information such as voice and data from the network 41 to the mobile station 40, and transmits information such as voice and data from the mobile station 40 to the network 41.
- An interface unit (IZF [Interface] unit) 29 that performs processing for converting the format of each data between the network 41 and the wireless section;
- a baseband processing unit 28 that performs baseband processing of the transmission data formatted by the interface unit 29 and baseband processing of the received data demodulated by the RF circuit 27;
- the baseband processing section 28 frequency-converts the transmission data that has been baseband-processed into an RF signal and outputs it. It also receives the RF signal, performs frequency conversion, and demodulates the received data into baseband. Output to processing section 28 And an RF circuit 27.
- the RF circuit 27 shown in Fig. 1 consists of an antenna 21, an antenna duplexer (duplexer) 22, a low-noise amplifier (LNA [Low Noise Amplifier]) 26b, and a receiver (RX) 2 5 and a transmission power amplifier (PA [Power Amplifier]) 26 a and a transmission unit (TX) 25 a.
- the antenna 21 is a transmission / reception shared antenna used commonly for both transmission and reception.
- the duplexer 22 has three terminals, and each terminal is connected to the antenna 21, the transmission power amplifier 26a, and the low noise amplifier 26b, respectively. Then, the transmission signal from the transmission power amplifier 26a is subjected to a band limitation so as to suppress an unnecessary wave by the transmission band-pass filter 23 and to output a signal of a desired frequency. The signal is output to the antenna via the antenna terminal. On the other hand, input from the antenna side terminal. The received reception signal is suppressed by a reception band-pass filter 24 and an unnecessary wave is suppressed, a desired reception wave is passed, and a signal in a desired frequency band is output from a terminal on the low noise amplifier 26 b side. .
- the low-noise amplifier 26 b amplifies the RF signal from the duplexer 22 to a size required for demodulation and decoding.
- the receiving section 25b down-converts the amplified RF signal output from the low-noise amplifier 26b, demodulates the down-converted signal, and outputs the demodulated signal.
- the baseband processing unit 28 performs baseband processing on the received data demodulated and output by the receiving unit 25b.
- the received data that has undergone the baseband processing is format-converted by the interface unit 29 and output to the network 41 side.
- the transmitting section 25a modulates the data based on the transmission data input from the baseband processing section 28 by QPSK (Quadrature Phase Shift Keying) or the like, and outputs a modulated transmission signal. .
- the transmission power amplifier 26a amplifies the transmission signal from the transmission section 25a and outputs an RF signal having a predetermined power.
- the signal of the transmission system is output via the RF circuit 20 and output to the wireless section (wireless access section) as an RF signal having a desired band.
- Specific transmission frequencies and frequency bands include, for example, 800 MHz (megahertz) to 2 GHz (gigahertz).
- the structure of the dielectric filter as the bandpass filter 23 (for transmission and reception) used in the duplexer 22 will be described in detail.
- FIG. 2 (a) is a side view of the dielectric filter according to the first embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2 (b) is a top view of the dielectric filter according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- the dielectric filter 1 has an input connector 30a and an output connector 30b. As these connectors, general-purpose SMA (Sub Miniature type A) connectors can be used. In addition, the dielectric filter has a rectangular parallelepiped case 51 for confining electromagnetic waves (a partition wall 52 is provided as in the prior art. No) Multiple dielectrics 32 are stored in.
- general-purpose SMA Sub Miniature type A connectors
- a partition wall 52 is provided as in the prior art. No
- the case 51 is made of a case in which at least the inner wall is conductive (for example, the case is entirely made of metal, but the whole is not necessarily made of metal. Metalized case). Such a case 51 in which the inner wall has conductivity is referred to as a conductive case 51.
- the case 51 will be described below as a conductive case in which the inner and outer walls are integrally metallized.
- the dielectric 3 2 is fixed on a support 3 1 formed on the bottom surface 5 1 b of the conductive case 5 1, and is mounted on the ceiling surface 5 1 a of the case 5 1 located above each dielectric.
- a frequency adjusting screw 33 such as a screw screw having a groove
- a frequency adjusting screw 33 such as a screw screw having a groove
- Each of the supports 31 is made of an insulating material such as ceramics. The spacing between the supports 31 is adjusted to an appropriate spacing according to the initial bandwidth setting value.
- the RF signal for transmission to the mobile station is transmitted from the connector 30a at the input end.
- the input RF signal is transmitted through the dielectric 32, and the transmission signal after the unnecessary wave is suppressed reaches the output terminal connector 30b and is transmitted to the mobile station. To be sent to the antenna.
- the coupling amount is adjusted by inserting a metal rod 8 as a metal member into the through hole 9 (two vertically provided between the dielectrics) shown in FIG. That is.
- the connection relationship between the metal rod 8 and the conductive case 51 is further clarified by referring to FIG. 2 (b), but the connection is formed so as to oppose both side surfaces of the conductive case 51.
- the conductive case 51 is inserted into the through hole 9, and both ends are fixed to the conductive case 51 with fixing screws 106, thereby establishing electrical continuity (short circuit) with the conductive case 51. And a closed loop is formed.
- FIG. 1 the coupling amount is adjusted by inserting a metal rod 8 as a metal member into the through hole 9 (two vertically provided between the dielectrics) shown in FIG. That is.
- the connection relationship between the metal rod 8 and the conductive case 51 is further clarified by referring to FIG. 2 (b), but the connection is formed so as to oppose both side surfaces of the conductive case 51.
- the conductive case 51
- the screw hole is made thinner than the body. Then, the tip of the metal rod 8 is inserted and fixed in the hole on the other side provided opposite thereto, and the portion (A and B) enclosed by ⁇ at the tip of the metal rod 8 is removed. Surface contact can be reliably made with the inner wall surface of the conductive case 51, and reliable conduction can be obtained. As shown in Fig. 9 (b), the other end of the metal bar 8 is fixed to the inner wall of the case by soldering as shown in Fig. 9 (b) (see “L" shaped black part). However, the insertion of the metal rod 8 separates from the inner wall of the case, and the metal rod 8 can surely come into contact with the metal rod 8 by the restoring force. Of course, when the metal rod 8 is not inserted, the metal piece 72 blocks the hole 9. Therefore, even when the metal rod 8 is not inserted, the metal rod insertion hole 9 provided in the case 51 is closed. Scratch is suitable.
- FIG. 7B is a top view of the dielectric film 50.
- the dielectric 32 performs a resonance operation in the TE 0 1 ⁇ mode, for example, and has a cylindrical shape with a diameter d.
- the dimensions of the case 51 are determined according to the Q value that determines the pass loss of the dielectric filter 50 (according to how much the Q value is necessary). Designed to be more than twice the size of 2 dimensions.
- the width (side perpendicular to the magnetic field) 1 ⁇ and the length (side in the direction of travel of the magnetic field) L 2 of the case 51 are respectively equal to the diameter d of the dielectric 32.
- the size of the dielectric filter 50 increases in accordance with the size of the dielectric filter 32.
- the metal rod 8 is provided as a conductive short-circuit member (a metal member or a member whose surface is metalized).
- a conductive short-circuit member a metal member or a member whose surface is metalized.
- the metal rod 8 is fixed so as to be able to conduct with the conductive case 51 by being in contact with the conductive case 51 (preferably on the inner wall surface).
- FIG. 2 (c) is a cross-sectional view of the dielectric filter 1 (FIG. 2 (a)) according to the first embodiment of the present invention, taken along the line A! -A (viewed from the arrow: only the housing is shown).
- the metal rod 8 is securely fixed to the conductive case 51 by a fixing means such as a metal nut or the like, and conduction is provided at least on the outer wall surface of the case 51.
- the number of the metal rods 8 is reduced by two or the thickness thereof is reduced. To reduce the degree of bonding, increase the number of metal rods 8 or increase the thickness.
- FIG. 3 (a) is a side view of a dielectric filter 1 using a thick metal rod according to the first embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 3 (b) is a top view of the dielectric filter 1
- FIG. 3 (c) is a cross-sectional view of FIGS. 3 (a) to show ⁇ 2 _ ⁇ 2 '.
- the FIG. 3 (b), the become loose coupling by respectively show thickening the metal rod 8 a of the dielectric filter 1 in FIG. 3 (c), can reduce the distance of co-vibrator 10 to 12, L 2 ° 1 ⁇ 2 Xd.
- the coupling amount can be adjusted (especially small) more easily than the conventional adjustment of the notch of the partition plate.
- each metal rod 8 is provided so as to be orthogonal to the traveling direction of the magnetic field.
- “perpendicular” means that the longitudinal direction of the metal rod 8 and the direction of travel of the magnetic field are perpendicular or nearly perpendicular. Since the metal rod 8 is orthogonal to the direction of travel of the magnetic field, the passage of the magnetic field is effectively prevented, and the angle between the direction of travel of the magnetic field and the metal rod 8 is changed to adjust the amount of the magnetic field passed. You can also. Of course, in this case, it is desirable to take measures such as increasing the size of the hole provided in the case 51 so that the metal rod 8 has a degree of freedom in the insertion angle.
- the dielectric filter 1 of the present invention can easily connect the dielectrics even after the outer shape of the case 51 is formed by changing the thickness, arrangement, or number of the metal rods 8 (shielding members). It is adjustable. Further, according to the dielectric film 1 of the present invention, it is possible to adjust not only to increase the coupling degree but also to decrease the coupling degree. Furthermore, the degree of coupling can be realized with a simple configuration.
- the hole 9 previously provided on the side surface of the case 51 for inserting the metal rod 8 is closed by attaching a conductive seal, instead of using the metal piece 72 described above.
- the inner wall surface of the hole 9 and the metal rod 8 are preferably formed.
- the metal rod 8 comes into contact with the case 51 near the inner wall surface of the case 51, and conduction between the conductive case 51 and the metal rod 8 can be ensured.
- the conductivity is improved by the treatment, and a material with poor conductivity can be used.
- the conductive case 51 can be used by applying silver plating entirely including at least the inner wall of the case.
- the number, thickness, and position of the holes 9 of the metal rods 8 to be penetrated can be changed according to, for example, the pass bandwidth of the RF signal to be passed.
- the shape of the cross section of the metal rod 8 can be a circle, an ellipse, a rectangle, a polygon other than a rectangle, or the like.
- a partition wall 52 is formed between the resonators 10 to 12 as shown in FIGS. 7 (a) to 7 (c), The metal rod 8 can be passed through the partition wall 52 that sandwiches the notch 34 and can be electrically and physically connected to the conductive case 51 in the same manner.
- a metal plate can be used as a modification of the metal rod 8.
- FIG. 4A is a left side view (and a right side view) of a metal plate according to a modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.
- the metal plate 8 a shown in FIG. 4 (a), the length 1 ⁇ , has a width and thickness dimension M 2, and the longitudinal metal plate 8 a has an opening portion in a central portion of the end surfaces
- a column-shaped hollow portion 8b provided to be parallel to the direction is formed.
- the hollow portion 8b is formed by a through hole.
- a member such as a screw is inserted from the hole 9 of the case 51 to fix the metal plate 8a.
- a hole having a certain depth may be provided.
- FIG. 4D is a perspective view of a metal plate 8a according to a modification of the first embodiment of the present invention, and 8b shown in FIG. 4D shows right and left side surfaces 51a of the case 51. Both ends of the metal plate 8a are arranged so as to face the formed hole 9 so that the metal plate 8a has a desired rotation angle (inclination angle) with respect to the bottom surface 60a around the center 8b.
- metal fixing screw 106 Removably fixed with metal fixing screw 106 inserted from 9 (Of course, conductive case 51 and metal plate 8a are electrically connected by the inner wall of the case (outer wall of the case)) It has become.
- the metal plate 8a shielding member is provided so as to be orthogonal to the traveling direction of the magnetic field.
- the metal plate 8a As a result, a closed loop is formed by the metal plate 8a, and the progress of the magnetic field can be partially prevented, and the coupling amount can be reduced. Further, by changing the angle of the metal plate 8a with respect to the plane (plate surface), the degree of hindering the progress of the magnetic field can be adjusted. It can be adjusted to have a desired pass bandwidth.
- the length, width and thickness of the metal plate 8a in the dielectric filter 1 of the present invention can be variously changed, and the coupling is performed by changing the size, position or number of the metal plate 8a (shielding member).
- the amount is adjustable. By removing the fixing screw 106 and the like, a separate metal plate 8a having a different size can be replaced, and the pass band width can be easily changed according to the system specifications.
- the metal rod 8 is provided with a partition wall 52 as shown in FIG. 7 (a), and the metal plate 8a is passed through the metal plate 8a so as to straddle the partition wall 52 sandwiching the cutout 34.
- the end can also be connected to sex case 51.
- the material for the metal plate 8a can be selected based on, for example, the coefficient of linear expansion. Further, by using a part of the outer shape of the metal rod 8 and the metal plate 8a which is processed with a special shape such as a protruding portion or a dent, it is possible to further finely adjust the coupling amount.
- each dielectric 32 is shown in FIG. 2 (b). As shown in the figure, they are arranged in tandem at a certain interval L. This interval L is determined at various intervals by calculation of the degree of coupling, trial production, and the like. When the number of dielectrics is large, the interval between resonators may not be constant.
- the resonators 10 to 12 may be arranged in a plurality of stages in each of the vertical and horizontal directions, for example, as shown in FIG.
- the metal rod 8 (one, two or more), the metal plate 8 is provided at the boundary position between the adjacent resonators 10 and 11 (or 11 and 12).
- a short-circuit member such as a is provided, and is electrically connected to both side surfaces 51c of the conductive case 51, thereby forming a closed loop, that is, a so-called short circuit (short circuit).
- the short-circuit member is fixed by a fixing screw 106 as necessary.
- the metal rod 8 is inserted perpendicular to the direction of travel of the magnetic field and acts as an inductive post (metal post), preventing the coupling of the magnetic field between adjacent resonators 10, 11 (or 11, 12). .
- a characteristic equivalent to a dielectric filter having a wall provided between the resonators 10 to 12 can be obtained without increasing the distance between the resonators 10 to 12.
- the resonator interval can be made narrower than the conventional resonator interval.
- the amount of connection is adjusted by changing the thickness, position, number, etc. of the metal rods 8. Further, when adjusting the pass band width, desired characteristics can be easily realized by once removing the fixing screw 106 and replacing it with a separate metal rod 8 having a different thickness, for example. As described above, by preparing several types of metal rods 8 having different thicknesses and the like and replacing them appropriately, it is possible to set an appropriate bandwidth without adding any additional processing to the case 51.
- a dielectric filter using a conductive case 51 having a columnar appearance will be described. Also in the second embodiment, loose coupling can be achieved by electrically connecting both ends of the metal rod 8 to the side surface (particularly, the inner wall surface) of the conductive case 51.
- FIG. 5 (a) is a top view of a conventional dielectric filter when dielectrics are arranged in substantially cylindrical spaces
- FIG. 5 (b) is a dielectric filter according to a second embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 4 is a top view of a dielectric filter when the bodies are arranged in substantially columnar spaces.
- the external shape of the conductive case 51 itself can be a rectangular parallelepiped or a columnar shape as described above.
- a case where the appearance of the case 51 is a rectangular parallelepiped will be described.
- an example is shown in which both the partition wall 52 and the metal rod 8 are used.
- the columnar portions accommodating the dielectric material are brought close to each other, the width of the partition wall 52 is reduced, and the metal rod 8 is opposed to the partition wall. While being electrically connected to the side of the conductive case 51 (especially the inner wall), it is fixed to the side of the conductive case so as to cross the space between the two.
- the width L between the opposing partition walls 52 is smaller than the diameter D of the partition wall 52, and the width between the dielectrics can be at least a gap between the dielectric and the metal rod 8 It is desirable to do so.
- FIG. 5 (c) is a diagram (when there are two dielectrics) for explaining a method of adding the partition wall 52 of the dielectric fill according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
- the inside of the case 51 is formed so as to form a shape (a bow shape when viewed from the top) formed by bringing the substantially cylindrical spaces for accommodating the dielectric material close to each other. Perform the processing to start cutting.
- the wall of the portion denoted by reference numeral 70 remains as compared with the case of the rectangular parallelepiped, and the remaining wall is loosely coupled, and the metal rod 8 can be made thin.
- the dielectric filter can be miniaturized as a whole as a whole by being close to the adjacent dielectric so that the dielectric does not contact the metal rod 8 that is provided so as to extend between the partition walls 52.
- the remaining partition walls 52 are loosely coupled with each other, and the metal rods 8 can be made thin. That is, the case 51 is processed and the remaining part is partitioned so that a part of the substantially cylindrical part for storing the dielectric material overlaps.
- the wall 52 the size of the metal rod 8 can be reduced.
- the dielectric filter 1 has a cylindrical space for accommodating the dielectric without contacting the dielectrics in order to reduce the size of the dielectric filter.
- a partition wall 5 2 having an opposing interval shorter than the diameter of the bottom surface of the cylinder
- a metal rod 8 is arranged so as to pass between the partition walls 5 2, Since the end is electrically connected to the conductive case 51, the thickness of the metal rod 8 is thinner than when the partition wall 52 is not provided, and even if the number of the metal rods 8 is reduced. Note that the amount of coupling can be kept small. Therefore, the size of the dielectric filter and the size of the metal rod 8 can be reduced.
- Figure 8 (a) shows the configuration when viewed from the top of the dielectric filter when used as a duplexer.
- reference numeral 81 denotes a connector for inputting a transmission signal
- 82 denotes a connector for outputting a reception signal
- 83 denotes a connector for connection to an antenna (ANT).
- Reference numeral 84 denotes a coupling probe for coupling a transmission signal to the dielectric 32
- reference numeral 85 denotes a coupling probe for transmitting a transmission signal in which unnecessary waves are suppressed by passing through a plurality of dielectrics 32. This is a coupling probe for coupling to the output terminals 85.
- Reference numeral 86 denotes a coupling probe for coupling a reception signal from the antenna to the dielectric 32
- reference numeral 87 denotes a signal after suppressing unnecessary waves to the output connector 82, similarly to the transmission system. This is a binding probe for binding.
- the metal rod 8 is provided so as to partition between the dielectrics.
- the metal rod 8 is a transmission / reception partition wall 108 that separates the transmission dielectric and the reception dielectric (for example, the surface is metallized integrally with the transmission / reception case 51).
- the electrically conductive partition wall) and the side wall of the electrically conductive case 51 are provided so as to be electrically connected to each other, and are provided for each of the transmission system and the reception system in the figure.
- FIG. 1 A screw hole for screw insertion is cut at the end of the metal rod 8, a metal nut 107 is screwed in accordance with the screw hole, and inserted until it comes into contact with the metal case 51. May be fixed to the outer wall of the case 51.
- other fixing means for electrically connecting the metal rod 8 to the case 51 and physically fixing the metal rod 8 to the case 51 may be employed.
- a necessary number of holes are provided on the side of the partition wall 108 on the transmitting side and the side of the receiving side, and a groove for receiving a screw is formed in the hole.
- Apply metal plating or make metal so that conduction with case 51 can be obtained when the threaded portion of metal rod 8 is inserted.
- a metal rod 8 having a threaded tip is inserted from the outer surface of the case 51 into a through hole formed in the side wall, and the tip of the screw is inserted and fixed in a screw receptacle of the partition wall 108.
- a metal screw head is provided at the rear end of the metal rod 8 so that the electrical connection with the side wall of the conductive case 51 is completed when the metal rod 8 is inserted and fixed.
- the tip of the metal rod 8 provided between the transmission system dielectrics is partially inserted between the reception system dielectrics. If the partition wall 108 has a through-hole, the tip of the metal rod 8 protrudes from the partition wall 108 when inserted and fixed, and is long enough not to be inserted between other dielectrics. Adjust it.
- the coupling amount can be adjusted for each band-pass filter of the transmission system and the reception system.
- FIG. 8B is a diagram for explaining the mounting position of the metal rod 8 according to the third embodiment of the present invention, and the dielectric filter shown in FIG. 8A when used as a duplexer is shown. This is a cross-sectional view (viewed in the direction of the arrow) of A—A ′ in FIG.
- the position at which the metal rod 8 is attached to the case 51 is set at different heights for the transmission system and the reception system, respectively. Different types of metal rods 8 can be used in each system. Therefore, for each of the transmission system and the reception system, The fixing holes are formed at different heights.
- a common metal rod 8 may be used in the transmission system and the reception system. Therefore, for each of the transmission system and the reception system, the fixing hole of the metal rod 8 is set to the same height.
- the fixing holes in the partition wall 108 as through holes, it is possible to adjust the coupling amount of the dielectric films of both the transmission system and the reception system with one metal rod 8.
- a coupling amount adjusting screw 105 for further increasing the coupling amount can be further inserted (not in contact with the partition wall 108). Should.
- the dielectrics 32 shown in FIGS. 2 (b), 3 (b), 5 (b) and 6 are provided in tandem, and the center line (dotted line) of each dielectric 32 is shown.
- the imaginary line represented by) may be curved or bent.
- the case processing is simplified, and the production efficiency of the dielectric filter is improved.
- desired passband characteristics can be realized, and the specifications of the mobile communication system can be changed or different mobile units can be used. It can be easily handled according to the specifications of the communication system.
- the resonators can be set so as to be loosely coupled, the interval between the resonators can be reduced, and the size of the dielectric filter can be reduced. It is possible to reduce the size of the RF circuit and the base station on which the device is mounted.
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