Multiband and Concurrent Matching Network Design via Brune Sections

Abstract

A general multiband matching network design methodology for complex load impedance terminations is presented. In the proposed approach, Real Frequency Techniques (RFT) are used to define and optimize the multiband matching network. In the characterization of the multiband network, multiple notch bands are obtained by the employment of finite transmission zeros (FTZ) in the transfer function. Brune section realization of finite transmission zeros and the associated coupled coil free realizations are discussed. A triple band matching network design for a triple band Sierpinski antenna load is presented to illustrate the performance of the proposed approach.