Multi-band bandstop filter using inner T-shaped defected microstrip structure (DMS)

In this paper, inner T-shaped defected microstrip structure (DMS) is studied, and new bandstop filters with a single band, dual-band and tri-band are developed. The new designs have adjustable multi-band operation and simple circuit topologies, and the symmetrical periodic T-shaped DMS introduces transmission zeros which improve the filter frequency selectivity greatly. The circuit sizes are also reduced because of the inner T-shaped DMS introduces more resonances in a frequency range of 10 GHz but without the requirement of certain coupled lines or resonators. The dual-band and tri-band designs are demonstrated by measurement.