Simulation and discussion of typical radio frequency filters

Abstract

Abstract The demand for filters is increasing as the frequency bands for 5G expand. RF filters become the segment with the largest market share of RF front-end chips. More crowded frequency bands, as well as thinner and lighter communication equipment, necessitate higher filter performance. In this paper, several technologies for the implementation of Radio Frequency filter are presented. Essentially three types are considered: (i) Lumped Element (LC) Filter and Integrated Passive Devices (IPD) technology; (ii) Acoustic Wave Filter; and (iii) a composite filter design that combines acoustic and IPD technologies. Benefits and drawbacks of these diverse configurations in terms of their technical performance and current applications are examined, and several models are presented and simulated using ADS software.