A novel approach to filter design is presented. A high-K multilayer coupled line filter is designed for optimal performance within a dielectric resonator of rectangular cross section. The multilayer filter is shown to have a performance comparable to its planar counterpart as well as the Lange coupler while maintaining the design advantages that come with the multilayer approach to filter design such as increased flexibility in managing parameter constraints. The performance of the rectangular cross sectioned resonator in terms of modal response and resonant frequency has been evaluated through mathematical derivation and simulation. The reader will find the step by step process to designing the resonant structure as well as a MATLAB script that will graphically display the effect changing various parameters may have on resonator size to assist in the design analysis. The resonator has been designed to provide a finite package in terms of space and performance so that it may house the multilayer filter on a printed circuit board for ease of system implementation. The proposed design with analysis will prove useful for all multilayer coupled line filter types that may take advantage of the uniform environment provided by the finite packaging of the dielectric resonator.

As with any microwave system, considerable effort must be put forth to maintain signal integrity throughout the delivery process from the signal input to reception at the output. As a result a large amount of effort and research has gone into answering the question of how to efficiently feed both a dielectric resonator filter of rectangular cross section as well as a coupled line filter that would be embedded within the resonators confines. Several methods for feeding have been explored and reported on. Of the feeding methods reported on the most feasible design includes a unique microstrip delivery to the embedded multilayer filter as pictured here.*

*Please refer to dissertation for diagram.