Compact All-frequency Reflectionless Filtering Power Divider with
High-Isolation and Extended Out-of-Band Suppression
Abstract
This paper presents a filtering power divider (FPD) that integrates
all-frequency absorptive and isolative functionalities while achieving
extended out-of-band suppression. The proposed design employs an
absorption-isolation network (AIN), composed of microstrip lines and
resistors, to ensure simultaneous reflectionless input operation and
high isolation without degrading filtering performance or requiring
additional absorption circuits. A cascaded coupled-line (CL) structure
facilitates broadband filtering and power division, while parallel
half-wavelength stubs enhance out-of-band suppression. Additionally, a
π-type defected ground structure (DGS) is incorporated to mitigate
high-frequency spurious signals, further extending out-of-band
suppression without increasing circuit footprint. Theoretical analysis
and parametric optimization are performed to establish impedance
conditions for achieving reflectionless operation and optimizing circuit
performance. A fabricated prototype, centered at 2 GHz, exhibits a 72%
3-dB bandwidth, input reflection below -10 dB across the entire
frequency range, all-band isolation exceeding 21.1 dB, and stopband
attenuation greater than 25.2 dB up to 6.8 f 0.
These results validate the proposed FPD as a compact and
high-performance solution for modern RF front-end applications requiring
spectral purity and robust isolation.