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  • Where are waveguide filters used?
    Waveguide filters are mainly used in civil and commercial applications that require high frequency operation, high power handling capability, and low insertion loss. First, in microwave communication and wireless backhaul networks, such as point-to-point microwave links and 5G/6G base station backhaul, waveguide filters are widely deployed in transmitter and receiver front ends. Their low insertion loss and excellent out-of-band rejection effectively suppress spurious signals, harmonics, and adjacent-channel interference, thereby improving link stability and overall system capacity, especially in high-power and long-distance transmission scenarios. Second, in broadcasting and professional communication systems, waveguide filters are commonly used in television transmission systems, digital broadcasting, and fixed wireless communication equipment for channel selection and spectrum purification. Their good thermal stability and mechanical robustness help ensure consistent performance during long-term continuous operation. In addition, in industrial and scientific equipment, waveguide filters are applied in microwave heating systems, plasma processing equipment, material testing platforms, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) test systems. In these applications, they are used for frequency selection, signal isolation, and interference suppression to enhance measurement accuracy and overall system reliability. Yun Micro, as the professional manufacturer of rf passive components, can offer the cavity filters up 40GHz,which include band pass filter, low pass filter, high pass filter, band stop filter. Welcome to contact us: liyong@blmicrowave.com
  • How does a switch filter work?
    Switch filters usually refer to switched-capacitor filters (SCFs). Their operating principle is based on periodically switching capacitors to emulate resistive behavior, thereby forming a controllable filtering network. Unlike traditional RC or LC filters, switched filters rely mainly on clock control rather than precise physical resistor or inductor values. During operation, capacitors are charged and discharged between two or more nodes at a fixed frequency. Through this periodic charge transfer, a capacitor exhibits an equivalent resistance at the macroscopic level, whose value is inversely proportional to the capacitance and the switching frequency. By combining this equivalent resistance with capacitors, various filter functions—such as low-pass, high-pass, and band-pass—can be realized, and the cutoff frequency can be flexibly adjusted by changing the clock frequency. Because inductors and high-precision resistors are not required, switched filters are well suited for integrated circuit implementation, offering good consistency, strong tunability, and high temperature stability. However, their performance is affected by clock jitter, switching noise, and sampling effects, so they are typically used in audio and low- to mid-frequency signal processing applications. Yun Micro, as the professional manufacturer of rf passive components, can offer the cavity filters up 40GHz,which include band pass filter, low pass filter, high pass filter, band stop filter. Welcome to contact us: liyong@blmicrowave.com
  • How reliable are dielectric filters, and what is their service life?
    Dielectric filters generally exhibit high reliability and a long service life, making them well suited for long-term operation in communication and industrial RF systems. First, dielectric filters typically use highly stable ceramic materials with excellent dielectric properties and mechanical strength. Their performance is relatively insensitive to temperature variations, humidity, and aging, resulting in minimal parameter drift under normal operating conditions. Second, dielectric filters have relatively simple structures with no moving parts. With proper design and manufacturing control, the internal resonators and metal housings are not prone to mechanical fatigue or sudden performance degradation, which supports stable long-term operation. As long as the operating power and environmental conditions remain within design limits, their electrical performance can remain consistent for many years. In addition, service life is closely related to the application environment. Harsh conditions such as high power, high temperature, high humidity, or strong vibration can accelerate material aging and plating degradation. Therefore, appropriate thermal management, moisture protection, and mechanical reinforcement are necessary in practical applications to fully realize the reliability and longevity of dielectric filters. Yun Micro, as the professional manufacturer of rf passive components, can offer the cavity filters up 40GHz,which include band pass filter, low pass filter, high pass filter, band stop filter. Welcome to contact us: liyong@blmicrowave.com
  • Why are multi-stage filters required in RF systems?
    Multi-stage filtering is required in RF systems to achieve higher signal purity and overall system reliability in complex electromagnetic environments. First, different filter stages serve different functional purposes. Front-end filters are mainly used to suppress strong out-of-band interference and image signals, preventing low-noise amplifiers or mixers from operating in nonlinear regions. Intermediate-stage filters further improve selectivity by attenuating adjacent-channel signals and spurious components. Back-end filters primarily remove harmonics and parasitic signals generated during mixing and amplification. Second, multi-stage filtering helps reduce the design difficulty of individual filters while maintaining high performance. Relying on a single filter to achieve high rejection, sharp selectivity, and low insertion loss often results in large size, high cost, and tuning challenges. By distributing performance requirements across multiple stages, a better balance can be achieved among insertion loss, bandwidth, and attenuation. Finally, multi-stage filtering enhances interference immunity and system stability. Gradual suppression of unwanted signals reduces intermodulation and noise accumulation between stages, thereby improving overall dynamic range and communication quality, which is especially important in high-density, multi-band RF systems. Yun Micro, as the professional manufacturer of rf passive components, can offer the cavity filters up 40GHz,which include band pass filter, low pass filter, high pass filter, band stop filter. Welcome to contact us: liyong@blmicrowave.com
  • What is the basic working principle of a cavity filter?
    A cavity filter is a type of radio-frequency filter that achieves frequency selection by utilizing electromagnetic resonance within a metallic cavity. Its fundamental operating principle is based on resonance and coupling. The cavity itself functions as a high-Q resonator. When the input signal frequency approaches the cavity’s natural resonant frequency, a stable standing electromagnetic wave is established inside the cavity, allowing energy to be efficiently coupled and transmitted to the output. Signals at non-resonant frequencies cannot form effective resonance within the cavity and are therefore strongly attenuated, resulting in the desired filtering effect. In practical applications, multiple cavities are cascaded and coupled capacitively or inductively to form a multi-order filter structure, enabling the required bandwidth, selectivity, and out-of-band rejection. By adjusting the cavity dimensions, tuning screws, and inter-cavity coupling strength, the center frequency and frequency response can be precisely controlled. Consequently, cavity filters are widely used in RF and microwave systems that demand low loss, high power handling capability, and excellent frequency stability. Yun Micro, as the professional manufacturer of rf passive components, can offer the cavity filters up 40GHz,which include band pass filter, low pass filter, high pass filter, band stop filter. Welcome to contact us: liyong@blmicrowave.com
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of thin-film filters compared with dielectric filters?
    Compared with dielectric filters, thin-film filters offer clear advantages in size, integration level, and high-frequency performance. Thin-film filters are typically realized using thin-film processes or acoustic effects, resulting in small size and low weight. They are well suited for highly integrated RF front-end modules, especially in mobile terminals and high-density electronic systems. In addition, they exhibit good consistency and mass-production capability, which is beneficial for large-scale applications. In terms of performance, thin-film filters can achieve steep frequency selectivity and good out-of-band rejection in the mid-to-high frequency range (such as the GHz band), making them suitable for applications with strict spectrum isolation requirements. However, their power-handling capability is relatively limited, and they are more sensitive to temperature and mechanical stress, which may affect performance stability in high-power or harsh environments. By contrast, dielectric filters are larger and less suitable for high integration, but they offer higher Q factor, lower insertion loss, and much stronger power-handling capability, making them more appropriate for high-power applications such as base stations. Overall, thin-film filters are better suited for compact, low-power, and highly integrated applications, while dielectric filters are more advantageous in scenarios requiring high power and high stability. Yun Micro, as the professional manufacturer of rf passive components, can offer the cavity filters up 40GHz,which include band pass filter, low pass filter, high pass filter, band stop filter. Welcome to contact us: liyong@blmicrowave.com
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of LC filters?
    An LC filter is composed of inductors (L) and capacitors (C) and features a simple structure and relatively low cost, making it easy to design and implement. Its advantages include an intuitive operating principle, suitability for low- to mid-frequency applications, low insertion loss, and relatively high power-handling capability. As a result, LC filters are widely used in power supply filtering, audio circuits, and general RF applications. In addition, their parameters can be flexibly adjusted by changing component values, which facilitates tuning and maintenance. However, LC filters also have notable limitations. First, inductors and capacitors tend to be relatively large in size, which is unfavorable for high-density and miniaturized designs. Second, parasitic parameters of the components degrade performance at higher frequencies, making LC filters unsuitable for high-frequency or wideband applications. Furthermore, their consistency and stability are strongly affected by component tolerances, and temperature drift and aging may impact long-term performance. Yun Micro, as the professional manufacturer of rf passive components, can offer the cavity filters up 40GHz,which include band pass filter, low pass filter, high pass filter, band stop filter. Welcome to contact us: liyong@blmicrowave.com
  • What is the difference between LTCC filters and SAW filters?
    The differences between LTCC filters and SAW filters mainly lie in their operating principles, performance characteristics, and application scenarios. Operating principle: LTCC (Low Temperature Co-Fired Ceramic) filters are realized by integrating passive components such as inductors, capacitors, and transmission lines into multilayer ceramic substrates using LTCC technology. Filtering is achieved through electromagnetic resonance. SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave) filters, on the other hand, rely on surface acoustic waves propagating and interfering on the surface of a piezoelectric substrate to achieve frequency selection, and they belong to acoustic filters. Performance characteristics: LTCC filters offer high power handling capability, good linearity, and high reliability, making them suitable for low- to mid-frequency and wideband applications. However, they are relatively larger in size and have moderate Q factors. SAW filters feature compact size, high frequency accuracy, and excellent selectivity, making them ideal for mid- to high-frequency narrowband applications, but their power handling capability and temperature stability are relatively limited. Applications: LTCC filters are commonly used for impedance matching, harmonic suppression, and RF module integration, while SAW filters are widely used in transmit and receive paths of mobile phones and other wireless communication devices. Yun Micro, as the professional manufacturer of rf passive components, can offer the cavity filters up 40GHz,which include band pass filter, low pass filter, high pass filter, band stop filter. Welcome to contact us: liyong@blmicrowave.com
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