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Varactor-tuned helical resonator filter

US4459571A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 1982
Grant dateJul 10, 1984
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01P1/2053
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A helical cavity resonator filter utilizes varactor tuning diodes positioned within each helical resonator coil. The diodes are positioned along the longitudinal axes of the coils so as not to interfere with the non-axial electromagnetic fields of the cavities associated with each helical resonator coil.

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