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Abstract: This study presents the temporal Coupled-Mode Theory (CMT) analysis of a K-band
MMIC (Microwave Monolithic Integrated Circuit) bandpass filter with dual orthogonal
resonant modes. Two test methods are applied and compared in the filter response
measurement. The dimensions of the MMIC filter, whose chip size is 1.9×1.35
mm, are optimized based on the FEM (Finite Element Method) simulation assisted
temporal coupled-mode theory. As a two-port reciprocal system, the transmission
and reflection responses of the filter are deduced. GaAs MMIC IPD (Integrated
Passive Device) technology is applied for chip fabrication. The test results
using a probe station fit well with the simulation results. A testing fixture
is introduced to model the practical application scenario, whose measurement
results, after de-embedment, have shown consistency with the simulation and
the probe station test results.