Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for reducing passive intermodulation distortion arising from a joint attaching conductors by forming the joint with a single metal or covering the joint with a single layer of metal having a thickness greater than a skin depth of the frequency of signals propagating through the joint.

Abstract: Resonant cavity filters include a conductive housing having a floor. A dielectric resonator is mounted to extend upwardly from the floor. The dielectric resonator has a cylindrical body with a longitudinal bore that defines an inner sidewall. The longitudinal bore has a variable transverse cross-sectional area. A threaded dielectric fastener is at least partially inserted within the longitudinal bore of the cylindrical body.

Abstract: A modular filter system includes a wideband combiner, which includes an antenna connector and wideband filter connectors, and multiple filter modules. A first filter module includes a first connector configured to pass a first frequency band. The first filter module includes a combiner connector configured to pass the first frequency band, which is coupled to the combiner connector. The second filter module includes second, third, fourth, and fifth connectors configured to pass second, third, fourth, and fifth frequency bands, respectively. The second filter module further includes a combiner connector configured to pass the second, third, fourth, and fifth frequency bands, which are coupled to the combiner connector.

Abstract: Resonant cavity filters include a conductive housing having a floor. A dielectric resonator is mounted to extend upwardly from the floor. The dielectric resonator has a cylindrical body with a longitudinal bore that defines an inner sidewall. The longitudinal bore has a variable transverse cross-sectional area. A threaded dielectric fastener is at least partially inserted within the longitudinal bore of the cylindrical body.

Abstract: Resonant cavity filters include a conductive housing having a floor. A dielectric resonator is mounted to extend upwardly from the floor. The dielectric resonator has a cylindrical body with a longitudinal bore that defines an inner sidewall. The longitudinal bore has a variable transverse cross-sectional area. A threaded dielectric fastener is at least partially inserted within the longitudinal bore of the cylindrical body. The dielectric resonator may have a protrusion that extends inwardly from the inner sidewall.

Abstract: A modular filter system includes a front panel, a back panel, and a multiband combiner coupled to the front panel, the combiner including an antenna connector and filter connectors. The modular filter system further includes filter modules separate from the combiner, each filter module including first and second connectors to pass respective frequency bands, and a combiner connector to pass the frequency bands. Each filter module is configured to duplex, combine, or split first signals in the first frequency band and second signals in the second frequency band. The combiner connector of each filter module is coupled to a respective filter connector using a respective cable. The modular filter system further includes a fixing system comprising bars and plates, the bars coupled to the front and back panels using fasteners, wherein the bars and plates are configured to secure the filter modules between the combiner and the back panel.

Abstract: Resonant cavity filters include a conductive housing having a floor. A dielectric resonator is mounted to extend upwardly from the floor. The dielectric resonator has a cylindrical body with a longitudinal bore that defines an inner sidewall. The longitudinal bore has a variable transverse cross-sectional area. A threaded dielectric fastener is at least partially inserted within the longitudinal bore of the cylindrical body. The dielectric resonator may have a protrusion that extends inwardly from the inner sidewall.

Abstract: Systems and methods for phasing line holders are described herein. In certain embodiments, an apparatus includes a groove in a conductive body. Additionally, the apparatus includes a phasing line for electrically coupling a plurality of components, the phasing line extending through the groove. Further, the apparatus includes a holder inserted into the groove, the holder maintaining the phasing line at a specific position in relation to a plurality of groove surfaces, wherein a plurality of holder surfaces apply sufficient pressure to the plurality of groove surfaces to secure the holder within the groove.

Abstract: Systems and methods for dielectric TM01 mode resonators are described herein. In certain embodiments, a system includes one or more electronic devices, wherein an electronic device a first input signal and provides an output signal. Further, the electronic device includes a conductive body enclosing a cavity, wherein the cavity has an interior surface. Additionally, the electronic device includes one or more dielectric resonators, wherein a dielectric resonator in the one or more dielectric resonators comprises two or more portions that are shaped differently than one another and has an axial center cavity formed therein. Moreover, the electronic device includes one or more tuning elements inserted through an external surface of the conductive body, the one or more tuning elements extending through the external surface into the axial center cavity, wherein a distance that the one or more tuning elements extend into the axial center cavity is adjustable.

Abstract: Systems and methods for phasing line holders are described herein. In certain embodiments, an apparatus includes a groove in a conductive body. Additionally, the apparatus includes a phasing line for electrically coupling a plurality of components, the phasing line extending through the groove. Further, the apparatus includes a holder inserted into the groove, the holder maintaining the phasing line at a specific position in relation to a plurality of groove surfaces, wherein a plurality of holder surfaces apply sufficient pressure to the plurality of groove surfaces to secure the holder within the groove.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for reducing passive intermodulation distortion arising from a joint attaching conductors by forming the joint with a single metal or covering the joint with a single layer of metal having a thickness greater than a skin depth of the frequency of signals propagating through the joint.

Abstract: A modular filter system includes a front panel, a back panel, and a multiband combiner coupled to the front panel, the combiner including an antenna connector and filter connectors. The modular filter system further includes filter modules separate from the combiner, each filter module including first and second connectors to pass respective frequency bands, and a combiner connector to pass the frequency bands. Each filter module is configured to duplex, combine, or split first signals in the first frequency band and second signals in the second frequency band. The combiner connector of each filter module is coupled to a respective filter connector using a respective cable. The modular filter system further includes a fixing system comprising bars and plates, the bars coupled to the front and back panels using fasteners, wherein the bars and plates are configured to secure the filter modules between the combiner and the back panel.