Revolutionary RF Ceramic Filter for Next Generation Communication0 pages

ClearPlex®
Waveguide
Ceramic Filter

Revolutionary RF Ceramic Filter for
Next Generation Communication
Demand for information (data, video, and voice) through wireless
devices such as smartphones, tablets, and mobile computers is
projected to grow ten times by 2017. As demand for information
increases, bandwidth and capacity are becoming more limited in
an already congested spectrum.

ClearPlex® Waveguide Ceramic Filter
A Space Saver with Air-Cavity Performance

The wireless industry is responding to this challenge by migrating
from a macro-cell architecture, where a few high-power base
stations serve a large geographical area, to a new model that
uses many small-cells. While small-cells only cover a small area,
when grouped together, they provide the necessary coverage and
increase capacity at the same time.

Largest size: 63.5 x 38.1 x 12.7mm

Air-cavity filters have been the prime choice for macro-cells
topology for their superior overall performance and power
handling. However, air-cavity filters are large, heavy, and
expensive, which are not ideally suited for small-cell applications.
Design engineers must find a solution that can maintain a high
level of performance while offering other critical benefits such as
space and cost savings. CTS’ ClearPlex® Waveguide Ceramic
Filters offer that solution.

Smallest size: 25.4 x 12.7 x 3.175mm

ClearPlex® waveguide technology takes advantage of CTS‘
patented mechanical structures and proprietary high quality
ceramic formulations. It offers a filtering solution that satisfies the
market’s needs for low cost, small size, and superior electrical
performance. Key attributes offered by ClearPlex® filter include
low insertion loss of less than 2.5 dB, sharp rejection points
reaching up to -80 dB, and Passive Intermodulation (PIM) levels
average -110 dBm.

FEATURES
• Band Pass Filter UMTS Bands 1, 2, 4, 7, and 25
(Additional frequencies available upon request)
• Average Power: ~ 50 Watt at certain bands
• Peak Power: Exceeds 500 Watt at certain bands
• Fully sealed, humidity tolerant
• High Q Factor: 30% greater than a ceramic monoblock filter
• Low Insertion Loss: < 1.5 dB
• Sharp Rejection Points: Up to -80 dB
• Excellent PIM Levels: -110 dBm typical

PERFORMANCE SAMPLE: Band 7 TX and RX Filters

North Americas: +1-800-757-6686

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International: +1-508-435-6831

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Asia: +65-6481-1466

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www.ctscorp.com

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