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Petronilo Martin-Iglesias (European Space Agency), Prof. Vicente Boria (Technical University of Valencia, UPV)25/11/2019, 09:00
Brief overview of host organizations, contents and topics to be covered during the course.
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Dr Marco Guglielmi (Technical University of Valencia, UPV)25/11/2019, 09:30
Basic concepts about microwave filters, commonly used space filter and multiplexer technologies, and filter applications in satellites. Introduction to filter analysis, design and manufacturing issues.
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Petronilo Martin-Iglesias (European Space Agency)25/11/2019, 11:05
Microwave filters and multiplexing networks are frequently found in different space applications: Telecommunication, Navigation, and Earth Observation satellites. In this talk an overview of requirements for passive microwave hardware used in all these payloads will be performed. Broadband and Broadcast Satellite System payload architectures will be analysed and the derived requirements for...
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Prof. Chandra Kudsia (University of Waterloo, Chief Scientist ‐Retired‐ of COM DEV)25/11/2019, 14:30
System overview and practical tradeoffs (industry experience view) requested for microwave filtering and multiplexing requirements in satellite communication systems.
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Prof. Santiago Cogollos (Technical University of Valencia, UPV), Prof. Pablo Soto (Technical University of Valencia, UPV)25/11/2019, 16:20
Basic concepts related to synthesis techniques of microwave filters (including Cohn’s method).
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Prof. Pablo Soto (Technical University of Valencia, UPV), Prof. Santiago Cogollos (Technical University of Valencia, UPV)26/11/2019, 09:00
Presentation of the Coupling Matrix and its use for filter synthesis (first part): The N and N+2 coupling matrices, analysis and synthesis and reduction techniques.
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Prof. Santiago Cogollos (Technical University of Valencia, UPV), Prof. Pablo Soto (Technical University of Valencia, UPV)26/11/2019, 10:50
Presentation of the Coupling Matrix and its use for filter synthesis (second part): Symmetrical and asymmetrical responses, reconfiguration of the coupling matrix and common configurations.
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Mr Richard Cameron (Retired Technical Director, COM DEV Europe)26/11/2019, 12:20
Presentation of advanced/novel Coupling Matrix synthesis techniques for microwave filters.
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Prof. Vicente Boria (Technical University of Valencia, UPV)26/11/2019, 14:30
Introduction to advanced EM-based modal analysis techniques (i.e. integral equation technique, and multimode equivalent network representation) of waveguide filters. The design of several practical examples of waveguide filters (e.g. inductive, E-plane, dual-mode, coaxial and dielectric-loaded) for space applications, designed using several EM-based software tools, will be shown. An...
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Dr Theunis Beukman (Dassault Systèmes Deutschland GmbH), Dr Carlos Vicente (Dassault Systemes España SLU)26/11/2019, 16:20
Practical tutorial (based on practical examples) about FEST3D (Full-Wave Electromagnetic Software Tool for 3D Passive Microwave Components) and CST STUDIOSUITE: full-wave EM analysis capabilities, synthesis and design techniques (wide-band directly coupled waveguide filters, low-pass filter structures, dual-mode filters, diplexers and manifold multiplexers).
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Prof. Carmen Bachiller (Technical University of Valencia, UPV), Prof. José V. Morro (Technical University of Valencia, UPV)27/11/2019, 09:00
Introduction to planar and hybrid (Substrate Integrated Waveguide -SIW-, empty SIW -ESIW- and empty SICL -ESICL-) technologies: classical topologies and practical realizations (examples) of microwave filters (with focus on space applications) in planar and SIW technologies (including transitions to planar transmission lines). Filter solutions in alternative empty SIW (ESIW) and empty coaxial...
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Prof. Héctor Esteban (Technical University of Valencia)27/11/2019, 11:20
Presentation of several optimization methods for the practical design of waveguide filters: optimization based on direct-search, gradient-based and evolutionary methods, segmentation technique, aggressive space mapping.
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Prof. Cristiano Tomassoni (University of Perugia)27/11/2019, 14:30
The talk presents the design and practical validation of compact filters based on different technological realizations (SIW and 3D-waveguides). The implementation of transmission zeros by using non-resonant modes in waveguide filters will be presented, and several filter configurations based on SIW technology, empty waveguides and dielectric loaded cavities will be also reviewed.
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Dr Jorge Martínez (Technical University of Valencia, UPV)27/11/2019, 16:20
An introduction (basics) to reconfigurable (tuneable) filters, using mechanical (i.e. screws, movable parts/pieces), electrical (e.g. varactors, ferroelectrics...), and micro-electro-mechanical (MEMs) tuning elements.
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Prof. Santiago Cogollos (Technical University of Valencia, UPV), Prof. Chandra Kudsia (University of Waterloo, Chief Scientist ‐Retired‐ of COM DEV)28/11/2019, 09:00
Multiplexing Networks: multiplexer configurations, channelizing (input) multiplexing networks, RF combiner (output) multiplexers and design of manifold‐coupled multiplexers.
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Prof. Giuseppe Macchiarella (Politecnicodi Milano)28/11/2019, 11:20
In recent years, requirements for antenna selective combiners used in base stations for mobile communications have been hardened two-fold as follows: on the one hand, selectivity and insertion loss have become more and more stringent, on the other hand the complexity (in terms of number of filters, ports and number of pass-bands) of such devices has increased beyond the typical duplexer...
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Prof. Pablo Soto (Technical University of Valencia, UPV), Prof. Santiago Cogollos (Technical University of Valencia, UPV)28/11/2019, 14:30
A basic introduction to waveguide and coaxial low-pass filters: low-pass prototypes, synthesis and realization of different low-pass filters in waveguide and coaxial technologies.
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Prof. Iván Arregui (Public University of Navarre), Dr Fernando Teberio (Public University of Navarre), Prof. Miguel A. Laso (Public University of Navarre)28/11/2019, 15:30
Advanced and alternative solutions for low-pass and band-pass filters that have been recently developed (by UPNA) in order to enhance its practical usage at the output stage of satellites (in order to cope with very high power and related RF discharge effects).
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Prof. Israel Arnedo (Public University of Navarre), Prof. Miguel A. Laso (Public University of Navarre), Prof. Txema Lopetegi (Public University of Navarre)28/11/2019, 16:50
Fundamentals of EM theory for non-uniform waveguides: Coupled-mode theory and, in particular, the cross-section method. Synthesis using analytical and numerical methods: accurate synthesis methods for the design of microwave devices with smooth profile will be formulated. Moreover, the presented methods are independent of the technology (planar, rectangular waveguide...) and also independent...
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Prof. Chandra Kudsia (University of Waterloo, Chief Scientist ‐Retired‐ of COM DEV), Prof. Vicente Boria (Technical University of Valencia, UPV)29/11/2019, 09:00
Electrical and environmental specifications, performance over temperature, power handling capabilities (terrestrial and space environment), Passive Inter-modulation, size, mass and cost.
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Mr Petronilo Martin-Iglesias (European Space Agency)29/11/2019, 10:00
Additive Manufacturing (AM) will enable design for performance, mass customisation and easy design changes possible while also massively reducing the design/manufacturing/assembly cycle/costs, as well as providing an environmental friendly alternative to conventional machining, and is considered as key enabling technology for miniaturisation of complex small systems.
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Prof. Jordi Mateu (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya)29/11/2019, 11:30
A deep review of the acoustic filtering technology will be given.
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Mr David Raboso (European Space Agency), Mr Davide Smacchia (Val Space Consortium - VSC), Mr Oscar Monerris (Val Space Consortium - VSC)29/11/2019, 14:30
Basics and physical description of RF discharge (multipaction and corona) and PIM effects will be provided. An overview of all technical and experimental activities that have been (and are being) developed by ESA, and some of them (essentially experimental) in collaboration with VSC, in the area of multipactor, corona and PIM effects for space microwave hardware components.
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Dr Carlos Vicente (Dassault Systemes España SLU), Dr Richard Cousin (Dassault Systemes España SE)29/11/2019, 15:30
Practical tutorial (based on practical examples) about capabilities and use of SPARK3D and CST PARTCILES STUDIO: EM-based software tools for accurate analysis of RF high-power effects (multipactor and corona).
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Mr David Argiles (Val Space Consortium - VSC), Mr David Raboso (European Space Agency)29/11/2019, 16:30
A guided tour to the facilities of the European Space Agency Facilities (ESA-ESTEC).
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Petronilo Martin-Iglesias (European Space Agency), Vicente Boria (VSC (ES) , UPV (ES))29/11/2019, 17:30
All Speakers/Participants in the course
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Final conclusions, questions and answers, end of the course.
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