Possibility of applying memristors in microwave filters

Abstract

This paper discusses the possibility of applying memristors in microwave passive circuits such as filters. Basic information about memristor like theoretical assumptions, realisation, structure, and physical properties of the component are presented. We analyze behavior of two microwave filters: end-coupled bandpass filter and hairpin filter. They are both bandpass filters, where the end-coupled filter is designed to operate at the center frequency of 6 GHz, and the hairpin filter is designed at the center frequency of 1 GHz. We analyze these filters with LTspice. The filters are realized in two ways, namely when using resistors, and when using memristors. Ideal memristors are used, and idealized circuits are analyzed in order to confirm functionality of implementations. The results show that the application is possible, without losing the quality of the filter characteristics.

Keywords

• memristor
• microwave circuits
• end-coupled filter
• hairpin filter