Automated design of waveguide filters using Aggressive Space Mapping with a segmentation strategy and hybrid optimization techniques

Microwave waveguide filters are key elements present in many communication systems. In recent times, increasing efforts are being devoted to the development of automated Computed Aided Design (CAD) tools of such devices. In this paper a novel CAD tool which improves the efficiency and robustness of the classical Aggressive Space Mapping (ASM) technique is presented. The use of a new segmentation strategy and the hybridization of various optimization algorithms is proposed. The CAD tool has been successfully validated with the design of a real H plane filter for an LMDS application.