Recursive active filter with metamaterial unequal Wilkinson power dividers

In this work, it is shown that it is possible to implement an unequal Wilkinson power divider with reduced dimensions by using metamaterial transmission lines based on complementary split ring resonators (CSRRs), in planar technology. In addition, this combiner has been used to implement a compact recursive active filter. Thanks to the use of the metamaterial combiner it is possible obtain a filter with small dimensions. Additionally, due to the asymmetry in the power divider it is possible obtain high gain and low noise at the same time that minimizes the number of lumped element.