Wideband low loss double mode SAW filters

A method is discussed for achieving a wideband low-loss longitudinally coupled double mode surface acoustic wave (SAW) (DMS) filter using a leaky SAW on a 36 degrees Y-X LiTaO/sub 3/ and 64 degrees Y-X LiNbO/sub 3/ substrate with a high electromechanical coupling factor. Its characteristics are analyzed by computer simulation. With the use of the first-mode and third-mode resonance on a 64 degrees Y-X LiNbO/sub 3/ substrate and the selection of the optimum values for the distance between input and output interdigital transducers (IDTs), the electrode film thickness and the input/output IDT pair number, it is possible to achieve favorable characteristics with a 1-dB bandwidth of 33 MHz, and insertion loss of 2.1 dB, and an attenuation in the rejection band of 28 approximately 38 dB.<>