Connection to SMA connectors of a stepped impedance microstrip filter

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Hey guys, I'm trying to build a stepped impedance filter. I already calculated the trace widths and lengths for the series inductances and the shunt capacitances with the help of the book by Jia-Sheng Hong. The only question that is left to me is how to connect my filter design to some SMA connectors. Since they have a wave impedance of 50 Ohms do I have to put them on a piece of trace with the same characteristic impedance of 50 Ohms? If so, how do I make up for the fact that the connectors are probably a bit wider then the corresponding 50 Ohm trace? Thx for your help, I'm new to RF design!

Posted Mar 6, 2026, 9:57 PM UTC

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