Volume 67, Issue 6 e70246
RESEARCH ARTICLE

Design of a Compact Band-Pass Negative Group Delay Circuit With Low Insersion Loss

Xinqi Guo

Xinqi Guo

Information Science and Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, China

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Aixia Yuan

Corresponding Author

Aixia Yuan

Information Science and Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, China

Correspondence: Aixia Yuan ([email protected])

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Junzheng Liu

Junzheng Liu

Dalian SeaSky Automation Co. Ltd., Dalian, China

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Niannan Chang

Niannan Chang

Information Science and Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, China

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Enze Shi

Enze Shi

Information Science and Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, China

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First published: 06 June 2025

ABSTRACT

In this letter, a compact circuit with band-pass NGD function is proposed. The impact of each component on the overall performance of the circuit is analyzed, and the fundamental analytical approach for the band-pass NGD circuit is introduced. Additionally, generating equations for key parameters of the NGD circuit are provided, including group delay, NGD bandwidth, and transmission coefficient. To further validate the feasibility of the band-pass NGD circuit, the PCB was designed and fabricated; Measured results were compared with theoretical predictions and simulation outcomes. The analysis of underlying causes for the discrepancies between the measured result and the simulation outcome was carried out. A quantitative assessment of the parasitic parameters associated with each component was performed, and correction terms were introduced into the schematic diagram. At 0.25 GHz, the circuit achieves a group delay value of −3.86 ns while maintaining an insertion loss of only 2.21 dB. Due to its compact size and ease of integration, this proposed band-pass NGD circuit holds significant potential for applications in signal delay correction within RF communication systems and electronic devices.

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

Data Availability Statement

The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.

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