A filter module suitable for the filtering of electromagnetic waves
includes a dielectric cylindrical resonator and one or more lines that
supply or draw off electromagnetic waves to or from the dielectric
resonator. The lines terminate in a contacting structure. The resonator
has a variable separation from the lines, whereby the separations may be
conceived in both the negative as well as alternatively in the positive
longitudinal direction (z-axis) of the resonator. The transmitted signal
power may be significantly increased in an advantageous manner relative
to conventional coupling structures by means of the above. The above is
particularly suitable for application in oscillator circuits with
operating frequencies above 18 GHz, such as typically find increasing
application in environment systems of a motor vehicle such as Lane
Departure Warning (LDW), Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Rear View
Detection.