Mechanically Reconfigurable Waveguide Filter Based on Glide Symmetry at Millimetre-Wave Bands

This paper presents the design and fabrication of a mechanically reconfigurable filter at W band based on the concept of glide symmetry. The tunability is achieved by breaking and regenerating the glide symmetry. The filters are made of two glide-symmetric pieces that can be displaced in a certain direction, and therefore, break the symmetry. The high filtering capacity of these designs is demonstrated by simulation and measurement and can also be adjusted mechanically. The transmission level in the manufactured filter varies from a value between −1 and −2 dB when the filter is in the glide symmetry position to values close to −40 dB in the stop-band when it is in the broken symmetry position. The transmission band obtained in the symmetrical mode is around 20%, but, after breaking the symmetry, it is split into two passbands of 6.5% and 11% separated by a stop-band of 6%. The position, bandwidth, filtering level and filter roll-off can be adjusted for both modes of operation by appropriately selecting the unit cell design parameters and the number of unit cells.


Introduction
Tunning capabilities in microwave and millimetre-wave systems are needed for the new generations of communications. For example, reconfigurable elements in antenna systems allow for modifying the beam pointing direction, changing the shape of the main direction of radiation or changing the shape of the main beam [1]. Reconfigurable filters are also essential for communications systems with dynamic frequency bands or for adjusting the hardware response according to user needs [2,3]. To eliminate the interference in a given band is critical for the proper functioning of a system as well as to reduce the overall terminal costs.
Electrically reconfigurable filters have been developed using, for example, varactors. These devices introduce a variation of the capacity controlled by the voltage, which modifies the resonance frequency of the filters. These filters have been proposed for microwave frequencies from UHF, L and S bands [4,5] to X and K bands [6]. However, finding commercial varactors that operate in millimetre-wave bands is still a challenge. Therefore, when the frequency increases, mechanically reconfigurable devices are typically more cost-effective than electronically reconfigurable ones. For example, reconfigurable filters using screws have been proposed at X and K u bands [7,8]. The depth and thickness of these screws in resonant cavities modify the resonance conditions and produce a frequency shift of the operation band. Similarly, waveguide slot antennas with reconfigurable beams at the K u band have been proposed using screws that modify the phase of the fields in the waveguide [9].
Another alternative that uses mechanical motion to vary device properties is microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). MEMS have mechanical parts that are controlled with

Materials and Methods
In this section, we propose and analyse in detail the unit cell structure and the effect of glide symmetry for the filter design. All the simulated results shown in this work are obtained with the commercial electromagnetic tool CST Microwave Studio. All the features of the unit cell have been chosen to make it easily manufacturable with CNC machining in aluminium and to ensure the simplest possible assembly to measure the prototype. For the measurement of the prototype, the Anritsu MS4647B VNA (from 70 kHz to 70 GHz), the Anritsu 3739C mmWave Test Set (from 70 GHz to 110 GHz), two Anritsu 373A mmWave Modules, cables for RF, LO, reference and test signals included in the Anritsu equipment and a WR-10 calibration kit model 27703 from Flann Microwave Ltd. (Bodmin, UK) are used. The measurement setup is shown in Section 3 together with the manufactured prototype. Section 2 includes three subsections detailing the following aspects: Section 2.1 presents the proposed unit cell with generic design parameters. The effect of varying each of these parameters is discussed in depth in this subsection. In Section 2.2, the analysis focuses on two specific configurations of the unit cell: one with double periodicity and one with single periodicity. In both cases, the effect of symmetry breaking is studied. Finally, in Section 2.3, the final unit cell designs modified to best fit the manufacturing and assembly requirements are presented and analysed.

Description of the Unit Cell, Parameter Definition and Generic Analysis
This section presents the generic unit cell studied in this work. This unit cell consists of a rectangular waveguide in whose top and bottom broad walls are drilled almost elliptical holes whose dimensions and orientation are parameters of study. The holes are stadiumshaped to facilitate their fabrication by CNC machining in aluminium. This shape allows the holes to be fabricated simply with a linear pass of a drill bit of diameter equal to the width of the hole. The lower half of the unit cell is shown in Figure 1, along with the design parameters. Before presenting and analysing how to create the configuration with glide symmetry, in which the upper half of the structure is involved, two design possibilities are described, depending on the parameter configuration chosen. These design parameters are described in Table 1.

Materials and Methods
In this section, we propose and analyse in detail the unit cell structure and the effect of glide symmetry for the filter design. All the simulated results shown in this work are obtained with the commercial electromagnetic tool CST Microwave Studio. All the features of the unit cell have been chosen to make it easily manufacturable with CNC machining in aluminium and to ensure the simplest possible assembly to measure the prototype. For the measurement of the prototype, the Anritsu MS4647B VNA (from 70 kHz to 70 GHz), the Anritsu 3739C mmWave Test Set (from 70 GHz to 110 GHz), two Anritsu 373A mmWave Modules, cables for RF, LO, reference and test signals included in the Anritsu equipment and a WR-10 calibration kit model 27703 from Flann Microwave Ltd. (Bodmin, UK) are used. The measurement setup is shown in Section 3 together with the manufactured prototype. Section 2 includes three subsections detailing the following aspects: Section 2.1 presents the proposed unit cell with generic design parameters. The effect of varying each of these parameters is discussed in depth in this subsection. In Section 2.2, the analysis focuses on two specific configurations of the unit cell: one with double periodicity and one with single periodicity. In both cases, the effect of symmetry breaking is studied. Finally, in Section 2.3, the final unit cell designs modified to best fit the manufacturing and assembly requirements are presented and analysed.

Description of the Unit Cell, Parameter Definition and Generic Analysis
This section presents the generic unit cell studied in this work. This unit cell consists of a rectangular waveguide in whose top and bottom broad walls are drilled almost elliptical holes whose dimensions and orientation are parameters of study. The holes are stadium-shaped to facilitate their fabrication by CNC machining in aluminium. This shape allows the holes to be fabricated simply with a linear pass of a drill bit of diameter equal to the width of the hole. The lower half of the unit cell is shown in Figure 1, along with the design parameters. Before presenting and analysing how to create the configuration with glide symmetry, in which the upper half of the structure is involved, two design possibilities are described, depending on the parameter configuration chosen. These design parameters are described in Table 1. The choice of design parameters can produce two different configurations. If it happens that the parameters A1 = A2 = A, B1 = B2 = B and θ1 = −θ2 = θ, then we have a special case in which this unit cell has double periodicity. This is depicted in Figure 2 for three different cases. It is observed that the three-unit cells in Figure 2d  The choice of design parameters can produce two different configurations. If it happens that the parameters A 1 = A 2 = A, B 1 = B 2 = B and θ 1 = −θ 2 = θ, then we have a special case in which this unit cell has double periodicity. This is depicted in Figure 2 for three different cases. It is observed that the three-unit cells in Figure 2d-f are formed by repeating the unit cells in Figure 2a-c. This situation has different properties from the general case, where there is no such double periodicity. This is the case presented in Figure 3, where each half of the unit cell is different and therefore the double periodicity does not appear. This differentiation is fundamental, since for cases with double periodicity, the cell is periodic every p/2 step. For the generic case with simple symmetry, the cell is periodic every p step. case, where there is no such double periodicity. This is the case presented in Figure 3, where each half of the unit cell is different and therefore the double periodicity does not appear. This differentiation is fundamental, since for cases with double periodicity, the cell is periodic every p/2 step. For the generic case with simple symmetry, the cell is periodic every p step.  To introduce the tuning property, we apply a glide symmetry, so that a vertical mirroring and a half periodicity translation is applied to the described unit cell. Thus, with two pieces facing each other up and down, a displacement d is applied to one of the pieces to break or regenerate the symmetry. The glide symmetry condition appears when d = p/2 for the single periodicity unit cell and d = p/4 for the double periodicity unit cell. The generation of this glide symmetry is depicted in Figure 4. Figure 4a,b represents the generic case with single periodicity with d = p/2, and Figure 4c,d shows the case with double periodicity and d = p/4. If d differs from these values (or a multiple of them), symmetry breaking occurs, which is maximal when d = 0 (or a multiple of p or p/2, for single or double case, where there is no such double periodicity. This is the case presented in Figure 3, where each half of the unit cell is different and therefore the double periodicity does not appear. This differentiation is fundamental, since for cases with double periodicity, the cell is periodic every p/2 step. For the generic case with simple symmetry, the cell is periodic every p step.  To introduce the tuning property, we apply a glide symmetry, so that a vertical mirroring and a half periodicity translation is applied to the described unit cell. Thus, with two pieces facing each other up and down, a displacement d is applied to one of the pieces to break or regenerate the symmetry. The glide symmetry condition appears when d = p/2 for the single periodicity unit cell and d = p/4 for the double periodicity unit cell. The generation of this glide symmetry is depicted in Figure 4. Figure 4a,b represents the generic case with single periodicity with d = p/2, and Figure 4c,d shows the case with double periodicity and d = p/4. If d differs from these values (or a multiple of them), symmetry breaking occurs, which is maximal when d = 0 (or a multiple of p or p/2, for single or double To introduce the tuning property, we apply a glide symmetry, so that a vertical mirroring and a half periodicity translation is applied to the described unit cell. Thus, with two pieces facing each other up and down, a displacement d is applied to one of the pieces to break or regenerate the symmetry. The glide symmetry condition appears when d = p/2 for the single periodicity unit cell and d = p/4 for the double periodicity unit cell. The generation of this glide symmetry is depicted in Figure 4. Figure 4a,b represents the generic case with single periodicity with d = p/2, and Figure 4c,d shows the case with double periodicity and d = p/4. If d differs from these values (or a multiple of them), symmetry breaking occurs, which is maximal when d = 0 (or a multiple of p or p/2, for single or double periodicity respectively). In Sections 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 we analyse the effect of each of the parameters presented in Table 1. periodicity respectively). In Sections 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 we analyse the effect of each of the parameters presented in Table 1.

Parameter Description A1
Length of the first stadium-shaped hole.

A2
Length of the second stadium-shaped hole.

B1
Width of the first stadium-shaped hole.

B2
Width of the second stadium-shaped hole. θ1 Tilt angle of the first stadium-shaped hole with respect to −y-axis. θ2 Tilt angle of the second stadium-shaped hole with respect to y-axis. h Depth of stadium-shaped holes. p Total length of the unit cell. The periodicity for the generic case.

Parameter Description
A 1 Length of the first stadium-shaped hole.
Length of the second stadium-shaped hole.
Width of the first stadium-shaped hole.
Width of the second stadium-shaped hole. θ 1 Tilt angle of the first stadium-shaped hole with respect to −y-axis. θ 2 Tilt angle of the second stadium-shaped hole with respect to y-axis. h Depth of stadium-shaped holes. p Total length of the unit cell. The periodicity for the generic case. In this section, we analyse the dispersion diagram produced by different parameter configurations for the particular case with double periodicity. Since the periodicity is double, we assume that A 1 = A 2 = A, B 1 = B 2 = B and θ 1 = −θ 2 = θ. For simplicity, we start from a base parameter configuration from which each design parameter is modified one by one. This initial configuration is as follows: W = 2.15 mm, H = 0.5 mm, h = 1 mm, A = 1.85 mm, B = 0.6 mm, p = 2.9 mm and θ = 0 • . Each configuration is studied for two different values of d, corresponding to the glide symmetry arrangement (d = p/4 = 0.725 mm) and to the maximum symmetry breaking arrangement (d = 0 mm). The results obtained by varying W, H, h, A, B, P and θ are shown in Figures 5-11, respectively. As general characteristics, it is observed that in all cases a four-fold TE 10 mode is obtained in a glide-symmetric configuration (d = 0.725 mm) that splits into two two-fold modes when the symmetry is broken (d = 0 mm). In addition, it should be noted that this separation produces the opening of a stop-band in the area of the dispersion diagram βp/π = 2n, where n is a natural number (including 0). This point in the diagram corresponds to a phase constant β = π p/2 .

Analysis of Parameter Variation in a Double-Periodic Unit Cell
In this section, we analyse the dispersion diagram produced by different parameter configurations for the particular case with double periodicity. Since the periodicity is double, we assume that A1 = A2 = A, B1 = B2 = B and θ1 = −θ2 = θ. For simplicity, we start from a base parameter configuration from which each design parameter is modified one by one. This initial configuration is as follows: W = 2.15 mm, H = 0.5 mm, h = 1 mm, A = 1.85 mm, B = 0.6 mm, p = 2.9 mm and θ = 0°. Each configuration is studied for two different values of d, corresponding to the glide symmetry arrangement (d = p/4 = 0.725 mm) and to the maximum symmetry breaking arrangement (d = 0 mm). The results obtained by varying W, H, h, A, B, P and θ are shown in Figures 5-11, respectively. As general characteristics, it is observed that in all cases a four-fold TE10 mode is obtained in a glide-symmetric configuration (d = 0.725 mm) that splits into two two-fold modes when the symmetry is broken (d = 0 mm). In addition, it should be noted that this separation produces the opening of a stop-band in the area of the dispersion diagram βp/π = 2n, where n is a natural number   In this section, we analyse the dispersion diagram produced by different parameter configurations for the particular case with double periodicity. Since the periodicity is double, we assume that A1 = A2 = A, B1 = B2 = B and θ1 = −θ2 = θ. For simplicity, we start from a base parameter configuration from which each design parameter is modified one by one. This initial configuration is as follows: W = 2.15 mm, H = 0.5 mm, h = 1 mm, A = 1.85 mm, B = 0.6 mm, p = 2.9 mm and θ = 0°. Each configuration is studied for two different values of d, corresponding to the glide symmetry arrangement (d = p/4 = 0.725 mm) and to the maximum symmetry breaking arrangement (d = 0 mm). The results obtained by varying W, H, h, A, B, P and θ are shown in Figures 5-11, respectively. As general characteristics, it is observed that in all cases a four-fold TE10 mode is obtained in a glide-symmetric configuration (d = 0.725 mm) that splits into two two-fold modes when the symmetry is broken (d = 0 mm). In addition, it should be noted that this separation produces the opening of a stop-band in the area of the dispersion diagram βp/π = 2n, where n is a natural number  filter. In the case of the waveguide height H, it has no significant effect on the glide-symmetric dispersion diagram (Figure 6a), but it does noticeably affect the stop-band aperture ( Figure 6b). The lower the waveguide height, the larger the stop-band aperture is observed. A variation from H = 0.7 mm to 0.3 mm produces an increase in the stop-band from 12 GHz (12.5%) to 24 GHz (24.5%). The physical phenomenon behind this is that the closer the holes are on the top and bottom faces, the greater their mutual interaction and, consequently, the greater the symmetry breaking effect. filter. In the case of the waveguide height H, it has no significant effect on the glide-symmetric dispersion diagram (Figure 6a), but it does noticeably affect the stop-band aperture ( Figure 6b). The lower the waveguide height, the larger the stop-band aperture is observed. A variation from H = 0.7 mm to 0.3 mm produces an increase in the stop-band from 12 GHz (12.5%) to 24 GHz (24.5%). The physical phenomenon behind this is that the closer the holes are on the top and bottom faces, the greater their mutual interaction and, consequently, the greater the symmetry breaking effect. The variation of the waveguide width produces a significant variation of the cut-off frequency of the mode under study, as seen in Figure 5. This effect is to be expected, since the width of a rectangular waveguide is directly related to the cut-off frequency. A variation of W from 1.85 mm to 2.45 mm changes the cut-off frequency from 82 GHz to 63 GHz. Therefore, with this parameter, it is possible to control the start frequency of the passband filter. In the case of the waveguide height H, it has no significant effect on the glide-symmetric dispersion diagram (Figure 6a), but it does noticeably affect the stop-band aperture ( Figure 6b). The lower the waveguide height, the larger the stop-band aperture is observed. A variation from H = 0.7 mm to 0.3 mm produces an increase in the stop-band from 12 GHz (12.5%) to 24 GHz (24.5%). The physical phenomenon behind this is that the closer the holes are on the top and bottom faces, the greater their mutual interaction and, consequently, the greater the symmetry breaking effect.
the stop-band also drops in frequency and presents a smaller bandwidth. Therefore, these two parameters can be used to adjust the final frequency of the filter band. The variation of the width B of the holes shown in Figure 9 does not have a significant effect in either of the two situations analysed in this section. However, as will be seen in Section 2.1.2, its effect is fundamental in the unit cell with simple periodicity, since it allows to produce symmetry breaking when the inclination angles θ1 and θ2 of the holes are different from each other. Finally, we consider the variation of the periodicity p and the angle of inclination θ of the holes. For the parameter p, it is observed that its modification does not greatly affect the initial and final cut-off frequencies of the mode in Figure 10a. However, it is seen that the junction points of the forward and backward modes at βp/π = 2n and βp/π = 2n + 1 (corresponding to 0 and 1 in the plot) increase in frequency as the value of p decreases. With a variation of p from 3.5 mm to 2.3 mm, the first junction point at βp/π = 1 moves from 78 GHz to 84 GHz, the first junction point at βp/π = 0 moves from 91 GHz to 99 GHz and the second junction point at βp/π = 1 varies from 99 GHz to 104 GHz. This is important for determining the band in which the stop-band appears, since, as shown in Figure 10b, when the symmetry is broken, the stop-band starts to open up at these junction points. In this case, since it has double periodicity, it only opens at the point associated with βp/π = 2n. Therefore, the value of p allows the control of both the position and the bandwidth of the stop-band.
Regarding the results for the angle of inclination θ shown in Figure 11, something similar occurs. For this case, it was necessary to modify the value of parameter A to 1.4 mm to ensure that the holes did not overlap in any case as a function of θ. Figure 11c,d shows a zoom of the result in which it is clearly seen that the junction point of the forward and backward modes increase in frequency when the tilt of the holes varies from θ = 0° to 90°, i.e., the holes change from horizontal to vertical orientation. When the symmetry is broken, the theta parameter allows the control of the initial frequency of the stop-band. The width of the stop-band increases as the θ angle decreases, from 7 GHz (5.8%) for θ = 90° until it reaches the maximum width of 30 GHz (26.3%) for θ = 0°. This is explained by the fact that the TE10 mode propagating inside the structure finds it more difficult to propagate when the notches are placed horizontally, cutting the currents on the broad faces of the waveguides. Regarding the depth and size of the holes, a similar pattern is observed in the dispersion diagram when the values of the depth h and the length A of the holes are modified, which are shown in Figures 7 and 8, respectively. In both cases, a downward shift in frequency of the end of the passband is observed when the value of h or A increases. This effect also transfers to the symmetry-breaking configuration (Figures 7b and 8b), where the stop-band also drops in frequency and presents a smaller bandwidth. Therefore, these two parameters can be used to adjust the final frequency of the filter band. The variation of the width B of the holes shown in Figure 9 does not have a significant effect in either of the two situations analysed in this section. However, as will be seen in Section 2.1.2, its effect is fundamental in the unit cell with simple periodicity, since it allows to produce symmetry breaking when the inclination angles θ 1 and θ 2 of the holes are different from each other. Additionally, an interesting phenomenon occurs when the tilt angle θ tends to 90°, which is best observed in Figure 11a,b. The TE10 modes associated with θ values between 0° and 67.5° depicted in the graphic tend to become compressed at frequencies around 130 GHz, where they stop propagating. However, it has been observed that as the value of θ approaches 90° this TE10 mode merges with a higher mode until they become the same for θ = 90°. This is why the TE10 mode for θ = 90° reaches much higher frequencies. This phenomenon is outside the scope of this study and requires further investigation.

Analysis of Parameter Variation in a Single-Periodic Unit Cell
In this section, we analyse the dispersion diagram produced by different parameter configurations for the cases with single periodicity. For simplicity, we start from a base parameter configuration from which the parameter A2, B2 and θ2 are modified one by one. We chose only these three parameters because they are the only ones responsible for the single periodicity condition. The initial configuration is as follows: W = 2.15 mm, H = 0.5 mm, h = 1 mm, A1 = 1.85 mm, A2 = 1.85 mm, B1 = 0.6 mm, B2 = 0.6 mm, p = 2.9 mm, θ1 = 0° and θ2 = 0°. Each configuration is studied for two different values of d, corresponding to the glide symmetry arrangement (d = p/2 = 1.45 mm) and to the maximum symmetry breaking arrangement (d = 0 mm). Since the periodicity is single, we assume that A1 ≠ A2 or B1 ≠ B2 or θ1 ≠ −θ2. The results obtained by varying A2, B2 and θ2 are shown in Figures  12-14, respectively. As general characteristics, it is observed that in all cases a two-fold TE10 mode is obtained in a glide-symmetric configuration (d = 1.45 mm) that splits into Finally, we consider the variation of the periodicity p and the angle of inclination θ of the holes. For the parameter p, it is observed that its modification does not greatly affect the initial and final cut-off frequencies of the mode in Figure 10a. However, it is seen that the junction points of the forward and backward modes at βp/π = 2n and βp/π = 2n + 1 (corresponding to 0 and 1 in the plot) increase in frequency as the value of p decreases. With a variation of p from 3.5 mm to 2.3 mm, the first junction point at βp/π = 1 moves from 78 GHz to 84 GHz, the first junction point at βp/π = 0 moves from 91 GHz to 99 GHz and the second junction point at βp/π = 1 varies from 99 GHz to 104 GHz. This is important for determining the band in which the stop-band appears, since, as shown in Figure 10b, when the symmetry is broken, the stop-band starts to open up at these junction points. In this case, since it has double periodicity, it only opens at the point associated with βp/π = 2n. Therefore, the value of p allows the control of both the position and the bandwidth of the stop-band.
Regarding the results for the angle of inclination θ shown in Figure 11, something similar occurs. For this case, it was necessary to modify the value of parameter A to 1.4 mm to ensure that the holes did not overlap in any case as a function of θ. Figure 11c,d shows a zoom of the result in which it is clearly seen that the junction point of the forward and backward modes increase in frequency when the tilt of the holes varies from θ = 0 • to 90 • , i.e., the holes change from horizontal to vertical orientation. When the symmetry is broken, the theta parameter allows the control of the initial frequency of the stop-band. The width of the stop-band increases as the θ angle decreases, from 7 GHz (5.8%) for θ = 90 • until it reaches the maximum width of 30 GHz (26.3%) for θ = 0 • . This is explained by the fact that the TE 10 mode propagating inside the structure finds it more difficult to propagate when the notches are placed horizontally, cutting the currents on the broad faces of the waveguides.
Additionally, an interesting phenomenon occurs when the tilt angle θ tends to 90 • , which is best observed in Figure 11a,b. The TE 10 modes associated with θ values between 0 • and 67.5 • depicted in the graphic tend to become compressed at frequencies around 130 GHz, where they stop propagating. However, it has been observed that as the value of θ approaches 90 • this TE 10 mode merges with a higher mode until they become the same for θ = 90 • . This is why the TE 10 mode for θ = 90 • reaches much higher frequencies. This phenomenon is outside the scope of this study and requires further investigation.

Analysis of Parameter Variation in a Single-Periodic Unit Cell
In this section, we analyse the dispersion diagram produced by different parameter configurations for the cases with single periodicity. For simplicity, we start from a base parameter configuration from which the parameter A 2 , B 2 and θ 2 are modified one by one. We chose only these three parameters because they are the only ones responsible for the single periodicity condition. The initial configuration is as follows: W = 2.15 mm, H = 0.5 mm, h = 1 mm, A 1 = 1.85 mm, A 2 = 1.85 mm, B 1 = 0.6 mm, B 2 = 0.6 mm, p = 2.9 mm, θ 1 = 0 • and θ 2 = 0 • . Each configuration is studied for two different values of d, corresponding to the glide symmetry arrangement (d = p/2 = 1.45 mm) and to the maximum symmetry breaking arrangement (d = 0 mm). Since the periodicity is single, we assume that The results obtained by varying A 2 , B 2 and θ 2 are shown in Figures 12-14, respectively. As general characteristics, it is observed that in all cases a two-fold TE 10 mode is obtained in a glide-symmetric configuration (d = 1.45 mm) that splits into two one-fold modes when the symmetry is broken (d = 0 mm). In addition, it should be noted that this separation produces the opening of a stop-band in the area of the dispersion diagram βp/π = 2n + 1, where n is a natural number (including 0). This point in the diagram corresponds to a phase constant β = π/p. The variation of B2 produces a frequency shift of the entire mode, not just its final cutoff frequency, as shown in Figure 13. For values of B2 from 0.6 mm to 1.6 mm, there is an upward frequency shift of 6 GHz for the glide symmetry configuration. This frequency shift is slightly smaller for the configuration with maximum symmetry breaking, where it varies 4.5 GHz. Furthermore, in this symmetry breaking situation, the stop-band opens as the value of B2 moves away from B1. In the case of B2 = 1.6 mm, a stop-band width of 5.4  4.5 GHz. Furthermore, in this symmetry breaking situation, the stop-band opens as the value of B2 moves away from B1. In the case of B2 = 1.6 mm, a stop-band width of 5.4 GHz (6.4%) is obtained. Finally, for the θ2 parameter in Figure 14, a behaviour similar to that of the B2 variation is obtained. The full mode shifts upward in frequency as the value of θ2 increases. In this case, that variation changes slightly throughout the mode. The opening of the stop-band occurs when theta θ2 differs from the value theta1 θ1 = 0°, taking a width of 6.7 GHz (7.8%) for θ2 = 90°.  Before concluding Section 2.1.2, it is necessary to emphasize that a displacement of d = p/4 as used in the unit cell with double periodicity in Section 2.1.1 is not adequate to achieve a glide-symmetric configuration under the present conditions. The representations in Figure 15a-c illustrate the dispersion diagrams with d = p/4 = 0.725 mm for different values of A2, B2 and θ2. The values of A1 = 1.85 mm, B1 = 0.6 mm and θ1 = 0° are preserved in all cases. It is clear that, when the values of A2, B2 or θ2 coincide with those of A1, B1 or θ1, the glide symmetry associated with the unit cell with double periodicity is obtained. However, for any other value of these three parameters a total symmetry breaking occurs and the initial four-fold mode separates into four one-fold modes. When the value of A 2 decreases from 1.85 mm to 0.85 mm, the final frequency of the backward mode is shifted upward in frequency. This effect is observed in both the symmetric mode (Figure 12a) and the symmetry-breaking mode (Figure 12b). This shift for the symmetric configuration is from 88.5 GHz to 93 GHz, while with maximum symmetry breaking the variation is larger, from 88.5 GHz to 98 GHz. In addition, as the value of A 2 begins to differ from A 1 = 1.85 mm, the stop-band starts to open. By varying A 2 from 1.85 mm to 0.85 mm, a stop-band with a bandwidth of 8 GHz (9.6%) is achieved. The reason for this is that for values of A 2 equal to A 1 , the double periodicity studied in Section 2.1.1 is preserved.
The variation of B 2 produces a frequency shift of the entire mode, not just its final cut-off frequency, as shown in Figure 13. For values of B 2 from 0.6 mm to 1.6 mm, there is an upward frequency shift of 6 GHz for the glide symmetry configuration. This frequency shift is slightly smaller for the configuration with maximum symmetry breaking, where it varies 4.5 GHz. Furthermore, in this symmetry breaking situation, the stop-band opens as the value of B 2 moves away from B 1 . In the case of B 2 = 1.6 mm, a stop-band width of 5.4 GHz (6.4%) is obtained. Finally, for the θ 2 parameter in Figure 14, a behaviour similar to that of the B 2 variation is obtained. The full mode shifts upward in frequency as the value of θ 2 increases. In this case, that variation changes slightly throughout the mode. The opening of the stop-band occurs when theta θ 2 differs from the value theta1 θ 1 = 0 • , taking a width of 6.7 GHz (7.8%) for θ 2 = 90 • .
Before concluding Section 2.1.2, it is necessary to emphasize that a displacement of d = p/4 as used in the unit cell with double periodicity in Section 2.1.1 is not adequate to achieve a glide-symmetric configuration under the present conditions. The representations in Figure 15a However, for any other value of these three parameters a total symmetry breaking occurs and the initial four-fold mode separates into four one-fold modes.

Parameter Selection for the Design of Filters
In this section, we select two different unit cells for a deeper analysis. The selection takes one unit cell with double-periodicity and another with single-periodicity. For the first case, we choose horizontal (θ = θ1 = θ2 = 0°) stadium-shaped holes (see Figure 16) and for the second case a horizontal (θ1 = 0°) and a vertical (θ2 = 90°) stadium-shaped holes (see Figure 17). The particularity of both designs is that one has double periodicity and

Parameter Selection for the Design of Filters
In this section, we select two different unit cells for a deeper analysis. The selection takes one unit cell with double-periodicity and another with single-periodicity. For the first case, we choose horizontal (θ = θ 1 = θ 2 = 0 • ) stadium-shaped holes (see Figure 16) and for the second case a horizontal (θ 1 = 0 • ) and a vertical (θ 2 = 90 • ) stadium-shaped holes (see Figure 17). The particularity of both designs is that one has double periodicity and the other single periodicity. In glide symmetry conditions, a four-fold TE 10 mode propagates in the unit cell with double periodicity, but in the single periodic unit cell, a two-fold TE 10 propagates instead. When one of the pieces is displaced over the other, then the glide symmetry is lost. Therefore, after the displacement, the original four-fold mode is divided into two two-fold modes in the double periodic unit cell and the original two-fold mode in the single periodic unit cell divides into two single-fold modes. This results in the ability to open or close different stop-bands in each design by simply sliding one of the pieces.  Table 2. These values have been carefully chosen to obtain the propagation of the fundamental mode within the W-band, as well as to obtain a wide stopband generated when the symmetry is broken. Other choices have had their fundamental origin in manufacturing constraints, such as maintaining a margin of at least 0.6 mm between holes, making holes narrow enough to adequately conform to the stadium shape but that can be easily drilled with a 0.6 mm drill bit. The depth of the holes is also adjusted by the manufacturing constraint. The choice of the height of the waveguide lies in obtaining an adequate level of filtration without being too narrow, which can be a problem during the matching of the structure to the transition to WR-10.     Figure 16). 2 Single periodic structure ( Figure 17).

Breaking the Symmetry of the Double Periodic Unit Cell
The unit cell with double periodicity is shown in Figure 16. In Figure 16a, it can be seen that it is formed by two pieces, each one of them with double periodicity, which is also positioned in such a way that one piece also forms a glide symmetry with respect to the other when d = p/4. The separation between pieces corresponds to the height of the waveguide, which in this case is H = 0.5 mm. These small heights are necessary to accentuate the effect of the holes. In this ideal design, the gap between the two pieces is sealed on the sides by robust metal, just as in a traditional ideal waveguide.
For the glide-symmetric condition, the displacement of one part over the other is d = 0.725 mm, which corresponds to a quarter of the total length p of the unit cell. However, since the current structure is equivalent to two consecutive identical unit cells, this displacement is half a unit cell, as required to achieve glide symmetry. The depth of the holes is 1 mm, which ensures that the mode inside them is evanescent, so a small deviation in depth barely affects the behaviour.
The dispersion diagram of the unit cell shown in Figure 16 is depicted in Figure 18. It represents three different cases with an offset d = 0 mm (maximum symmetry break), d = 0.3625 mm (partial symmetry break) and d = 0.725 mm (glide-symmetric structure). The double periodic glide symmetry (d = 0.725 mm) allows the propagation of a four-fold TE 10 mode in a band from 71.6 GHz to 103.5 GHz. The break of the symmetry produces a stop-band for β = 0 that increases until d = 0 mm. At this point, the stop-band covers the maximum band from 88.55 GHz to 105.65 GHz. As the glide symmetry is broken, the original four-fold mode is divided into two two-fold modes.
since the current structure is equivalent to two consecutive identical unit cells, this displacement is half a unit cell, as required to achieve glide symmetry. The depth of the holes is 1 mm, which ensures that the mode inside them is evanescent, so a small deviation in depth barely affects the behaviour.
The dispersion diagram of the unit cell shown in Figure 16 is depicted in Figure 18. It represents three different cases with an offset d = 0 mm (maximum symmetry break), d = 0.3625 mm (partial symmetry break) and d = 0.725 mm (glide-symmetric structure). The double periodic glide symmetry (d = 0.725 mm) allows the propagation of a four-fold TE10 mode in a band from 71.6 GHz to 103.5 GHz. The break of the symmetry produces a stopband for β = 0 that increases until d = 0 mm. At this point, the stop-band covers the maximum band from 88.55 GHz to 105.65 GHz. As the glide symmetry is broken, the original four-fold mode is divided into two two-fold modes. A study of the filtering effect produced by symmetry breaking is shown in Figure 19. Figure 19a shows the phase constant, in which the opening of the stop-band is observed A study of the filtering effect produced by symmetry breaking is shown in Figure 19. Figure 19a shows the phase constant, in which the opening of the stop-band is observed as the symmetry is broken. Figure 19b represents the transmission coefficient obtained for each of these values of d for a structure with N = 10 unit cells, so that an increase of the attenuation in the band corresponding to the stop-band can be seen. Finally, Figure 19c depicts an image of the electric field level inside the structure at 95 GHz. It can be appreciated how the propagation of the electric field is mitigated by modifying the relative position of the stadium-shaped holes. The behavior of the filtering capacity as a function of the number of unit cells used is analyzed in Figure 20. The filter drop becomes more pronounced as more stages are added, as expected. For N = 2 a drop of 3.16 dB/GHz is obtained, while for N = 10 a value of 33.7 dB/GHz is obtained.

Breaking the Symmetry of the Single Periodic Unit Cell
The unit cell with single periodicity is shown in Figure 17. In Figure 17a, it can be seen that it is formed by two pieces with holes forming a T. Both pieces are positioned in such a way that one piece forms a glide symmetry with respect to the other. The separation between pieces in this case is H = 0.8 mm. The lateral sides between the two pieces are also sealed with metal. In this case, the displacement of one part over the other is d = 1.45 mm for glide symmetry configuration, which corresponds to half the total length p of the unit cell. The dispersion diagram of the unit cell shown in Figure 17 is depicted in Figure 21. It represents three different cases with an offset d = 0 mm (maximum symmetry break), d = 0.725 mm (partial symmetry break) and d = 1.45 mm (glide-symmetric structure). The single periodic unit cell with glide symmetry (d = 1.45 mm) allows the propagation of a two-fold TE 10 mode in a band from 71.2 GHz to 95.4 GHz. The break of the symmetry produces a stop-band for β = π/p (p = 2.9 mm) that increases until d = 0 mm. At this point, the stop-band covers the maximum band from 81.3 GHz to 87.9 GHz. The original two-fold mode is divided into two one-fold modes. This is also true for the second mode that propagates in the structure, although this mode is outside the W band.  attenuation in the band corresponding to the stop-band can be seen. Finally, Figure 19c depicts an image of the electric field level inside the structure at 95 GHz. It can be appreciated how the propagation of the electric field is mitigated by modifying the relative position of the stadium-shaped holes. The behavior of the filtering capacity as a function of the number of unit cells used is analyzed in Figure 20. The filter drop becomes more pronounced as more stages are added, as expected. For N = 2 a drop of 3.16 dB/GHz is obtained, while for N = 10 a value of 33.7 dB/GHz is obtained.

Breaking the Symmetry of the Single Periodic Unit Cell
The unit cell with single periodicity is shown in Figure 17. In Figure 17a, it can be seen that it is formed by two pieces with holes forming a T. Both pieces are positioned in such a way that one piece forms a glide symmetry with respect to the other. The separation between pieces in this case is H = 0.8 mm. The lateral sides between the two pieces are also A study of the filtering effect produced by symmetry breaking is shown in Figure 22. Figure 22a shows the phase constant, in which the opening of the stop-band is observed as the symmetry is broken. Figure 22b represents the transmission coefficient obtained for each of these values of d for a structure with N = 10 unit cells so that an increase of the attenuation in the band corresponding to the stop-band can be seen. Finally, Figure 22c depicts an image of the electric field level inside the structure at 83.5 GHz. It can be appreciated how the propagation of the electric field is mitigated by modifying the relative position of the stadium-shaped holes. The behavior of the filtering capacity as a function of the number of unit cells used is analyzed in Figure 23. The amplitude drop becomes more pronounced as more stages are added, as expected. For N = 2 a drop of 3.27 dB is obtained at 85.8 GHz, while for N = 10 a value of 34.4 dB is obtained. 0.725 mm (partial symmetry break) and d = 1.45 mm (glide-symmetric structure). The si gle periodic unit cell with glide symmetry (d = 1.45 mm) allows the propagation of a tw fold TE10 mode in a band from 71.2 GHz to 95.4 GHz. The break of the symmetry produc a stop-band for β = π/p (p = 2.9 mm) that increases until d = 0 mm. At this point, the sto band covers the maximum band from 81.3 GHz to 87.9 GHz. The original two-fold mod is divided into two one-fold modes. This is also true for the second mode that propagat in the structure, although this mode is outside the W band. A study of the filtering effect produced by symmetry breaking is shown in Figure 2 Figure 22a shows the phase constant, in which the opening of the stop-band is observe as the symmetry is broken. Figure 22b represents the transmission coefficient obtained f each of these values of d for a structure with N = 10 unit cells so that an increase of th attenuation in the band corresponding to the stop-band can be seen. Finally, Figure 2 depicts an image of the electric field level inside the structure at 83.5 GHz. It can be a preciated how the propagation of the electric field is mitigated by modifying the relativ position of the stadium-shaped holes. The behavior of the filtering capacity as a functio of the number of unit cells used is analyzed in Figure 23

Final Unit Cells for Manufacturing and Assembly Requirements
The final prototypes require an electromagnetic sealing of the interior of the waveguides defined in Figures 16 and 17. For this purpose, new structures have been introduced in the unit cell, as shown in Figure 24. To reproduce the electrical wall on the sides of the waveguide, a metal protrusion 0.6 mm wide has been designed on one face of the waveguide which is inserted into a groove on the other face. The protrusion has a central notch 0.25 mm depth that prevents the propagation of additional modes in the band of interest between the protrusion and the groove. In addition, gap waveguide pins have been introduced to cut off possible field leakage [49,50].

Final Unit Cells for Manufacturing and Assembly Requirements
The final prototypes require an electromagnetic sealing of the interior of the waveguides defined in Figures 16 and 17. For this purpose, new structures have been introduced in the unit cell, as shown in Figure 24. To reproduce the electrical wall on the sides of the waveguide, a metal protrusion 0.6 mm wide has been designed on one face of the waveguide which is inserted into a groove on the other face. The protrusion has a central notch 0.25 mm depth that prevents the propagation of additional modes in the band of interest between the protrusion and the groove. In addition, gap waveguide pins have been introduced to cut off possible field leakage [49,50].
These structures allow the displacement of one piece over the other since there is no crossing of metal parts for any relative position between pieces. However, the modifications slightly break the glide symmetry, as each piece has different shapes. Since most of These structures allow the displacement of one piece over the other since there is no crossing of metal parts for any relative position between pieces. However, the modifications slightly break the glide symmetry, as each piece has different shapes. Since most of the electromagnetic fields are confined in the area of the structure that does have glide symmetry, this will not cause issues in the practical implementation. The values of the parameters used in Figure 24 are shown in Table 3.
The resulting dispersion diagram for the unit cell in Figure 24 is depicted in Figure 25. The modes of the original unit cell remain almost identical. Other unwanted modes appear, but outside the band of interest. The same modifications are applied to the unit cell with single periodicity to ensure the manufacturability of the parts. The behaviour of the dispersion diagram for the modes of interest, 1 and 2, is maintained with respect to the ideal case. Figure 26 shows the modes present in the structure. The unwanted modes are similar to the double periodic unit cell and are outside the band of interest.
An analysis of the losses as a function of the number of unit cells in the filter has been carried out using the final unit cell design. The results are presented in Figure 27. The study has been performed under glide symmetry conditions and considered as an ideal aluminium material with conductivity σ = 3.56 × 10 7 S/m. A linear increase of about 0.1 dB for each cell added can be observed for the unit cell with double periodicity (Figure 27a). For the unit cell with single periodicity, an increase of about 0.07 dB per unit cell added is obtained (Figure 27b). Table 3. Values of the parameters used in the design of the final unit cells with the sealing structure shown in Figure 24. the electromagnetic fields are confined in the area of the structure that does have glide symmetry, this will not cause issues in the practical implementation. The values of the parameters used in Figure 24 are shown in Table 3. The resulting dispersion diagram for the unit cell in Figure 24 is depicted in Figure  25. The modes of the original unit cell remain almost identical. Other unwanted modes appear, but outside the band of interest. The same modifications are applied to the unit cell with single periodicity to ensure the manufacturability of the parts. The behaviour of the dispersion diagram for the modes of interest, 1 and 2, is maintained with respect to the ideal case. Figure 26 shows the modes present in the structure. The unwanted modes are similar to the double periodic unit cell and are outside the band of interest.  An analysis of the losses as a function of the number of unit cells in the filter has been carried out using the final unit cell design. The results are presented in Figure 27. The study has been performed under glide symmetry conditions and considered as an ideal aluminium material with conductivity σ = 3.56 × 10 7 S/m. A linear increase of about 0.1 dB for each cell added can be observed for the unit cell with double periodicity (Figure 27a). For the unit cell with single periodicity, an increase of about 0.07 dB per unit cell added is obtained (Figure 27b). the dispersion diagram for the modes of interest, 1 and 2, is maintained with respect to the ideal case. Figure 26 shows the modes present in the structure. The unwanted modes are similar to the double periodic unit cell and are outside the band of interest.  An analysis of the losses as a function of the number of unit cells in the filter has been carried out using the final unit cell design. The results are presented in Figure 27. The study has been performed under glide symmetry conditions and considered as an ideal aluminium material with conductivity σ = 3.56 × 10 7 S/m. A linear increase of about 0.1 dB for each cell added can be observed for the unit cell with double periodicity (Figure 27a). For the unit cell with single periodicity, an increase of about 0.07 dB per unit cell added is obtained (Figure 27b).

Results
For this section, only the single periodic prototype has been designed and manufactured, which is shown in Figure 28. The final design includes WR-10 waveguide transitions for connection and measurement. A stepped right-angled bend transition has been designed to access the device perpendicularly. The design details of this bend transition

Results
For this section, only the single periodic prototype has been designed and manufactured, which is shown in Figure 28. The final design includes WR-10 waveguide transitions for connection and measurement. A stepped right-angled bend transition has been designed to access the device perpendicularly. The design details of this bend transition are depicted in Figure 29. This allows the parts to be screwed together in such a way that they can be moved relative to each other. In Figure 28b, the bottom part includes transitions with the holes for the screws and alignment holes for the WR-10 flange. The top piece has only the stadium-shaped holes in the T position and the grooves. These grooves have the additional rail effect to ensure that the parts move in the desired direction. In order to be able to take measurements at specific positions between parts, six additional alignment holes corresponding to six different relative positions have been included in the central part of the design.

Results
For this section, only the single periodic prototype has been designed and manufactured, which is shown in Figure 28. The final design includes WR-10 waveguide transitions for connection and measurement. A stepped right-angled bend transition has been designed to access the device perpendicularly. The design details of this bend transition are depicted in Figure 29. This allows the parts to be screwed together in such a way that they can be moved relative to each other. In Figure 28b, the bottom part includes transitions with the holes for the screws and alignment holes for the WR-10 flange. The top piece has only the stadium-shaped holes in the T position and the grooves. These grooves have the additional rail effect to ensure that the parts move in the desired direction. In order to be able to take measurements at specific positions between parts, six additional alignment holes corresponding to six different relative positions have been included in the central part of the design.  The alignment holes between parts are located so that, at each relative position associated with d = 0 mm up to d = 1.45 mm, only one of the six alignment holes coincides exactly with its associated hole in the other part. Therefore, by inserting an alignment pin in these holes we ensure that the relative position between parts is as desired (with a small error of a few tens of microns due to the manufacturing process). Figure 30 shows the dimensions of the holes drilled in the parts for screws and alignment pins and details the operation of the part alignment process. Figure 30b-d show how only one of the alignment holes can be completely traversed by an alignment pin for each position.
Photographs of the fabricated prototype are shown in Figures 31 and 32. As previously indicated, the prototype has been fabricated on an aluminium part by CNC machining. The process requires high precision so that the interface between the grooves of the upper part and the ridges of the lower part fit perfectly along the entire part, maintaining an error of a few tens of microns. At these frequencies, the problem of high surface roughness can very adversely affect device losses. For this reason, an additional mirror finish has been applied to the most critical surfaces. Figure 31b,c shows the modification of the relative position between parts when pins are inserted in symmetry position or in symmetry breaking position. The alignment holes between parts are located so that, at each relative position associated with d = 0 mm up to d = 1.45 mm, only one of the six alignment holes coincides exactly with its associated hole in the other part. Therefore, by inserting an alignment pin in these holes we ensure that the relative position between parts is as desired (with a small error of a few tens of microns due to the manufacturing process). Figure 30 shows the dimensions of the holes drilled in the parts for screws and alignment pins and details the operation of the part alignment process.  A detailed view of the stadium-shaped holes in the T position and the transition to WR-10 are shown in Figure 32a,b. Figure 33 shows the equipment used for the measurements and assembly. Figure 34 shows in detail the position of the filter during the measurement process and how the position between parts is controlled to shift from symmetry situation ( Figure 34a) to rupture of symmetry (Figure 34b). Figure 34c shows the inside of the filter connected to the WR-10 sections.
The results of measurements and simulations of this prototype are represented in Figures 35 and 36. The simulated S 11 and S 21 parameters are depicted in Figure 35a,b, where it can be seen that for d = 1.45 mm there is a band from 73.2 GHz to 92.55 GHz with a reflection coefficient below −10 dB. When the symmetry is broken, for d = 0 mm the band splits in two parts with a reflection coefficient below −5 dB from 71.7 GHz to 80.2 GHz and below −2 dB from 89 GHz to 99 GHz. The reflection coefficient increases because the transition to WR-10 is optimized for the glide-symmetric configuration (d = 1.45 mm). Regarding the transmission coefficient, taking the values for 84.5 GHz we find that S 21 = −0.81 dB for d = 1.45 mm. The more the parts are displaced, i.e., d reduces its value, the more the transmission drops. For a maximum symmetry break (d = 0), the value of S 21 falls to −36.55 dB at 84.5 GHz. This filtering effect occurs between 81 GHz and 88.5 GHz.
The measurements for the six positions are shown in Figure 35c,d. When comparing the simulated and measured results, shown overlapped in Figure 36, a great similarity is observed. For the reflection coefficient, depicted in Figure 36a, a level below −10 dB is obtained between 70.5 GHz and 86.5 GHz measured for d = 1.45 mm. In simulation, the band covers up to 92.5 GHz, so 27% of the original band has been lost. Despite this, the result is satisfactory since the symmetry-breaking behaviour is perfectly observed when modifying d = 0 mm. A noticeable increase in reflection is observed around 82 GHz produced by this symmetry breaking (d = 0 mm), accompanied by a modification of the band which coincides to a large extent with the simulation. In transmission (Figure 36b) this is more clearly seen, since in the symmetry situation there is a level above −2 dB between 76 GHz and 89.5 GHz in measurement, but, when the symmetry is broken, the S 21 level drops to values close to −40 dB around 83.5 GHz. These transmission levels are very similar to those obtained in simulation, although there is a small deviation down in frequency of about 2.4 GHz in both situations. The appearance of spikes and ripples outside the filter band, between 65 GHz and 75 GHz and between 95 GHz and 110 GHz, are due to the propagation within the analysed band of one of the undesired modes shown in Figures 25 and 26. This can be caused by small misalignments between parts due to manufacturing errors. To verify the effect of surface roughness, additional simulations of the device in glide symmetry configuration have been performed by modifying the RMS roughness value Rq of the part surfaces. The results are presented in Figure 37, with simulations from Rq = 0 to 0.8 µm. It is observed that the measurement is between Rq values around 0.4-0.6 µm. Photographs of the fabricated prototype are shown in Figures 31 and 32. As previously indicated, the prototype has been fabricated on an aluminium part by CNC machining. The process requires high precision so that the interface between the grooves of the upper part and the ridges of the lower part fit perfectly along the entire part, maintaining an error of a few tens of microns. At these frequencies, the problem of high surface roughness can very adversely affect device losses. For this reason, an additional mirror finish has been applied to the most critical surfaces. Figure 31b Photographs of the fabricated prototype are shown in Figures 31 and 32. As previously indicated, the prototype has been fabricated on an aluminium part by CNC machining. The process requires high precision so that the interface between the grooves of the upper part and the ridges of the lower part fit perfectly along the entire part, maintaining an error of a few tens of microns. At these frequencies, the problem of high surface roughness can very adversely affect device losses. For this reason, an additional mirror finish has been applied to the most critical surfaces. Figure 31b,c shows the modification of the relative position between parts when pins are inserted in symmetry position or in symmetry breaking position.  A detailed view of the stadium-shaped holes in the T position and the transition to WR-10 are shown in Figure 32a,b. Figure 33 shows the equipment used for the measurements and assembly. Figure 34 shows in detail the position of the filter during the measurement process and how the position between parts is controlled to shift from symmetry situation (Figure 34a) to rupture of symmetry (Figure 34b). Figure 34c shows the inside of the filter connected to the WR-10 sections.  A detailed view of the stadium-shaped holes in the T position and the transition to WR-10 are shown in Figure 32a,b. Figure 33 shows the equipment used for the measurements and assembly. Figure 34 shows in detail the position of the filter during the measurement process and how the position between parts is controlled to shift from symmetry situation (Figure 34a) to rupture of symmetry (Figure 34b). Figure 34c shows the inside of the filter connected to the WR-10 sections.  The results of measurements and simulations of this prototype are represented in Figures 35 and 36. The simulated S11 and S21 parameters are depicted in Figure 35a,b, where it can be seen that for d = 1.45 mm there is a band from 73.2 GHz to 92.55 GHz with a reflection coefficient below −10 dB. When the symmetry is broken, for d = 0 mm the band splits in two parts with a reflection coefficient below −5 dB from 71.7 GHz to 80.2 GHz and below −2 dB from 89 GHz to 99 GHz. The reflection coefficient increases because the splits in two parts with a reflection coefficient below −5 dB from 71.7 GHz to 80.2 GHz and below −2 dB from 89 GHz to 99 GHz. The reflection coefficient increases because the transition to WR-10 is optimized for the glide-symmetric configuration (d = 1.45 mm). Regarding the transmission coefficient, taking the values for 84.5 GHz we find that S21 = −0.81 dB for d = 1.45 mm. The more the parts are displaced, i.e., d reduces its value, the more the transmission drops. For a maximum symmetry break (d = 0), the value of S21 falls to −36.55 dB at 84.5 GHz. This filtering effect occurs between 81 GHz and 88.5 GHz. The measurements for the six positions are shown in Figure 35c,d. When comparing the simulated and measured results, shown overlapped in Figure 36, a great similarity is observed. For the reflection coefficient, depicted in Figure 36a, a level below −10 dB is obtained between 70.5 GHz and 86.5 GHz measured for d = 1.45 mm. In simulation, the band covers up to 92.5 GHz, so 27% of the original band has been lost. Despite this, the result is satisfactory since the symmetry-breaking behaviour is perfectly observed when modifying d = 0 mm. A noticeable increase in reflection is observed around 82 GHz produced by this symmetry breaking (d = 0 mm), accompanied by a modification of the band The measurements for the six positions are shown in Figure 35c,d. When comparing the simulated and measured results, shown overlapped in Figure 36, a great similarity is observed. For the reflection coefficient, depicted in Figure 36a, a level below −10 dB is obtained between 70.5 GHz and 86.5 GHz measured for d = 1.45 mm. In simulation, the band covers up to 92.5 GHz, so 27% of the original band has been lost. Despite this, the result is satisfactory since the symmetry-breaking behaviour is perfectly observed when modifying d = 0 mm. A noticeable increase in reflection is observed around 82 GHz produced by this symmetry breaking (d = 0 mm), accompanied by a modification of the band value Rq of the part surfaces. The results are presented in Figure 37, with simulations from Rq = 0 to 0.8 µm. It is observed that the measurement is between Rq values around 0.4-0.6 µm.

Discussion
This paper presents a glide-symmetric structure for the design of mechanically reconfigurable filters in rectangular waveguides. Analysis of the unit cells shows the appearance of a stop-band when the upper part slides over the lower part and breaks the glide symmetry. The presence of these symmetries alters the bandwidth properties of the analysed examples and the position and characteristics of the stop-bands that appear when these symmetries are broken. The high filtering capacity of these designs has been demonstrated by both simulation and measurement and can also be adjusted mechanically. Attenuations of around 40 dB or more are observed due to the appearance of the reconfigurable stop-band. The manufactured prototype demonstrates this effect and opens the research of this type of reconfigurable filters using glide symmetry.

Discussion
This paper presents a glide-symmetric structure for the design of mechanically reconfigurable filters in rectangular waveguides. Analysis of the unit cells shows the appearance of a stop-band when the upper part slides over the lower part and breaks the glide symmetry. The presence of these symmetries alters the bandwidth properties of the analysed examples and the position and characteristics of the stop-bands that appear when these symmetries are broken. The high filtering capacity of these designs has been demonstrated by both simulation and measurement and can also be adjusted mechanically. Attenuations of around 40 dB or more are observed due to the appearance of the reconfigurable stopband. The manufactured prototype demonstrates this effect and opens the research of this type of reconfigurable filters using glide symmetry.