Shield and ceramic filter

摘要

An improved shield and ceramic filter. The shield includes (i) an upright portion (16) comprising a conductive material, (ii) a chamfered portion (22) disposed atop the upright portion (16), (iii) a horizontal portion (18) disposed on a distal portion of the chamfered portion (22) and (iv) one or more openings (20) disposed on the chamfered portion (22). The improved shield (12) desirably but not essentially further includes at least one slot (26) cut into a basal section of the upright portion (16). The at least one slot (26) allows a microstrip transmission line to pass under a portion of the shield (12).