A compact and independently switchable dual-band bandpass filter is presented. To achieve high selectivity response, transmission zeros beside the two passbands are generated due to crossed coupling. On the other hand, the use of quarter-wavelength stepped-impedance resonators can not only miniaturise circuit size but also widen the stopband by arranging the resonant frequencies in a stagger with the same fundamental frequency. The pin diodes are loaded at the end of the resonators as the switching devices to independently control each passband.Introduction: Bandpass filters (BPFs) are important components for frequency selection because there is a precise prediction of frequency response while the filters are designed [1][2][3][4]. To extend upper stopband bandwidth, stepped-impedance resonators (SIRs) with different dimensions were used to disperse higher-order mode and control transmission zeros [1]. A dual-band BPF features two closely specified resonant frequencies that were proposed by using net-type resonators and extra coupled resonators [2]. Compared with passive BPFs, switchable circuits have gained more and more attention recently [5][6][7][8]. In [6], dualband response is controlled by two centrally loaded open-loop stubs. Six pin diodes connected to the resonators are operated at zero-voltage points of odd and even modes so that the odd and even modes can be switched on or off individually. In [8], the authors utilise asymmetric SIRs to design the circuit and take advantage of spiral-type feeding lines to generate transmission zeros for suppressing the harmonics.Given that a switchable dual-band BPF design is more challenging, in comparison to the passive dual-band BPF, there is less published literature. To this end, an independently switchable dual-band BPF is proposed in this Letter. Compared with the previous works, the proposed circuit has the advantages of compact size, wide stopband and fewer pin diodes.