3.2

Active filters

3.2.1 Filters

Passive filters – RLC circuits

1st order filter (1st order differential equation can describe the filter).

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Two 1st order filters cascaded together produce a 2nd order filter:

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Input Z of 2nd stage = output Z of 1st stage. To minimise loading, R2 image R1 and C2 image C1.

Active filters – op-amp circuits

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