Abstract
A highly versatile second-order active-filter building block for low-Q applications (Q≤125) is described. The versatility is obtained by combining features inherent in the Sallen-Key circuit topology and those pertaining to hybrid-integrated circuits (HIC's). A high degree of circuit stability is obtained by designing individual network functions to depend primarily on the characteristics of stable thin-film resistors and capacitors. Frequency- and Q-sensitivity are examined in detail. Methods of minimizing Q-variation with respect to the active and passive elements are discussed. Lower bounds on the Q-variation obtainable with the hybrid-integrated filter building blocks are given. All possible second-order network functions, including the all-pass function, can be obtained with the building block. The resulting universality and standardization permit the complete design of active filters consisting of cascaded building blocks by computer.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 37-47 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | IEEE Transactions on Circuit Theory |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1973 |
| Externally published | Yes |