Title :
A reappraisal of OTA-C circuits as continuous-time filters
Author :
Bowron, P. ; Mezher, K.A. ; Muhieddine, A.A.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Electron. Eng., Bradford Univ., UK
Abstract :
Various linear and nonlinear analytical techniques are applied to assess the merits of realizing continuous-time filters as combinations of transconductance amplifiers and capacitors. The dynamic-range problem is emphasised by comparison with active-RC filter circuits.<>
Keywords :
circuit noise; circuit stability; continuous time filters; linear network analysis; nonlinear network analysis; operational amplifiers; OTA-C circuits; continuous-time filters; dynamic-range problem; linear analytical techniques; nonlinear analytical techniques; transconductance amplifiers; Circuit noise; Circuit stability; Continuous time filters; Linear circuits; Nonlinear circuits; Operational amplifiers;
Conference_Titel :
Digital and Analogue Filters and Filtering Systems, IEE Colloquium on
Conference_Location :
London, UK
