A novel automatic tuning scheme for high-frequency high-Q continuous-time filters

An automatic tuning scheme for high-frequency high-Q continuous time biquadratic filters is proposed. The method is based on tuning the slope of the phase response around the pole frequency. The value of Q is digitally controlled and does not depend on the filter's bandpass gain, which may be quite different than Q in the presence of dominant parasitics. Therefore, very high-frequency high-Q filters can be tuned accurately. Digital phase locked loops and frequency dividers are employed by the tuning circuit.