A novel approach for the automatic tuning of continuous time filters

This approach uses a charge comparison principle for the tuning of the pole frequency ( omega /sub 0/) and the pulse response of a biquadratic filter for tuning the filter quality factor (Q). Both frequency and Q tuning are performed at lower frequency than the pole frequencies. Thus, these techniques reduce the tuning signal feedthrough in bandpass filters. The Q tuning includes the filter high-frequency effects. Simulated results and breadboard experimental results are presented and discussed.<<ETX>>

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