What This Document Is
This document represents Session 8 of the Introduction to Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) course (ELENG 247A) at the University of California, Berkeley. It’s a lecture-based instructional resource focused on the design and analysis of continuous-time filters, a crucial component in many MEMS systems for signal conditioning and data processing. The material delves into the intricacies of filter implementation using analog circuit techniques.
Why This Document Matters
This session is particularly valuable for students seeking a deeper understanding of analog filter design principles as they apply to MEMS. It’s ideal for those working on projects involving sensor signal processing, noise reduction, or specific frequency band selection. Understanding these concepts is foundational for anyone aiming to design and build functional MEMS devices and systems. It will be most helpful when you are actively engaged in circuit design or system-level modeling related to MEMS applications.
Topics Covered
* Continuous-time filter design considerations, including highpass and bandpass filter architectures.
* Techniques for adjusting filter frequency characteristics.
* Transformations between different filter types (lowpass to bandpass).
* Implementation strategies for bandpass filters using Gm-C circuits.
* Performance comparisons of various continuous-time filter topologies.
* RLC filter implementations and their conversion between highpass and lowpass configurations.
* Integrator-based highpass filter designs and analysis.
What This Document Provides
* A summary of various continuous-time filter frequency tuning techniques.
* Exploration of the trade-offs involved in different filter topologies.
* Insights into the design challenges associated with stable and accurate filter implementations.
* A foundation for understanding how to manipulate filter characteristics to meet specific application requirements.
* Conceptual frameworks for converting between different filter types for design flexibility.
