New electronically tunable current-mode universal biquad filter using translinear current conveyors

In this study, a new electronically tunable current-mode universal filter with two inputs and two outputs employing one translinear current conveyor, one translinear current conveyor with controlled current gain and two grounded capacitors is presented. The proposed circuit offers the following attractive features: realisation of low-pass, band-pass, high-pass, band-stop and all-pass current responses from the same configuration; employment of the minimum active and passive components; no requirement of component matching conditions; independent current-control of the parameters natural frequency (ω_o) and quality factor (Q); low active and passive sensitivities; and high impedance output. The characteristics of the proposed circuit are simulated using PSPICE to confirm the theory.     

Current‐Mode Electronically Tunable Universal Filter Using Only Plus‐Type Current Controlled Conveyors and Grounded Capacitors

In this paper we present a new current‐mode electronically tunable universal filter using only plus‐type current controlled conveyors (CCCII+s) and grounded capacitors. The proposed circuit can simultaneously realize lowpass, bandpass, and highpass filter functions—all at high impedance outputs. The realization of a notch response does not require additional active elements. The circuit enjoys an independent current control of parameters ω₀ and ω₀ / Q. No element matching conditions are imposed. Both its active and passive sensitivities are low.     

ICCII-based universal current-mode analog filter employing only grounded passive components

In this paper, three versions of a novel second-order current-mode (CM) single-input three-output analog filter employing inverting second-generation current conveyors (ICCIIs) and only grounded passive components, are presented. This filter can simultaneously realize low-pass, band-pass and high-pass responses, and can also realize notch and all-pass filter responses with interconnection of the relevant output currents. The presented second-order filter requires no active and passive element matching conditions and/or cancellation constraints. The proposed filter offers orthogonal control of angular resonance frequency (ω_o) and quality factor (Q). The proposed filter can realize filter responses at high output impedances, and has low active and passive component sensitivities. Additionally, three versions of a high-order filter derived from the proposed filter are introduced. Simulation results using SPICE program are given to show the performance of the filter and verify the theory. Signal limitations and non-ideal current and voltage gain effects of the proposed second-order filter are also investigated.     

Electronically tunable high-input impedance voltage-mode universal biquadratic filter based on simple CMOS OTAs

This paper describes a new electronically tunable three inputs and single output voltage-mode universal biquadratic filter based on simple CMOS operational transconductance amplifiers (OTAs) and grounded capacitors. The proposed configuration provides lowpass, highpass, bandpass, bandstop and allpass voltage responses at a high impedance input terminal, which enable easy cascadability. Additionally, the circuit parameters ω_o${\omega }_o$ and Q   can be set orthogonally by adjusting the transconductances and grounded capacitors. The filter also offers an independent electronic control of parameters ω_o${\omega }_o$ by adjusting the transconductance through the bias current/voltage of the OTA. For realizing all the filter responses, no critical component matching condition is required, and all the incremental parameter sensitivities are low. PSPICE simulation results are performed to confirm the theoretical analysis.     

High output impedance current-mode universal filter employing dual-output current-controlled conveyors and grounded capacitors

A novel current-controlled two-input three-output current-mode universal filter, which employs only three dual-output controlled-controlled current conveyors (DOCCCIIs) and two grounded capacitors, is presented in this paper. The proposed configuration provides inverting-type lowpass, noninverting-type lowpass, inverting-type bandpass, noninverting-type bandpass, highpass, bandstop and allpass current responses at a high impedance terminal, which enable easy cascadability. The filter also offers an independent electronic control of the natural frequency ω_o and the parameter ω_o/Q through adjusting the bias current of the DOCCCII. No critical matching condition is required for realizing all the filter responses, and all the incremental parameter sensitivities are low. The performances of the proposed circuit are simulated with PSPICE to confirm the presented theory.     

Compact VDTA-based current-mode electronically tunable universal filters using grounded capacitors

This paper presents a compact current-mode three-input single-output (TISO) type universal filter. Only one voltage differencing transconductance amplifier (VDTA) and two grounded capacitors are employed in the proposed filter. The circuit can realize lowpass, bandpass, highpass, bandstop and allpass biquadratic filter outputs by connecting the appropriate inputs, and offers electronic control of the natural angular frequency (ω₀) and quality factor (Q) by means of adjusting the transconductance gain of the VDTA. In addition, by slight modification of the proposed scheme, another more useful TISO construction with orthogonal ω₀–Q tuning has been obtained. Both the discussed universal filters have been shown to have low incremental active and passive sensitivities. To demonstrate the performances of the filters and verify the theoretical analysis, computer simulations are accomplished with the PSPICE program.     

CDTA based universal transadmittance filter

A new transadmittance-mode (TM) universal filter with three inputs and a single output is presented. The circuit employs only two current differencing transconductance amplifiers (CDTAs), two capacitors one of which is permanently grounded and as many resistors. The proposed circuit realizes lowpass (LP), highpass (HP), bandpass (BP), notch and allpass (AP) functions from the same configuration. Both the active and passive sensitivities are no more than unity. The natural frequency ω_o and bandwidth ω_o/Q are independently and electronically tunable. PSPICE simulation results are included.     

Current-tunable current-mode multifunction filter based on dual-output current-controlled conveyors

In this paper, a current-tunable current-mode multifunction filter with two inputs and two outputs employing only four dual-output current-controlled conveyors (DO-CCCIIs) and two grounded capacitors is proposed. By appropriately connecting the input and output terminals, the proposed circuit can provide lowpass, bandpass, highpass, bandstop and allpass current responses. The filter also offers an independent electronic control of the natural frequency (ω_o) and the quality factor (Q) through adjusting the bias currents of the DO-CCCIIs. No critical matching conditions are imposed for realizing all the filter responses, and all the incremental parameter sensitivities are low. The characteristics of the proposed circuit are simulated using PSPICE to confirm the theory.     

Tunable mixed-mode OTA-C universal filter

A novel electronically tunable mixed-mode universal biquad by using four single-output and one dual-output-operational transconductance amplifiers, two grounded capacitors is proposed. The proposed circuit has ability to realize voltage, current, transconductance, and transresistance mode, and can the following advantageous features: (i) realization of low-pass, band-pass, high-pass, notch, and all-pass filter responses from the same configuration, (ii) employment of only grounded capacitors ideal for integrated circuit implementation, (iii) orthogonal controlling of ω _o and Q for easily electronic tunability, and (iv) low active and passive sensitivity performance. Finally, to verify our architecture, we have designed this analog filter chip with TSMC 0.35-μm 2P4M CMOS technology. This chip operates to 1 MHz and consumes 30.95 mW. The chip area of the analog filter is about 0.823 mm².     

Voltage-Mode New Universal Biquad Filter Configuration Using a Single VDIBA

A universal voltage-mode filter configuration employing a voltage differencing inverting buffered amplifier (VDIBA), two capacitors and a resistor is proposed. The presented structure can realize all the five standard biquadratic filters: low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, band-reject and all-pass, without changing the circuit topology. The proposed filter circuit also provides the following advantageous features, not available simultaneously in any of the single active element/device based universal biquad realizing all the five filter responses known earlier so far: (i) independent electronic tuning of natural angular frequency (ω ₀) and bandwidth (BW), (ii) no requirement of any element matching condition or inversion of input signal(s) (as needed in most of the earlier reported structures), and (iii) low active and passive sensitivities. Moreover, even the internal structure of the new building block is possibly the simplest among all recently introduced new building blocks. The workability of the proposed filter has been confirmed by SPICE simulations using 0.18 μm technology.     

Electronically tunable current-mode biquadratic filter and four-phase quadrature oscillator

This paper presents a current-mode biquadratic filter based on ZC-CFTAs. It employs only three ZC-CFTAs, one resistor and two grounded capacitors. It can simultaneously realize not only highpass and lowpass filtering functions but also two different forms of bandpass ones; one has a pass-band gain of Q, the other, a pass-band gain of unity. Its ω_o and Q can be tuned orthogonally through adjusting bias currents of ZC-CFTAs. Moreover, the proposed circuit can also be modified to be a current controlled four-phase quadrature oscillator with small distortion. Non-ideal analysis and sensitivity analysis are provided. The results of circuit simulations are in agreement with theory.     

Current-mode active-only universal filter

A novel current-mode active-only universal filter based on and employing three DO-CCCIIs and two OAs is introduced. The circuit is fully integrable and programmable, and implements all the five generic filtering functions. The three basic filtering responses LP, BP and HP are implemented simultaneously by the circuit, while AP and notch signals can be realized simply by connecting appropriate node currents. The currents are available at high output impedances, so the synthesized filter can be cascaded without additional buffers to realize higher order filters. The filter performance factors ω ₀ and Q are electronically tunable in an orthogonal manner through separate bias currents of the CCCII. The PSPICE simulation was carried out to realize the proposed circuit.     

Multiple-input single-output low-input and high-output impedance current-mode biquadratic filter employing five modified CFTAs and only two grounded capacitors

This paper presents a novel current-mode biquadratic filter with three inputs and a single output. The proposed circuit employs five modified current follower transconductance amplifiers (MCFTAs) and only two grounded capacitors. It can realize all five biquadratic filter functions namely: low-pass (LP), band-pass (BP), high-pass (HP), band-stop (BS) and all-pass (AP) at the output terminal by selecting different input current signals, without requiring any parameter-matching conditions or additional circuits. The filter has an orthogonal electronic adjustment of the natural angular frequency ω₀ and the quality factor Q, and it has very low element sensitivities of ω₀ and Q. Moreover, the proposed filter has the feature of high output impedance and low input impedance, and the use of only grounded capacitors makes it convenient for integrated circuit implementation. The performances of the proposed circuit are illustrated by PSPICE simulations, and the results are in good agreement with theoretical analysis.     

Continuous Time Universal Filters using Unity Gain Cells

A new circuit configuration for continuous time universal filters using current and voltage followers is proposed. The new configuration employs small number of passive elements. It provides independent control over all filterdesign aspects mainly the natural frequency, ω_o, quality factor, Q, and gain. It also allows complete MOS non-linearity cancellation, thus is suitable MOS-C continuous-time fully integrated filters. Analysis ofthe non-idealities associated with the active elements is included. HSpice simulations that confirm theoretical analysis are included.     

New current-mode current-controlled universal filter with single input and three outputs

In this study, a new current-mode current-controlled universal filter with single input and three outputs is presented. The proposed circuit uses single-output current controlled conveyors (CCCIIs) and can simultaneously realize lowpass, bandpass and highpass filter functions all at high impedance outputs. Realization of notch and allpass responses does not require additional active elements. The circuit enjoys independent current-control of the parameters ω₀ and ω₀/Q without disturbing the gains of the lowpass, bandpass and highpass filters. Both its active and passive sensitivities are low.     

Design and analysis of MISO bi-quad active filter

ABSTRACT

In this paper, a multiple-input single-output (MISO) voltage-mode bi-quad active filter using voltage differencing voltage transconductance amplifier (VDVTA) is designed and analysed. The filter can realize several functions such as low-pass (LP), high-pass (HP), band-pass (BP), band-reject (BR) and all-pass (AP). The proposed configuration employs three input voltages and generates a single output voltage. The filter characteristics, i.e., pole frequency (ω_p) and quality factor (Q) are electronically tunable through the bias current of the VDVTA. The filter performance is analysed through sensitivity analysis in presence of parasitics as well as process, voltage and temperature fluctuations. The proposed design is implemented in a 45-nm CMOS technology and simulated using Virtuoso Analog Design Environment of Cadence.     

ICCII-Based Voltage-Mode Filter with Single Input and Six Outputs Employing Grounded Capacitors

In this paper, a novel second-order voltage-mode filter with single input and six outputs employing inverting second-generation current conveyors (ICCIIs) is presented. This filter simultaneously realizes negative and positive gain lowpass, bandpass, and highpass filter responses, and does not require active and passive element matching. The new filter has low active and passive element sensitivities, and offers orthogonal control of the angular resonance frequency (ω_o) and quality factor (Q).     

Modified current follower-based immittance function simulators

In this paper, four immittance function simulators consisting of a single modified current follower with single Z? terminal and a minimum number of passive components are proposed. The first proposed circuit can provide +L parallel with +R and the second proposed one can realise ?L parallel with ?R. The third proposed structure can provide +L series with +R and the fourth proposed one can realise ?L series with ?R. However, all the proposed immittance function simulators need a single resistive matching constraint. Parasitic impedance effects on all the proposed immittance function simulators are investigated. A second-order current-mode (CM) high-pass filter derived from the first proposed immittance function simulator is given as an application example. Also, a second-order CM low-pass filter derived from the third proposed immittance function simulator is given as an application example. A number of simulation results based on SPICE programme and an experimental test result are given to verify the theory.     

Wide Dynamic Range High Output Impedance Current-mode Multifunction Filters with Dual-output Current Conveyors

This paper reports five new single-input multiple-output current-mode multifunction filter circuits which can simultaneously realise three basic filter functions all at high impedance outputs. The circuits employ only the same type of active elements, grounded passive components, andno element matching conditions are imposed. The filters permit orthogonal adjustment of the quality factor Q and angular resonant frequency ω₀. The active/passive sensitivities are shown to be low.