Microchip Active Filter Design

Mindi Active Filter Designer Users Guide
2008 Microchip Technology Inc.
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MINDI ACTIVE FILTER DESIGNER USERS GUIDE Table of Contents

Preface ........................................................................................................................... 1
Introduction............................................................................................................ 1 Document Layout .................................................................................................. 2 Conventions Used in this Guide ............................................................................ 3 The Microchip Web Site ........................................................................................ 4 Customer Support ................................................................................................. 4 Document Revision History ................................................................................... 4
Chapter 1. Overview
1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 5 1.2 Accessing Mindi .......................................................................................... 6 1.3 Active Filter Design ........................................................................................ 9
Chapter 2. Filter Design Tutorial

2.1 Introduction ................................................................................................... 13 2.2 Filter Design Example .................................................................................. 13
Chapter 3. Filter Requirements

3.1 Introduction ................................................................................................... 25 3.2 Filter Selectivity ............................................................................................ 25 3.3 Filter Description .......................................................................................... 25 3.4 Filter Response ............................................................................................ 27 3.5 Filter Characteristics ..................................................................................... 29
Chapter 4. Advanced Options

4.1 Introduction ................................................................................................... 35 4.2 Topology Selection ....................................................................................... 35 4.3 Resistor Selection ........................................................................................ 36 4.4 Capacitor Selection ...................................................................................... 36 4.5 Op Amp Constraints ..................................................................................... 37
Chapter 5. Op Amp Selection

5.1 Introduction ................................................................................................... 39 5.2 Recommended Op Amps ............................................................................. 39 5.3 Op Amp Specifications ................................................................................. 40
Chapter 6. Analyze
6.1 Introduction ................................................................................................... 43 6.2 Interactive Schematic ................................................................................... 43 6.3 Reset Design ................................................................................................ 57 6.4 Design Summary .......................................................................................... 57 6.5 Downloads, Samples and More ................................................................... 58
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Appendix A. Filter Magnitude Templates
A.1 Introduction .................................................................................................. 59 A.2 Filter Magnitude Responses ........................................................................ 59
Appendix B. Low-Pass Filter Approximations

B.1 Introduction .................................................................................................. 65
Appendix C. Op Amp Selection

C.1 Introduction .................................................................................................. 73
Appendix D. Group Delay

D.1 Introduction .................................................................................................. 75
Appendix E. Selected References

E.1 Introduction .................................................................................................. 77
Worldwide Sales and Service .....................................................................................78
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MINDI ACTIVE FILTER DESIGNER USERS GUIDE Preface

NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS
All documentation becomes dated, and this manual is no exception. Microchip tools and documentation are constantly evolving to meet customer needs, so some actual dialogs and/or tool descriptions may differ from those in this document. Please refer to our web site (www.microchip.com) to obtain the latest documentation available. Documents are identified with a DS number. This number is located on the bottom of each page, in front of the page number. The numbering convention for the DS number is DSXXXXXA, where XXXXX is the document number and A is the revision level of the document. For the most up-to-date information on development tools, see the MPLAB IDE on-line help. Select the Help menu, and then Topics to open a list of available on-line help files.
INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains general information that will be useful to know before using the Mindi Active Filter Designer & Simulator. Items discussed in this chapter include: Document Layout Conventions Used in this Guide The Microchip Web Site Customer Support Document Revision History
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DOCUMENT LAYOUT
This document describes how to use the Mindi Active Filter Designer & Simulator as a development tool to emulate and debug firmware on a target board. The manual layout is as follows: Chapter 1. Overview this chapter provides an overview of the Mindi Active Filter Designer & Simulator. Chapter 2. Filter Design Tutorial this chapter provides a filter design example. Chapter 3. Filter Requirements this chapter discusses the desired parameters for the filter. Chapter 4. Advanced Options this chapter discusses the filter topologies and the specifications of components to be used in the filter circuit. Chapter 5. Op Amp Selection this chapter discusses the selection of op amps to be used in the filter design. Chapter 6. Analyze this chapter discusses the analysis of the filter and displays the filter response. Appendix A. Filter Magnitude Templates this chapter gives an introduction of the filter magnitude templates such as low-pass filter template, band-pass filter template and high-pass filter template. Appendix B. Low-Pass Filter Approximations this chapter discusses the characteristics of the filter approximations supported by the Mindi Active Filter Designer & Simulator in greater detail. Appendix C. Op Amp Selection this chapter discusses how to select the op amps for your filter to avoid problems with non-linear distortion and filter response distortion. Appendix D. Group Delay this chapter discusses Group Delay and focuses on the relative delay among sine waves of nearly equal frequency. Appendix E. Selected References this chapter provides a list of reference material on filter textbooks and classic references as well as application notes.
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Preface
CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS GUIDE
This manual uses the following documentation conventions: DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS
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THE MICROCHIP WEB SITE
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DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY

Revision B (December 2008)
Updated the tools name to Mindi Active Filter Designer & Simulator. Updated the Figures through the User Guide.
Revision A (June 2007)

Initial Release of this Document.
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MINDI ACTIVE FILTER DESIGNER USERS GUIDE Chapter 1. Overview

1.1 INTRODUCTION
The Mindi Active Filter Designer & Simulator is an Application Circuit within the Mindi Circuit Designer & Simulator, which is available on the Microchip home page (http://www.microchip.com) under Analog Design & Sim. Tool or going directly to the Mindi home page (http://www.microchip.com/mindi). The Mindi Circuit Designer & Simulator provides full schematic diagrams of the active filter circuit with recommended component values and displays the signal responses in frequency and time domains. The Mindi Active Filter Designer & Simulator allows the design of low-pass filters up to an 8th order filter with Chebychev, Bessel or Butterworth approximations from frequencies of 0.1 Hz to 1 MHz. It also can be used to design band-pass and high-pass filters with Chebychev and Butterworth approximations. The circuit topologies supported by the tool are the Sallen Key and Multiple Feedback (MFB). The low-pass filters can use either the Sallen Key or MFB, the band-pass filter is available with the MFB and the high-pass filter uses the Sallen Key. Users can select a flat pass-band or sharp transition from pass-band to stop-band. Other options, such as minimum ripple factor, sharp transition and linear phase delays are available. Once the filter characteristics have been identified, the Mindi Active Filter Designer & Simulator can generate and simulate the schematic of filter circuit. For maximum design flexibility, changes in resistor and capacitor values can be implemented to fit the demands of the application. The tool will recalculate all values to meet the desired response, allowing real-world values to be substituted or changed as part of the design process. The tool also generates a Bill of Materials (BOM) of the designed filter. Users can directly order the op amps and evaluation boards from the Microchip web site at www.microchip.com.
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1.2 ACCESSING MINDI
The Mindi Circuit Designer & Simulator can be accessed on Microchips Home Page (http://www.microchip.com) under Analog Design & Sim. Tool or by going directly to the Mindi Home web page (http://www.microchip.com/mindi).
FIGURE 1-1:
Mindi can be accessed on the Microchip Home Page.
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Overview
The Mindi Home Page is shown in Figure 1-2. To enter the Mindi Circuit Designer & Simulator, click the Click Here to Start button in the window.
FIGURE 1-2: Home Page.
Bring up the Mindi Circuit Designer & Simulator on the Mindi
Once users log onto Mindi, the home page is displayed, indicating the application circuits that are available for design and simulation, as shown in Figure 1-3. The Active Filters button is indicated in the upper-left corner of the web page. Click on it to enter the active filter online design and simulation test environment. The first time Active Filters accessed, users will be prompted to provide some basic registration informatio, as shown in Figure 1-4. Once registered, an account is created on the Host Server and users will be able to generate and analyze designs on the Mindi Circuit Designer & Simulator web page. Custom designs can also be saved to users PC, where they can be accessed for future reference. Note: If a Pop-Up Blocker is enabled on the users browser, there may be a problem with the registration process. Please be sure to disable this feature when registering on Mindi. On Internet Explorer, this is done by selecting the Pop-Up Blocker window under the Tools pull-down menu.
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FIGURE 1-3:
Application Circuit.
FIGURE 1-4:
New User Registration.
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Overview
1.3 ACTIVE FILTER DESIGN
The Mindi Active Filter Designer & Simulator has five filter design tabs which include Application Circuit, Filter Requirement, Advanced Options, Op Amp Selection, Analyze, as shown on the Tab bar on the top of the tool page in Figure 1-5. These tabs enable the user to move through the design steps of specifying performance requirements. An overview of the Mindi Active Filter Designer & Simulator is given in the following sections.
1.3.1
Application Circuit Tab
The active filter design starts from the Application Circuit tab (see Figure 1-3). Select Active Filters button to enter the online simulation test environment.
1.3.2
Filter Requirements Tab
Click the Filter Requirements tab and set desired parameters for the filter. (This tab is discussed in more detail in Chapter 3. Filter Requirements.)
FIGURE 1-5:
Filter Requirements.
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1.3.3 Advanced Options Tab
Click the Advanced Options tab, configure the desired filter topology and set the specifications for the components to be used in the filter circuit. (This tab is discussed in more detail in Chapter 4. Advanced Options).
FIGURE 1-6:
Advanced Options.
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Overview
1.3.4 Op Amp Selection Tab
Click the Op Amp Selection tab, choose an op amp to be used in the filter and click the corresponding Analyze link to start the next phase of the design. (This tab is discussed in more detail in Chapter 5. Op Amp Selection).
FIGURE 1-7:
Op Amp Selection.
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1.3.5

Analyze Tab
There are four buttons associated with the Analyze tab: Interactive Schematic Reset Design Design Summary Downloads, Samples and More
The Mindi Active Filter Designer & Simulator generates the filter circuit schematic on this tab. For maximum design flexibility, changes in resistor and capacitor values can be implemented to fit the demands of the application. To run a simulation, choose a mode from the Select drop-down menu and click the Run button to simulate the schematic. Once the simulation is complete, waveforms will be available via the Waveforms drop-down menu. A single-page design summary can be generated by clicking Design Summary button. Moreover, the schematic, BOM, filter SPICE model and MindiTM offline version can be downloaded. (This tab is discussed in more detail in Chapter 6. Analyze).
FIGURE 1-8:
Analyze.
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MINDI ACTIVE FILTER DESIGNER USERS GUIDE Chapter 2. Filter Design Tutorial
2.1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter steps users through the design of an example active filter circuit.
2.2
FILTER DESIGN EXAMPLE

Design a Butterworth low-pass filter with overall gain HM = +1 V/V, pass-band frequency fP = 1 kHz, stop-band frequency fS = 10 kHz, pass-band attenuation AP = 3 dB, stop-band attenuation AS = 80 dB. The Butterworth low-pass filter can use the filter response template shown in Figure 2-1. Refer to Figure A-1 for a more complete template.
Magnitude (dB) Pass-band HM HM 3
Transition Band
HM AS BW fS
Stop-band
Frequency (Hz)
FIGURE 2-1:
Filter Response Template for a Butterworth Low-Pass Filter.
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1. To access the Mindi Active Filter Designer & Simulator, refer to Section 1.2 Accessing Mindi for more detail.
FIGURE 2-2:
Active Filters.
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Filter Design Tutorial

2. Set Desired Parameters Click the Selectivity drop-down menu and specify low-pass in the selectivity pull-down menu. The Filter Characteristics dialog enables users to specify the approximation type, pass-band characteristics, stop-band characteristics, etc. There are three approximation types available: Butterworth, Bessel and Chebychev (For more detail about these three approximation types, see Appendix B. Low-Pass Filter Approximations). Click the Approximation drop-down menu and specify the filter approximation by Butterworth. For Pass-band Characteristics, enter -3 in the Attenuation text box and enter 1k in the Frequency text box. For Stop-band Characteristics, enter -80 in the Attenuation box and enter 10k in the Frequency text box. (For more details about pass-band or stop-band characteristics, see Appendix A. Filter Magnitude Templates.) Note: The current version of Mindi requires negative values for the attenuations (e.g., AP and AS). For example, AP = 3 dB is entered as -3 in the Attenuation text box; AS = 80 dB is entered as -80 in the Attenuation textbox.This will be fixed in future versions.
FIGURE 2-3:
Filter Requirements.
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3. Configure the desired topology and set the specifications for the components to be used in the filter. The Topology drop-down menus include Sallen Key and Multiple Feedback (MFB) topologies for low-pass filter. The choice of circuit topology depends on performance requirements. The MFB has low sensitivity to component variations and better high-frequency behavior. The Sallen Key inherently has the suprerior gain accuracy at unity gain because its gain is not dependent on component values. Here, Sallen Key topology is chosen for all stages. The Constraints text boxes enable users to specify the values of Power Supply Voltage, Maximum Output Voltage Swing and THD ceiling.
FIGURE 2-4:
Advanced Options.
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4. Select Op Amp The Filter Characteristics table lists key filter design information as a reminder. The Recommended Op Amp table lists those op amps that come close to the recommended op amp specs. For more detail, see Appendix C. Op Amp Selection. For this tutorial, select MCP6001 by clicking the corresponding Analyze link.
FIGURE 2-5:
Op Amp Selection.
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5. Analyze The Mindi Active Filter Designer & Simulator automatically generates the full schematic diagram of the filter circuit with recommended component values. There are two types of analysis in the Select drop-down menu: AC Analysis and Transient Analysis. First, choose AC Analysis. Then, click the Configure button to set up the AC simulation condition. This pull-down menu allows the user to set up the start frequency, stop frequency and resolution. Finally, click the Run button to simulate the schematic. Once the simulation is completed, the AC response will be available via the Waveforms drop-down menu. Similarly, the Transient Analysis can be completed and the Step Response will also be available via the Waveforms drop-down menu. Moreover, a design summary can be generated by clicking Design Summary button. (See Figures 2-6 to 2-15).
FIGURE 2-6:
AC Analysis and Transient Analysis.
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FIGURE 2-7:
Configure the Simulation.
FIGURE 2-8:
Running the Simulation.
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FIGURE 2-9:
Simulation Complete.
FIGURE 2-10:
View the Waveform.
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FIGURE 2-11:
AC Response: Magnitude-Phase Delay.
FIGURE 2-12:
AC Response: Magnitude-Group Delay.
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FIGURE 2-13:
Step Response.
FIGURE 2-14:
Design Summary.
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FIGURE 2-15:
Downloads, Samples and More.
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NOTES:
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MINDI ACTIVE FILTER DESIGNER USERS GUIDE Chapter 3. Filter Requirements

3.1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter discusses the Mindi Filter Requirements tab in greater detail. The Filter Requirements tab is shown in Figure 1-5 in Section 1.3.2.
3.2
FILTER SELECTIVITY
The Selectivity drop-down menu enables the user to specify a filter type as Low-pass, High-pass and Band-pass.
FIGURE 3-1:
Filter Selectivity.
3.3
FILTER DESCRIPTION
The Description table below the Selectivity pull-down menu describes the specified filter, as indicated in Figures 3-2 thru 3-4.
FIGURE 3-2:
Low-Pass Filter Description.
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FIGURE 3-3:
High-Pass Filter Description.
FIGURE 3-4:
Band-Pass Filter Description.
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Filter Requirements
3.4 FILTER RESPONSE
1. Move the mouse to the filter response graph and click on it to enlarge.
FIGURE 3-5:
Enlarge the Filter Response Graph.
Figure 3-6 thru Figure 3-8 provide a simplified representation of the filter responses and specification parameters. For all selectivities, AP and AS represent the pass-band and stop-band attenuations. HM represents the maximum transfer function magnitude. A detailed discussion is provided in Appendix A. Filter Magnitude Templates.
3.4.1
Low-Pass Filter
fP = Pass-band Frequency; fS = Stop-band Frequency; BW = -3 dB Bandwidth
Magnitude (dB)
Pass Band Transition Band
Stop Band
Frequency (Hz)
FIGURE 3-6: Selectivity. Filter Response and Parameter Definitions for Low-pass
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3.4.2 High-Pass Filter
fP = Pass-band Frequency; fS = Stop-band Frequency; BW = -3 dB Bandwidth
Magnitude (dB)
Stop Band
Frequency (Hz)
FIGURE 3-7: Selectivity.
Filter Response and Parameter Definitions for High-pass
3.4.3
Band-Pass Filter
fPL = Lower Pass-band Frequency; fPU = Upper Pass-band Frequency fSL = Lower Stop-band Frequency; fSU = Upper Stop-band Frequency BWL = Lower -3 dB Bandwidth; BWU = Upper -3 dB Bandwidth
Magnitude (dB)
Pass Band Transition Band Transition Band
Stop Band
Stop Band
Frequency (Hz)
FIGURE 3-8: Selectivity.
Filter Response and Parameter Definitions for Band-pass
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Filter Requirements
3.5 FILTER CHARACTERISTICS
The Filter Characteristics dialog enables users to specify the Approximation type, Filter Order, Overall Filter Gain, Pass-band characteristics and Stop-band characteristics.
3.5.1
Approximation
The Approximation drop-down menu specifies three most commonly used filter approximations: Butterworth, Bessel and Chebyshev. A detailed discussion about the differences between these approximations is provided in Appendix B. Low-Pass Filter Approximations. Note: Bessel is available only when Low-pass is selected.
FIGURE 3-9:
Filter Approximation.
3.5.2
Overall Filter Gain
For a Butterworth, Bessel and some Chebyshev approximations, the overall filter gain (G) is set as HM as shown in Figure 3-6 through Figure 3-8. This setting is reflected in Figure 3-10 and Figure 3-11. For other Chebychev Approximation: Low-pass of even order, High-pass of even order and Band-pass of orders 4 and 8, the overall filter gain (G) is set as HM - AP as shown in Figure 3-6 through Figure 3-8. This setting is reflected in Figure 3-12 and Figure 3-13. The allowable range of overall filter gain is 1 V/V to 10 V/V.
FIGURE 3-10:
.
Overall Filter Gain For Butterworth.
FIGURE 3-11:
Overall Filter Gain For Bessel.
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FIGURE 3-12:
Overall Filter Gain For Chebychev.
FIGURE 3-13:
Chebychev Filter Notes.
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Filter Requirements
3.5.3 Filter Order
The Filter Order drop-down menu allows users to specify the filter order, if desired. By default, the Force checkbox is unselected, and users only need to specify the characteristics of Pass-band and Stop-band. The Mindi Active Filter Designer will automatically calculate the best filter order according to the characteristics of pass-band and stop-band specified by users. The calculated filter order will be the minimum order that meets or exceeds the required stop-band attenuation. When the Force checkbox is selected, the Stop-band characteristics text boxes will be disabled. In this case, users only need to specify the filter order and Pass-band characteristics. Band-pass selectivity only permits an even filter order. Therefore, the order will increment by two when the Band-pass selectivity is selected.
FIGURE 3-14:
Filter Order.
FIGURE 3-15:
Filter Characteristics with Force Filter Order Selected.
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FIGURE 3-16: Note:
Filter Characteristics with Bessel Approximation Selected.
Bessel approximations only support forced filter orders. When the Bessel approximation is selected, the Force checkbox will be selected and disabled.
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Filter Requirements
3.5.4 Pass-band and Stop-band Characteristics
The Pass-band and Stop-band characteristics text boxes allow users to modify the filter circuit parameters. For all selectivities, AP represents the Pass-band attenuations and AS represents the Stop-band attenuations. For Low-pass selectivities, fP represents the Pass-band frequencies and High-pass selectivities, fS represent the Stop-band frequencies. Note: The current version of Mindi requires negative values for the attenuations (e.g., AP and AS). For example, AP = 3 dB is entered as -3 in the Attenuation text boxes; AS = 80 dB is entered as -80 in the Attenuation text box.
FIGURE 3-17: High-pass Filters.
Pass-band and Stop-band Characteristics for Low-pass and
For Band-pass selectivity, fPU and fPL represent the Pass-band upper and lower frequencies, while fSU and fSL represent the Stop-band upper and lower frequencies.
FIGURE 3-18:
Pass-band and Stop-band Characteristics for Band-pass Filter.
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3.5.4.1 PASS-BAND ATTENUATION The Pass-band Attenuation is the change in magnitude of the frequencies in the Passband. The Pass-band attenuation for each selectivity (Low-pass, High-pass, Band-pass) is shown in Figure 3-6 thru Figure 3-8. The allowable range is -0.01 dB to -3 dB. Note: When the Bessel approximation is selected, the Pass-band Attenuation is forced to -3 dB. STOP-BAND ATTENUATION
3.5.4.2
The Stop-band attenuation is the minimum reduction in magnitude of the frequencies in the Stop-band relative to the pass-band. The Stop-band attenuation for each selectivity is shown in Figure 3-6 thru Figure 3-8. The allowable range is -10 dB to -100 dB. 3.5.4.3 PASS-BAND FREQUENCY
The Pass-band frequency is the starting point of the Pass-band, as shown in Figure 3-6 thru Figure 3-8. The allowable range is 0.1 Hz to 1 MHz. For a Low-pass filter, the Pass-band frequency must be lower than the Stop-band frequency for Low-pass selectivity. For a High-pass filter, the Pass-band frequency must be greater than the Stop-band frequency for High-pass selectivity. For a Band-pass filter, the lower Pass-band frequency must be lower than the upper Pass-band frequency and both Stop-band frequencies for Band-pass selectivity. 3.5.4.4 STOP-BAND FREQUENCY
The Stop-band frequency is the starting point of the Stop-band, as shown from Figure 3-6 thru Figure 3-8. The allowable range is 0.1 Hz to 1 MHz. For a Low-pass filter, the Stop-band frequency must be greater than the Pass-band frequency for Low-pass selectivity. For a High-pass filter, the Pass-band frequency must be greater than the Stop-band frequency for High-pass selectivity. For a Band-pass filter, the lower Pass-band frequency must be lower than the upper Pass-band frequency and both Stop-band frequencies for Band-pass selectivity.
3.5.5
Reset
The Reset button on the lower left of the window allows the user to reset any changes made to the Filter Characteristics text boxes to their initial settings.
3.5.6
Advanced Options
After setting the desired parameters for the filter, click on the Advanced Options button to configure the topologies, specify component tolerances, and set the Op Amp constraints.
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MINDI ACTIVE FILTER DESIGNER USERS GUIDE Chapter 4. Advanced Options

4.1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter discusses the Mindi Advanced Options tab in greater detail. The Advanced Options tab is shown in Figure 1-6 in Section 1.3.3. This tab allows users to specify the circuit topology for each filter stage and set the rules for component selection.
4.2
TOPOLOGY SELECTION
The circuit topologies supported are the Sallen Key and Multiple Feedback (MFB). The Low-pass filters can use either the Sallen Key or MFB, the Band-pass filter is available with the MFB and the High-pass filter uses the Sallen Key. The choice of circuit topology for Low-pass filter depends on performance requirements. The MFB has low sensitivity to component variations and superior high-frequency behavior. The Sallen Key inherently has the superior gain accuracy at unity gain because its gain is not dependent on component values. For more information, refer to the filter textbooks listed in Appendix E. Selected References. Note: For Low-pass filters, changing the topology only affects the selected stage.
FIGURE 4-1:
Topologies Selection.
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4.3 RESISTOR SELECTION
The Resistor Selection allows users to select the tolerance of the resistors used in the filter circuit or use the exact calculated value. Changing the Resistor Selection affects all stages of the filter circuit. The resistor selection defaults to E96 allowing off-the-shelf components to be specified in the filter circuit solution. Note: E96 is a preferred number series specified in IEC 60063. The number following the E indicates how many standardized (commercially) available values exist in each decade (e.g., between 10 and 100, or between 100 and 1000). So, resistors conforming to E96 have 96 distinct values between 10 and 100.
FIGURE 4-2:
Resistors Selection with Tolerance.
4.4
CAPACITOR SELECTION
The Capacitor Selection allows users to select the tolerance of the capacitors used in the filter circuit or use the exact calculated value. Changing the Capacitor Selection affects all stages of the filter circuit. The capacitor selection defaults to E12 allowing off-the-shelf components to be specified in the filter circuit solution. Note: E12 is a preferred number series specified in IEC 60063. The number following the E indicates how many standardized (commercially) available values exist in each decade (e.g., between 10 and 100, or between 100 and 1000). So, capacitors conforming to E12 have 12 distinct values between 10 and 100.
FIGURE 4-3:
Capacitors Selection with Tolerance.
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Advanced Options
4.5 OP AMP CONSTRAINTS
The Op Amp Constraints text boxes allow users to specify the values for: Power Supply Voltage (VDD) VDD is the filters nominal single supply voltage with a range of 1.4V to 5.5V and dual supply voltages need to be converted to an equivalent single supply value. Maximum Output Voltage Swing (Vswing) Vswing is the maximum expected voltage swing at any filter op amps output with a range of 0 V to VDD. THD Ceiling THD Ceiling is the maximum harmonic (non-linear) distortion allowed in the application with a range of -100 dBc to -40 dBc.
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FIGURE 4-4:
Op Amp Constraints.
After configuring the desired topology and setting the specifications for the components, click the Op Amp Selection tab to select the op amp to be used in this filter.
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MINDI ACTIVE FILTER DESIGNER USERS GUIDE Chapter 5. Op Amp Selection

5.1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter discusses the Mindi Op Amp Selection tab in greater detail. The Op Amp Selection tab is shown in Figure 1-7 in Section 1.3.4. This tab allows the user to specify which Microchip op amp is used in the active filter circuit.
5.2
RECOMMENDED OP AMPS
Five tables are provided in this tab as indicated in Figure 5-1: 1. The Filter Characteristics table lists the key filter design information as a reference. 2. The Op Amp Design Constraints and Recommended Op Amp Parameters tables show the recommended op amp specifications for the filter design. 3. The Recommended Op Amps table lists those op amps that come close to the recommended op amp specifications. The ideal op amp list at the top is included for comparing simulation results to textbook filter responses. 4. The Other Op Amps table lists other op amps that are not as close to the recommended op amp specifications. The specifications that do not meet recommendations are indicated in red. Once the op amp has been selected, click the corresponding Analyze link, the Mindi Active Filter Designer & Simulator can generate and simulate the schematic of the filter circuit.
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FIGURE 5-1:
Op Amp Selection.
5.3
OP AMP SPECIFICATIONS
The following specificitions are shown to help the designer choose the right op amp. 1. Gain Bandwidth Product: The product of op amp open-loop gain times the frequency at any point where the amplifier response is attenuating at a rate of -20 dB/decade of frequency. 2. Slew Rate: The maximum rate of change at the output of an op amp. Basically, says how fast the output can follow the input. 3. Power Supply Voltage: The acceptable supply voltage which allows the linear operation of an op amp. 4. Quiescent Current (Iq): The amount of current consumed by op amp when it is not performing any work (idle).
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Op Amp Selection
5. Rail-to-Rail Input/Output: The op amp will operate correctly when its input/output is closely driven to either power rail under defined operating conditions. (N means No and Y means Yes). A detailed discussion of the op amp selection algorithms and criteria are provided in Appendix C. Op Amp Selection.
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MINDI ACTIVE FILTER DESIGNER USERS GUIDE Chapter 6. Analyze

6.1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter discusses the Mindi Analyze tab in greater detail. The Analyze tab is shown in Figure 1-8 in Section 1.3.5. This tab includes four buttons which are Interactive Schematic, Reset Design, Design Summary and Downloads, Samples and More.
6.2
INTERACTIVE SCHEMATIC
6.2.1 Schematic Viewer
The Mindi Active Filter Designer & Simulator automatically generates the full schematic view of the filter circuit with recommended component values. The individual components of the schematic can be modified, allowing users to further evaluate the design solution. Various Simulation operations can also be selected in order to analyze and evaluate the performance of the filter circuit. Detailed help on using the Schematic Viewer can be accessed via the Help button.
FIGURE 6-1:
Schematic Viewer.
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6.2.2 Edit Component Value
The value of a component (resistor or capacitor) can be changed from its default value calculated by the Mindi Active Filter Designer & Simulator. Changing the component value only affects the component that is selected. To modify a component value, click on the component to access its attributes window, as shown in Figure 6-2 through Figure 6-5. Database Tab: Contains recommended parts to use with this circuit. Users can click on the header of any column to sort the database by that column. Columnwidths can also be adjusted by dragging the boundary between columns. Custom Tab: Enter custom parameter for this component. The allowable range of capacitance is from 1.0 pF to 10 F. The allowable range of resistance is from 0 to 1.0 G. Note 1: 2: 0 , 1.0 G, 1.0 pF, and 10 F are intended for simulation purposes and is not practical in real applications. To remove parts from the schematic for simulation purposes, use 1.0 G for shunt resistors and 0 for series resistor, and use 1.0 pF for shunt capacitors and 10 F for series capacitors. It is the users responsibility to ensure the proper filter behavior when component values are changed.
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Note:
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Analyze
FIGURE 6-2:
Edit Capacitor: Database Tab.
FIGURE 6-3:
Edit Capacitor. Custom Tab.
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FIGURE 6-4:
Edit Resistor: Database Tab.
FIGURE 6-5:
Edit Resistor: Custom Tab.
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Analyze
6.2.3 Edit Op Amp
The type of op amp can also be changed. Changing the type of op amp only affects the op amp that is selected as shown in Figure 6-6. To change the op amp, move the mouse the appropriate op amp, then left-click the mouse. A dialog box will appear and the user can select the type of op amp and click OK. Note: It is users responsibility to ensure the proper filter behavior when the op amp is changed.
FIGURE 6-6:
Edit Op Amp.
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6.2.4 Select Analysis
Two types of analysis can be selected in the Select drop-down menu: AC Analysis and Transient Analysis. AC Analysis or frequency-domain analysis is used mainly in connection with amplifiers and filters, where the frequency response is of interest. The AC simulation is usually based on a sweep over a range of frequencies. In the real world, this kind of measurement would be made with a network analyzer Transient Analysis or time-domain analysis most closely simulates the phenomena seen in the real circuit by means of an oscilloscope. A simulation consists usually of a time sweep starting at t = 0 6.2.4.1 AC ANALYSIS
AC Analysis can be chosen from the Select drop-down menu.
FIGURE 6-7:
Select AC Analysis.
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Analyze
6.2.4.1.1 Configure Simulation The Configure Simulation text box allows users to set up the start frequency, stop frequency and resolution for AC Analysis. The allowable range of start and stop frequencies: 0.001 Hz to 100 MHz The allowable range of resolution: 1 point/decade to 10000 points/decade
FIGURE 6-8: 6.2.4.2
Configure Simulation: AC Analysis.
RUN SIMULATION
Click the Run button to start the simulation. A Simulation Complete dialog box pops up when the simulation is complete. Click the OK button to view the waveforms. (See Figure 6-9 and Figure 6-10).
FIGURE 6-9:
Run Simulation.
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FIGURE 6-10: 6.2.4.3
VIEW WAVEFORMS
The Waveforms drop-down menu includes two kinds of waveforms: Magnitude - Group Delay Magnitude - Phase Note 1: Group Delay is a measure of frequency domain response of the active filter. It focuses on the relative time delay among sine waves of nearly equal frequency. Magnitude means the magnitude response of the filter transfer function, which is the overall filter gain. Phase means the phase response of the filter transfer function, which is the overall filter phase shift.
2: 3:
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Analyze
FIGURE 6-11: 6.2.4.3.1
View Waveforms.
Magnitude - Group Delay
Magnitude - Group Delay can be chosen in the View Waveforms drop-down menu. The y-axes display the magnitude of the overall filter gain function and the group delay of the filter. The x-axis displays the frequency. Two sets of simulation data are shown: the response using an ideal op amp model, and the response using the selected op amps model.
FIGURE 6-12:
Magnitude - Group Delay Waveform.
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M1 or M2 can be moved horizontally to a desired frequency value. Or, double click M1 or M2 and a dialog box will appear and the user can input a frequency value to force the marker to that value. (See Figure 6-13). After the frequency value is set for M1 and M2, the values of magnitude, group delay, ideal magnitude and ideal group delay will be updated. When the checkbox is not selected, the filter response will not display the related waveforms. Also worth noting are the buttons in the upper left hand corner of the window (zoom in, zoom out, magnifier, hand tool, reset view and print) that allow the waveform view to be changed or printed. Detailed help can be accessed via the Help button.
FIGURE 6-13: 6.2.4.3.2
Set Value for Markers.
Magnitude - Phase
Magnitude - Phase can be chosen in the Waveforms drop-down menu. The y-axes displays the magnitude of overall filter gain and the phase shift between VOUT and VIN. The x-axis displays the frequency. Two sets of simulation data are shown: the response using an ideal op amp model, and the response using the selected op amps model.
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FIGURE 6-14:
Magnitude - Phase Waveform.
Magnitude - Phase waveform has the same user interface as Magnitude - Group Delay waveform. (Section 6.2.4.3.1)
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6.2.4.4 TRANSIENT ANALYSIS Transient Analysis can be chosen from the Select drop-down menu.
FIGURE 6-15: 6.2.4.5
Transient Analysis.
CONFIGURE SIMULATION
The Configure Simulation text boxes allows the user to set up the start time and stop time for the Transient Analysis. The allowable range of Stop Time: 1 us to 100s.
FIGURE 6-16:
Configure Simulation: Transient Analysis.
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Analyze
6.2.4.6 RUN SIMULATION Click the Run button to start the simulation. A Simulation Complete dialog pops up when the simulation is complete. Click the OK button to view the waveforms.
FIGURE 6-17:
Run imulation.
FIGURE 6-18:
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6.2.4.7 VIEW WAVEFORMS Click the Waveform drop-down menu and select Step Response.
FIGURE 6-19: 6.2.4.7.1
Waveforms.
Step Response
The y-axis displays the voltage of the step response. The x-axis displays the time.
FIGURE 6-20:
Step Response.
Step Response waveform has the same user interface as Magnitude-Group Delay waveform. For more information, refer to Section 6.2.4.3.1.
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6.3 RESET DESIGN
Click the Reset Design button to restore schematic to the original application circuit that was generated from the users inputs on the Input Requirements page. This action will reset all component values back to their default values.
FIGURE 6-21:
Reset Design.
6.4
DESIGN SUMMARY
Click the Design Summary button to display or print a single page summary of the application circuit solution, including Input Requirements, Schematic, Simulation Waveforms and Bill of materials (BOM).
FIGURE 6-22:
Design Summary.
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6.5 DOWNLOADS, SAMPLES AND MORE
Click the Downloads, Sample and More button to download tools and materials which includ the schematic, BOM, filter SPICE model and Mindi offline version. Users also can directly link to Microchips device web pages, sample/order a device, order an evaluation board.
FIGURE 6-23:
Downloads, Samples and More.
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MINDI ACTIVE FILTER DESIGNER USERS GUIDE Appendix A. Filter Magnitude Templates
A.1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter provides additional information on the Low-pass, Band-pass, and High-pass filter templates used in the Mindi Active Filter Designer & Simulator.
A.2
FILTER MAGNITUDE RESPONSES

A.2.1 LOW-PASS FILTER MAGNITUDE RESPONSE
The magnitude response of Low-pass filters is shown in Figure A-1.
Magnitude (dB)
Stop Band
Frequency (Hz)
FIGURE A-1:
Low-pass Filter Template.
The nominal filter response is required to stay within the three regions: Pass-band, Transition band and Stop-band. The relevant parameters for the three regions and the controlling inequalities are: Pass-band 0 f fP 0 A AP Where: HM A AP * fP * BW = = = = = Maximum Transfer Function Magnitude (dB) Attenuation (relative to HM) (dB) Pass-band Ripple/Max. Attenuation (dB) Pass-band Frequency (Hz) -3 dB Bandwidth
* sometimes referred to as cut-off
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Transition Band fP f fS AP A AS Where: fP fS AP A AS Stop-band fS f AS A Where: fS AS A = = = Stop-band Edge Frequency (Hz) Minimum Stop-band Attenuation (dB) Attenuation (relative to HM) (dB) = = = = = Pass-band Frequency (Hz) Stop-band Edge Frequency (Hz) Pass-band Ripple/Max. Attenuation (dB) Attenuation (relative to HM) (dB) Minimum Stop-band Attenuation (dB)
The gain parameter (G) in the Mindi Active Filter Designer & Simulator corresponds to the DC gain (for good sensitivity performance). Thus: G G = = HM; Bessel, Butterworth and Chebychev (n = 1, 3, 5, 7) HM - AP; Chebychev (n = 2, 4, 6, 8)
The limits that Mindi Active Filter Designer & Simulator enforces on these Low-pass parameters are: 0.1 Hz fP < fS 1.0 MHz AP = 3.0 dB, Bessel Filters 0.01 dB AP 3.0 dB, Butterworth and Chebychev 10 dB AS 100 dB 1 V/V G 10 V/V, (0 dB to 20 dB) Note: The current version of Mindi requires negative values for the attenuations (e.g., AP and AS). For example, AP = 3 dB is entered as -3 in the Attenuation text box. AS = 80 dB is entered as -80 in the Attenuation text box.
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Filter Magnitude Templates

A.2.2 BAND-PASS FILTER MAGNITUDE RESPONSE
The magnitude response of Band-pass filters is shown in Figure A-2.
Magnitude (dB)
Pass Band Transition Band Transition Band
Stop Band
Stop Band
Frequency (Hz)
FIGURE A-2:
Band-pass Filter Template.
The nominal filter response is required to stay within the five regions shown (Pass-band, two transition bands and two Stop-bands). The relevant parameters for the three regions and the controlling inequalities are: Lower Stop-band f fSL AS A Where: fSL AS A HM fSL < f < fPL AP < A < AS Where: = fSL = fPL * AP A AS = = = = = = = Lower Stop-band Edge Frequency (Hz) Minimum Stop-band Attenuation (dB) Attenuation (relative to HM) (dB) Maximum Transfer Function Magnitude (dB)
Lower Transition Band
Lower Stop-band Edge Frequency (Hz) Lower Pass-band Frequency (Hz) Pass-band Ripple/Max. Attenuation (dB) Attenuation (relative to HM) (dB) Minimum Stop-band Attenuation (dB)
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Pass-band fPL f fPU 0 A AP Where: = fPL * fPU * A =
Lower Pass-band Frequency (Hz) Upper Pass-band Frequency (Hz) Attenuation (relative to HM) (dB) Pass-band Ripple/Max. Attenuation (dB)
= AP * * sometimes referred to as cut-off Upper Transition Band fPU < f < fSU AP < A < AS Where: = fPU * = fSU AP * =
Upper Pass-band Frequency (Hz) Upper Stop-band Edge Frequency (Hz) Pass-band Ripple/Max. Attenuation (dB)
= Min. Stop-band Attenuation (dB) AS * sometimes referred to as cut-off Upper Stop-Band fSU f AS A Where: fSU AS
= =
Upper Stop-band Edge Frequency (Hz) Min. Stop-band Attenuation (dB)
The gain parameter (G) in the Mindi Active Filter Designer & Simulator corresponds to the mid-band gain (for ease of implementation), where: f0 Thus, G G = = HM ; HM - A P ; Bessel, Butterworth and Chebychev (n = 2, 6) Chebychev (n = 4, 8) = = Mid-band Frequency (fPL fPU)1/2
The limits that Mindi Active Filter Designer & Simulator enforces on these band-pass parameters are: 0.1 Hz fSL < fPL < fPU < fSU 1.0 MHz 1.2210 fPU/fPL 5.8284 0.01 dB AP 3.0 dB 10 dB AS 100 dB 1 V/V G 10 V/V, (0 dB to 20 dB) The current version of Mindi requires negative values for the attenuations (e.g., AP and AS). For example, AP = 3 dB is entered as -3 in the Attenuation text box. AS = 80 dB is entered as -80 in the Attenuation text box.
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Filter Magnitude Templates

A.2.3 HIGH-PASS FILTER MAGNITUDE RESPONSE
The magnitude response of High-pass filters is shown in Figure A-3.
Magnitude (dB)
Stop Band
Frequency (Hz)
FIGURE A-3:
High-pass Filter Template.
The nominal filter response is required to stay within the three regions shown (Pass-band, Transition Band and Stop-band). The relevant parameters for the three regions and the controlling inequalities are: Pass-band fP f 0 A AP Where: fP * BW HM A
= = = =
Pass-band Frequency (Hz) -3 dB Bandwidth Maximum Transfer Function Magnitude (dB) Attenuation (relative to HM) (dB) Pass-band Ripple/Max. Attenuation (dB)
= AP * * sometimes referred to as cutoff Transition Band fS < f < fP AP < A < AS Where: = fS = fP * AP * A = =
Stop-band Edge Frequency (Hz) Pass-band Frequency (Hz) Pass-band Ripple/Max. Attenuation (dB)
Attenuation (relative to HM) (dB) = Minimum Stop-band Attenuation (dB) AS * sometimes referred to as cutoff
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Stop-band f fS AS A Where fS AS A
= = =
Stop-band Edge Frequency (Hz) Minimum Stop-band Attenuation (dB) Attenuation (relative to HM) (dB)
The gain parameter (G) in the Mindi Active Filter Designer & Simulator corresponds to the high frequency gain (at "infinity" for good sensitivity performance). Thus: G G = = HM ; HM - A P ; Bessel, Butterworth and Chebychev (n = 1, 3, 5, 7) Chebychev (n = 2, 4, 6, 8)
The limits that the Mindi Active Filter Designer & Simulator enforces on these High-pass parameters are: 0.1 Hz fS < fP 1.0 MHz 0.01 dB AP 3.0 dB 10 dB AS 100 dB 1 V/V G 10 V/V, (0 dB to 20 dB) Note: The current version of Mindi requires negative values for the attenuations (e.g., AP and AS). For example, AP = 3 dB is entered as -3 in the Attenuation text box. AS = 80 dB is entered as -80 in the Attenuation text box.
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MINDI ACTIVE FILTER DESIGNER USERS GUIDE Appendix B. Low-Pass Filter Approximations
B.1 INTRODUCTION
The Mindi Active Filter Designer & Simulator supports three most commonly used filter approximations: Butterworth, Bessel and Chebyshev. The tool allows the design of Low-pass filters with Chebychev, Bessel or Butterworth. It also allows design Band-pass and High-pass filters with Chebychev and Butterworth responses. Lets choose the Low-pass filter with 6th order as an example and discuss the difference between these approximations.
B.1.1
Butterworth Low-pass Approximation
It has the following characteristics: Maximally-flat-magnitude-response filters, optimized for gain flatness in the Pass-band. Above the pass-band frequency the attenuation is -20 dB/decade/order (Figure B-1) Moderate group delay response (Figure B-2) Moderate overshoot and ringing in the step response (Figure B-3) The magnitude - phase response of the 6th order Low-pass filters with Butterworth approximation is shown in Figure B-1.
FIGURE B-1:
Magnitude - Phase Response.
The magnitude - group delay response of the 6th order Low-pass filters with Butterworth approximation is shown in Figure B-2.
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FIGURE B-2:
Magnitude - Group Delay Response
The step response of the 6th order Low-pass filters with Butterworth approximation is shown in Figure B-3.
FIGURE B-3:
Step Response.
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Low-Pass Filter Approximations

B.1.2 Bessel Low-pass Approximation
It has the following Low-pass characteristics: Moderate magnitude response and the attenuation above pass-band frequency which is not as steep as a Butterworth response of the same order. (Figure B-4) Maximally flat group delay or linear phase response (Figure B-5) Minimal overshoot and ringing in the step response (Figure B-6) The magnitude - phase response of the 6th order Low-pass filters with Bessel approximation is shown in Figure B-4.
FIGURE B-4:
Magnitude - Phase Response with Bessel Approximation.
The magnitude - phase response of the 6th order Low-pass filters with Bessel approximation is shown in Figure B-5.
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FIGURE B-5:
Magnitude - Group Response with Bessel Approximation.
The step response of the 6th order Low-pass filters with Bessel approximation is shown in Figure B-6.
FIGURE B-6:
Step Response with Bessel Approximation.
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B.1.3 Chebyshev Low-pass Approximation
It has the following Low-pass characteristics: Amplitude variation (ripple) in the Pass-band, but steeper roll-off above the pass-band frequency than Butterworh and Bessel (Figure B-7) Poor group delay or phase response (Figure B-8) More overshoot and ringing in the step response than Butterworth and Bessel (Figure B-9) The magnitude - phase response of the 6th order Low-pass filters with Chebyshev approximation is shown in Figure B-7.
FIGURE B-7:
Magnitude - Phase Response with Chebyshev Approximation.
The magnitude - group response of the 6th order Low-pass filters with Chebyshev approximation is shown in Figure B-8.
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FIGURE B-8: Approximation.
Magnitude - Group Delay Response with Chebyshev
The step response of the 6th order Low-pass filters with Chebyshev approximation is shown in Figure B-9.
FIGURE B-9:
Step Response with Chebyshev Approximation.
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B.1.4
TABLE B-1:
Summary of Low-pass Filter Responses
FILTER APPROXIMATION SUMMARY (NOTE 1 THRU NOTE 3)

Frequency Domain Time Domain Transition from Pass-band to Stop-band Poor Moderate Good Overshoot Good Moderate Poor Ringing Good Moderate Poor
Approximations
Gain Flatness in Group Delay Flatness Pass-band in Pass-band Moderate Good Poor Good Moderate Poor
Bessel Butterworth Chebyshev Note 1: 2: 3:
Bessel approximation only supports Low-pass filter. Overshoot is the amount which output voltage exceeds its target value. Ringing is an unwanted oscillation of a voltage or current.
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MINDI ACTIVE FILTER DESIGNER USERS GUIDE Appendix C. Op Amp Selection

C.1 INTRODUCTION
C.1.1 OP AMP SMALL SIGNAL BANDWITH
The op amps selected for your filter need to be fast enough to avoid problems with non-linear distortion and filter response distortion. A crude estimate of the op amp GBWP (Gain Bandwidth Product) that you need for a filter section is: GBWP = = = = = = = = = = HM 100 fP, Low-pass HMQ 100 fPU, Band-pass HMmax {100 fP, fmax}, High-pass Filter section's maximum gain (V/V) Low-pass and High-pass filters Pass-band frequency (Hz) Band-pass filter's upper Pass-band frequency (Hz) Band-pass filter's overall Q-factor 1/"fractional bandwidth" (fPL fPU)1/2/(fPU - fPL) Maximum Pass-band/signal frequency for High-pass response >> fP
Where: HM fP fPU Q
fmax
Try op amps with different GBWPs to see what you require. Small signal frequency response (typically VOUT < 100 mVP-P) starts to peak as the GBWP goes too low. Harmonic distortion also grows as the GBWP goes lower.
C.1.2
OP AMP FULL-POWER BANDWIDTH
The op amps also need to handle large signals. The SR (Slew Rate) specified in the op amp data sheets is related to the full-power bandwidth as follows. fFPBW Where: VOUT_P-P SR fFPBW = = = = SR/(VOUT_P-P) (Hz) Filter section's maximum output voltage swing (VP-P) < VDD VSS Slew rate (V/s); data sheets usually give units of V/s (1 V/s = 1,000,000 V/s) op amp full-power bandwidth (Hz)
Sine waves faster than fFPBW will not be faithfully reproduced because their derivative (slew rate) is too high.
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In order to keep harmonic (non-linear) distortion to a minimum, the recommended minimum SR for all op amps in the filter is: SR = = = = = XFF VOUT_P-P fP, Low-pass XFF VOUT_P-P fPU, Band-pass XFF VOUT_P-P fmax, High-pass Low-pass and High-pass filters' Pass-band frequency (Hz) Band-pass filter's upper Pass-band frequency (Hz) Maximum Pass-band/signal frequency for High-pass response >> fP rough fudge factor for distortion performance (relative to fundamental) 2, THDSR = -60 dBc 4, THDSR = -72 dBc 8, THDSR = -84 dBc 16, THDSR = -96 dBc Slew Rate induced distortion level (dBc)
Where: fP fPU fmax XFF
= =
THDSR
Note that non-linear distortion may include a DC offset term.
C.1.3
OP AMP OUTPUT LOADING
Choose the resistance values in your filter so that the op amp is not overloaded. A compromise among loading, noise and parasitic RC time constants needs to be made. To scale the resistor values, change the capacitor values in the Filter Circuit Schematic within the Mindi.
C.1.4
MINIMUM GAIN
Most op amps are unity gain stable (G +1 V/V). A few op amps need to be set at higher gains to remain stable (e.g., G +10 V/V for the MCP6141). If you need gain in your filter, this kind of part can give you the bandwidth and the gain you need with less quiescent current. Note that inverting gains, used in Multiple Feedback (MFB) sections, have an equivalent "noise gain" that is used to determine stability. It is calculated as: 1 + |G| (e.g., a signal gain of -1 V/V gives a noise gain of +2 V/V).
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MINDI ACTIVE FILTER DESIGNER USERS GUIDE Appendix D. Group Delay

D.1 INTRODUCTION
Group Delay is a measure of frequency domain response. It focuses on the relative time delay among sine waves of nearly equal frequency. Its usual definition is: () gd() = = = = = = = = = = Radian Frequency (rad/s) Phase Response (rad) atan(Im{G}/Re{G}) group delay (s) -d(w)/d Frequency (Hz = cycles/s) Phase Response () atan(Im{G}/Re{G}) group delay (s) (1 cycle/360) (-d(f) / df)
An equivalent definition, when frequency is in Hz and phase is in degrees, is: f (f) gd(f)
Figure D-1 and Figure D-2 illustrate phase and group delay.
360 jump
(0)
180 jump (transmission zero)
Phase () (0) - 360
fP
fS
Frequency (Hz) FIGURE D-1: Low-pass Phase Response.
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Group Delay (s)
gd(0)
fP
fS
Frequency (Hz) FIGURE D-2: Low-pass Group Delay.
Some reasons that group delay has been traditionally used for filter work are: It is easier to manipulate mathematically (no arc-tangent functions) Group delay is easier to optimize: - Its jump discontinuities are only at transmission zeros on the j-axis (gain is zero) - It is a non-negative function for Low-pass filters It applies directly to AM modulated signals: - The information is delayed by the group delay (also known as envelope delay) - It maps directly to group delay at baseband - The carrier is delayed by a different time (total phase shift divided by carrier frequency) It is a good indicator of Low-pass step response quality: - Constant group delay in the pass-band, and well into the Transition band (A < 10 dB to 20 dB), indicates a very good step response - Group delay with peaking (usually near fP) indicates overshoot and ringing
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MINDI ACTIVE FILTER DESIGNER USERS GUIDE Appendix E. Selected References

E.1 INTRODUCTION
E.1.1 FILTER TEXTBOOKS AND CLASSIC REFERENCES
[1] Arthur B. Williams and Fred J. Taylor, Electronic Filter Design Handbook, 3rd ed., McGraw-Hill, 1995. [2] Rolf Schaumann, M.S. Ghausi, and Kenneth R. Laker, Design of Analog Filters: Passive, Active RC, and Switched Capacitor, Prentice Hall, 1990. [3] Andreas Antoniou, Digital Filters: Analysis and Design, McGraw-Hill, 1979. [4] Anatol I. Zverev, Handbook of Filter Synthesis, Wiley, John & Sons, 1967. [5] Rolf Schaumann, Mac E. Van Valkenburg, and Mac Van Valkenburg, Design of Analog Filters, 2nd ed., Oxford University Press, 2001.
E.1.2
APPLICATION NOTES
[1] Bonnie Baker, Anti-Aliasing, Analog Filters for Data Acquisition Systems, Application Note 699, DS00699, Microchip Technology Inc., 1999.
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Mindi Active Filter Designer Users Guide

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MINDI ACTIVE FILTER DESIGNER USERS GUIDE Table of Contents

Chapter 2. Filter Design Tutorial

Chapter 3. Filter Requirements

Chapter 4. Advanced Options

Chapter 5. Op Amp Selection

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Mindi Active Filter Designer Users Guide

Appendix B. Low-Pass Filter Approximations

Appendix C. Op Amp Selection

Appendix D. Group Delay

Appendix E. Selected References

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MINDI ACTIVE FILTER DESIGNER USERS GUIDE Preface

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Mindi Active Filter Designer Users Guide

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Mindi Active Filter Designer Users Guide

DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY

Revision A (June 2007)

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MINDI ACTIVE FILTER DESIGNER USERS GUIDE Chapter 1. Overview

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Mindi can be accessed on the Microchip Home Page.

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FIGURE 1-2: Home Page.

Bring up the Mindi Circuit Designer & Simulator on the Mindi

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Mindi Active Filter Designer Users Guide

New User Registration.

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Application Circuit Tab

Filter Requirements Tab

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FILTER DESIGN EXAMPLE

Filter Response Template for a Butterworth Low-Pass Filter.

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Mindi Active Filter Designer Users Guide

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Filter Design Tutorial

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Filter Design Tutorial

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Mindi Active Filter Designer Users Guide

AC Analysis and Transient Analysis.

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Filter Design Tutorial

Configure the Simulation.