RC Filter Analysis and Bode Plot Characterization

RC Filter Analysis and Bode Plot Characterization

In this lab we will analyze sinusoidal steady-state filters, focusing on low-pass and high-pass RC filters in both passive and active configurations. The experiments emphasize the relationship between theoretical and experimental data for amplitude and phase responses. We will also learn about Bode plots.

Objectives, Learning Goals, Expected Outcomes:

• Understand the behavior of low-pass and high-pass filters.
• Measure amplitude and phase responses experimentally and compare them with theoretical models.
• Construct and analyze an active high-pass filter using an operational amplifier.
• Grasp the fundamental concepts of transfer functions and their phasor representations.
• Develop skills in constructing and analyzing filters using circuit components and oscilloscope measurements.
• Interpret and create Bode plots for circuit responses.

This experiment deepened understanding of steady-state sinusoidal filters and their practical applications. Skills in constructing, measuring, and analyzing circuits were enhanced. The connection between theory and practice was reinforced, highlighting the importance of precision in experimental work. Future applications may explore multi-stage filters or real-time signal processing systems.