SBOU162A March 2017 – May 2017
Figure 27 shows the schematic for the dual-supply, Sallen-Key Filter circuit configuration.
Sallen-Key is one of the most commonly applied active filter topologies. The Sallen-Key is a non-inverting, voltage-controlled, voltage-source (VCVS) able to attain larger Qs with a stable response than other filter topologies. Because Sallen-Key is non-inverting, it might be preferable over the MFB topology.
For this EVM, the Sallen-key filter can be configured for unity-gain by populating R1 with a short and leaving R2 open. Gain can be added by adding the appropriate resistors to R2 and R1 as explained in FilterPro.
The dual-supply, Sallen-Key filter can be configured as a low-pass filter, high-pass filter, or band-pass filter based on the component selection of Z1 through Z5. Table 6 displays the type of passive component that should be chosen for Z1 through Z5 for each filter configuration.
Pass-Band
Filter Type |
Type of Component (Z1) | Type of Component (Z2) | Type of Component (Z3) | Type of Component (Z4) | Type of Component (Z5) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Low Pass | R1 | R2 | C3 | C4 | Not populated |
High Pass | C1 | C2 | R3 | R4 | Not populated |
Band Pass | R1 | C2 | R3 | R4 | C5 |
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The PCB layout of the top layer of the dual-supply, Sallen-Key filter circuit configuration is displayed in Figure 28.
The PCB layout of the bottom layer of the dual-supply, Sallen-Key filter circuit configuration is displayed in Figure 29.