SBOU162A March 2017 – May 2017
Figure 9 shows the schematic for the single-supply, multiple feedback (MFB) filter circuit configuration.
The MFB topology (sometimes called infinite gain or Rauch) is often preferred, due to low sensitivity to component variations. The MFB topology creates an inverting second-order stage. This inversion may, or may not, be a concern in the filter application.
The single-supply, MFB filter circuit 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 3 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 | C2 | R3 | R4 | C5 |
High Pass | C1 | R2 | C3 | C4 | R5 |
Band Pass | R1 | R2 | C3 | C4 | R5 |
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Capacitor C2 provides the option to filter noise that may be introduced from the Vref input. calculates the cutoff frequency due to C2.
The PCB layout of the top layer of the single-supply, MFB filter configuration is displayed in Figure 10.
The PCB layout of the bottom layer of the single-supply, MFB filter configuration is displayed in Figure 11.