Non-Integer Order Generalized Filters Designs

Abstract

Non-integer order filters can be derived from a generalized structure presented in this work. More specifically, fractional-order and power-law filters of single- or double-order are special cases of non-integer order filters with three degrees of freedom and can be implemented using a Current Feedback Operational Amplifier as the active element. The transfer function is formed as a ratio of two impedances which can be synthesized using Foster or Cauer RC networks. A curve-fitting based technique is employed for approximating the magnitude and phase of each impedance. The behavior of the presented structures is evaluated through simulation results, using the OrCAD design suite and, also, through experimental results.

Keywords

• Analog filters
• current feedback operational amplifiers
• generalized filters
• fractional-order filters
• non-integer order filters
• power-law filters