Multi-Function Active-Only High-Order Current-Driven Filter

Abstract

A new multi-function high-order current-driven filter is proposed. The filter uses only operational amplifiers, and operational transconductance amplifiers (OTAs). Without using any external passive elements, a variety of high-order input-current/output-current and/or input-current/output-voltage responses can be realised without changing the circuit topology and without any matching or cancellation conditions. The parameters of the high-order filter responses can be electronically tuned by adjusting the bias currents of the OTAs.