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RC Low Pass Filter

The experiment aims to study and verify an RC low-pass filter. An RC low-pass filter allows signals below a cut-off frequency (fc) to pass through, while blocking signals with higher frequencies. The circuit consists of a resistor and capacitor connected in series. Measurements of input and output voltages are taken for various frequencies, and plotted on a graph of frequency versus gain. From this graph, the cut-off frequency is determined, which should match the calculated value of fc = 1/2πRC. The results demonstrate the RC low-pass filter functioning as expected based on theory.

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RC Low Pass Filter

The experiment aims to study and verify an RC low-pass filter. An RC low-pass filter allows signals below a cut-off frequency (fc) to pass through, while blocking signals with higher frequencies. The circuit consists of a resistor and capacitor connected in series. Measurements of input and output voltages are taken for various frequencies, and plotted on a graph of frequency versus gain. From this graph, the cut-off frequency is determined, which should match the calculated value of fc = 1/2πRC. The results demonstrate the RC low-pass filter functioning as expected based on theory.

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Experiment # 5

You tube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oy9Nsql4iIw

Name of the Experiment: To study and verification of RC low pass filter.

Theory: Basically an electrical filter is a circuit that can be designed to modify reshape or reject
all unwanted frequencies of an electrical signal and accept or pass only those signals wanted by
the circuit’s designer.

In low frequency application’s (up to 100 kHz) passive filters are generally constructed using
simple RC networks, while higher frequency filters (above 100 kHz) are usually made from RLC
components. A simple passive RC low pass filter or LPF can be easily made by connecting
together in series a single resistor with a capacitor as shown in the circuit diagram. In this type of
filter arrangement the input signal (Vin) is applied to the series combination but the output signal
(Vout) is taken across the capacitor only. This type of filter is known generally as a “first order
filter” or one-pole filter.

Apparatus:

i. Signal generator
ii. Oscilloscope
iii. Bread board
iv. Resistor (~ 10 kΩ)
v. Capacitor (~ µF)

Nature of the graph:

Frequency versus gain graph


6
5
4
Gain

3
2
1
0
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2
Frequency (kHz)

Circuit diagram of RC low pass filter: Figure: Frequency response curve


Formula:

Av = and fc =

Procedure:
i. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram
ii. Switch on the signal generator
iii. Measure input voltage Vin
iv. For various values of frequency f, note the values of output voltage Vout
v. Draw a graph of frequency vs gain ( )
vi. Calculate cut off frequency

Tabulation:
Input voltage Frequency Output voltage Gain
Vin (V) f (kHz) Vout (V) Av =

Result: Thus the RC low pass filter is verified.

Note: The low-pass filter transmits signals below fc and blocks higher frequencies. The output
voltage amplitude at f = fc is = 70.7% of the maximum amplitude. The cut off frequency is
equal to or

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