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This document describes an experiment to design and characterize an RC passive high pass filter. The filter was built using specified resistor and capacitor values to achieve a desired cut-off frequency calculated using the formula fc = 1/(2πRC). The output voltage of the filter was measured for different input frequencies from a function generator to observe the filtering behavior. The results were analyzed to determine the actual cut-off frequency and compare to the theoretical value, and investigate how changing R and C values affected the filter's performance. The experiment helped understand the behavior and applications of passive filters in electronic circuits.

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High Pass

This document describes an experiment to design and characterize an RC passive high pass filter. The filter was built using specified resistor and capacitor values to achieve a desired cut-off frequency calculated using the formula fc = 1/(2πRC). The output voltage of the filter was measured for different input frequencies from a function generator to observe the filtering behavior. The results were analyzed to determine the actual cut-off frequency and compare to the theoretical value, and investigate how changing R and C values affected the filter's performance. The experiment helped understand the behavior and applications of passive filters in electronic circuits.

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Title: Design and Characterization of an R-C Passive High Pass Filter

Abstract:

This lab experiment aimed to design and characterize an R-C passive high pass filter, which allows higher-
frequency signals to pass through while attenuating lower frequencies. The design process involved
selecting appropriate resistor and capacitor values to achieve the desired cut-off frequency. The output
voltage of the filter was then measured and recorded for different input frequencies to observe its
filtering behavior.

1. Introduction:

Passive filters are essential components in electronic circuits used to modify the frequency response of
signals. The high pass filter allows higher-frequency signals to pass through while attenuating lower
frequencies. The filter's performance is determined by the values of the resistor (R) and capacitor (C)
used in its construction. The cut-off frequency, which is the frequency where the output voltage drops to
-3 dB, can be calculated using the formula: f_c = 1 / (2 * π * R * C).

2. Experimental Setup:

The following components were used in the experiment:

- Function generator
- Resistor (R) - [specify resistance value]

- Capacitor (C) - [specify capacitance value]

- Oscilloscope

- Connecting wires

- Breadboard

3. Procedure:

1. Connect the function generator's output to the input of the R-C high pass filter circuit.

2. Connect the output of the R-C filter circuit to channel 1 of the oscilloscope.

3. Ensure all connections are secure and the circuit is correctly assembled on the breadboard.

4. Set the function generator to produce a sine wave signal with an amplitude of [specify amplitude] and
no DC offset.

5. Start with a conservative estimate for the values of R and C, or use values obtained from a previous
experiment or design calculations.

6. Sweep the input frequency of the function generator from high frequencies to low frequencies in
increments of [specify increment] and note down the corresponding input and output voltages.

7. Take at least [specify number] readings for a comprehensive analysis.

8. Repeat the measurements for different combinations of R and C values to compare their effects on the
filter's performance.

4. Data Table:

Record the data for each measurement in the following table:

| Frequency (Hz) | Input Voltage (V) | Output Voltage (V) |

|----------------|-------------------|-------------------|

| [Freq1] | [InputV1] | [OutputV1] |

| [Freq2] | [InputV2] | [OutputV2] |

| [Freq3] | [InputV3] | [OutputV3] |

| ... | ... | ... |

| [FreqN] | [InputVN] | [OutputVN] |


5. Results and Analysis:

- Plot the output voltage (in dB or V) against the input frequency (in logarithmic scale) to visualize the
frequency response of the filter.

- Calculate the cut-off frequency (f_c) using the formula mentioned in the Introduction.

- Compare the measured cut-off frequency with the theoretical value based on the resistor and capacitor
values used.

- Discuss any discrepancies and possible sources of error in the experiment.

- Analyze how different values of R and C affect the filter's performance and discuss their implications.

6. Conclusion:

In this lab experiment, an R-C passive high pass filter was designed and characterized. The filter's
frequency response was observed by measuring the input and output voltages for various input
frequencies. The results were compared to theoretical expectations, and the effects of different R and C
values on the filter's performance were analyzed. The experiment provided valuable insights into the
behavior of passive filters and their applications in electronic circuits.

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