Contents
Chapter 1 Filter Fundamentals
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Filter Characterization
1.2.1 Lumped
1.2.2 Linear
1.2.3 Continuous-Time and Discrete-Time
1.2.4 Time-Invariant
1.2.5 Finite
1.2.6 Passive and Active
1.3 Types of Filters
1.4 Steps in Filter Design
1.5 Analysis
1.5.1 Nodal Analysis
1.5.2 Network Parameters
1.5.2.1 One-Port Network
1.5.2.2 Two-Port Network
1.5.3 Two-Port Interconnections
1.5.3.1 Series–Series Connection
1.5.3.2 Parallel–Parallel Connection
1.5.3.3 Series Input–Parallel Output Connection
1.5.3.4 Parallel Input–Series Output Connection
1.5.3.5 Cascade Connection
1.5.4 Network Transfer Functions
1.6 Continuous-Time Filter Functions
1.6.1 Pole-Zero Locations
1.6.2 Frequency Response
1.6.3 Transient Response
1.6.3.1 Impulse Response
1.6.3.2 Step Response
1.6.4 Step and Frequency Response
1.7 Stability
1.7.1 Short-Circuit and Open-Circuit Stability
1.7.2 Absolute Stability and Potential Instability
1.8 Passivity Criteria for One- and Two-Port Networks
1.8.1 One-Ports
1.8.2 Two-Ports
1.8.3 Activity
1.8.4 Passivity and Stability
1.9 Reciprocity
1.10 Summary
References and Further Reading
Chapter 2 The Approximation Problem
2.1 Introduction

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