Build a filter that will accept a 200hz square wave

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The discussion focuses on designing a filter to accept a 200Hz square wave while eliminating all harmonics except the fundamental frequency. Participants emphasize the need for a low-pass filter (LPF) to manage the DC component, suggesting that the response time and acceptable ripple must be calculated based on the chosen resistor (R) and capacitor (C) values. The conversation also clarifies the requirement for either passing both AC and DC components or isolating the DC component while blocking the AC.

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  • Understanding of low-pass filter design principles
  • Knowledge of resistor-capacitor (RC) time constant calculations
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  • Basic circuit design skills for implementing filters
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i need to build a filter that will accept a 200hz square wave that will remove all harmonics other than the fundamental. there also needs to be an option to pass or block the dc value in the circuit. i understand the how to make the filter, but not the part about how i would have an option with the dc. how would i do this?
 
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Add another LP filter as shown. You did not specify a response time, so you'll have to calculate the R and C. A sufficiently low-pass filter will pass the DC component with some ripple that you must define as acceptable. Its a trade-off between response time and AC ripple.

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Just reread your post. Do you want:

1) The AC component only with an option to pass the AC + DC

or

2) The AC component only with an option to eliminate the AC and pass just the DC component?
 

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