Build a RC bandpass filter to pass only 60Hz

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This discussion focuses on building an RC bandpass filter specifically designed to pass a 60Hz signal. The user seeks guidance on selecting appropriate capacitors and resistors for a Butterworth response with a narrow bandwidth centered around 60Hz. The conversation highlights the preference for an integrated circuit that operates without a separate supply voltage, as opposed to active filters that require additional components and power supply considerations. The recommendation leans towards using LC passive filters for power supply applications instead of active filters.

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  • Understanding of RC bandpass filter design
  • Knowledge of Butterworth filter characteristics
  • Familiarity with passive versus active filter applications
  • Basic electronics concepts, including capacitors and resistors
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  • Research the design and implementation of LC passive filters
  • Study Butterworth filter design principles and calculations
  • Explore integrated circuits suitable for filter applications
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I'm wanting to build a RC bandpass filter to pass only 60Hz. But I do not know what capacitors and resistors to use. Can anyone tell me what capacitor and resistors I should use?
 
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Idea04 said:
I'm wanting to build a RC bandpass filter to pass only 60Hz. But I do not know what capacitors and resistors to use. Can anyone tell me what capacitor and resistors I should use?

What is the application? What order filter do you want? What polynomial? What width? Active or passive? Is this for some power application?
 
I'm looking for a butterworth response, bandwidth to be as close as possible to 60Hz, active filter and it is for power supply. I have a lot of frequencies all on one line and I want to get rid of the unwanted frequencies. I was looking at different types of filters like the switched capacitor filter but it requires a separate supply voltage to operate. And the op-amp requires external parts. What I am looking for is an intergrated circuit that doesn't require a separate supply voltage to operate. And is programed to have a passband of 60Hz.
 
Idea04 said:
I'm looking for a butterworth response, bandwidth to be as close as possible to 60Hz, active filter and it is for power supply. I have a lot of frequencies all on one line and I want to get rid of the unwanted frequencies. I was looking at different types of filters like the switched capacitor filter but it requires a separate supply voltage to operate. And the op-amp requires external parts. What I am looking for is an intergrated circuit that doesn't require a separate supply voltage to operate. And is programed to have a passband of 60Hz.

You wouldn't normally use an active filter for a power supply. The active circuit would then have to supply the power, and you're not going to get much power out of an opamp.

What is the RMS voltage level of the 60Hz signal? How much power are you passing through? It sounds like you should look at LC passive filters:

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread/t-112384.html

http://electronicdesign.com/Articles/Index.cfm?AD=1&ArticleID=2874
 
Most likely this can only be answered by an "old timer". I am making measurements on an uA709 op amp (metal can). I would like to calculate the frequency rolloff curves (I can measure them). I assume the compensation is via the miller effect. To do the calculations I would need to know the gain of the transistors and the effective resistance seen at the compensation terminals, not including the values I put there. Anyone know those values?

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