Designing a Foster 1 Network for Impedance Testing

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The discussion focuses on designing a Foster 1 network for impedance testing using the given transfer function z=(x^2+4)/(x(x^2+2). The user performed a partial fraction expansion, resulting in components that include capacitors and an inductor. They question whether a Foster network can consist solely of capacitors and express confusion about the configuration, noting that one capacitor may actually represent an inductor. The user seeks clarification on how to test the small and large impedance values in this context.
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Homework Statement


Design and show a foster 1 network

z=(x^2+4)/(x(x^2+2))

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So first I did the partial fraction expansion and I got (2/x)-(x/(x^2+2)). Next I got everything in the denominator so (1/x/2)-(1/(x+(2/x)) when I do this though I get all capacitors I get one series capacitor at (1/2) and one capacitor at 1 which is in parallel with (1/2) iis this wrong?
 
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I guess what I should ask is a foster netwrok possible with only capacitors
 
Well actually it will be an LC network not RC and Z(0)=infinity and Z(infinity)=1 so there will be a series inductor. This also means one of the capcitors will actually be an inductor with a value of 1/8. But how do you test Zsmall and Zlarge?
 
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