The Passive Filter

The original passive filter, still much used today. All the elements are passive LCR, as lumped or transmission line when distributed, thus in contrast to an active filter there will always be a loss factor. These filters come in many formats, response, in many cases used as prototypes for active (digital) filters.

Butterworth Filters

This is a class of maximally flat filters. A compromise between flat group delay, rolloff and flat magnitude.

Butterworth Filters