Experiment

Basic Filters: High Pass Filter

1.Objectives(s):
The activity aim to introduce to the concept of high pass filter and the fundamental
modalities of an high pass filter, this will give the student the knowledge on what is the
actual characteristic of a high pass filter
2.Intended Learning Outcome(ILOs):
The Student shall be able to:
2.1 Demonstrate the operation of the high pass filter by using measured circuit
condition.
2.2 Determine the frequency response of an high pass filter by using measured value

3.Discussion
A High Pass Filter is the exact opposite to that of the previously seen low pass filter
circuit as the two components have been interchanged with the filters output signal
(Vout) being taken from across the resistor.
Whereas the low pass filter only allowed signals to pass below its cut-off frequency
point, c, the passive high pass filter circuit as its name implies, only passes signals above
the selected cut-off point, c eliminating any low frequency signals from the waveform.
Consider the circuit below.

The high pass Filter Circuit

In this circuit arrangement, the reactance of the capacitor is very high at low frequencies
so the capacitor acts like an open circuit and blocks any input signals at Vin until the cut-
off frequency point ( c ) is reached. Above this cut-off frequency point the reactance of
the capacitor has reduced sufficiently as to now act more like a short circuit allowing the
entire input signal to pass directly to the output as shown below in the filters response
curve.
 Frequency Response Of a High pass filter
The Bode Plot or Frequency Response Curve above for a passive high pass filter is the
exact opposite to that of a low pass filter. Here the signal is attenuated or damped at
low frequencies with the output increasing at +20dB/Decade (6dB/Octave) until the
frequency reaches the cut-off point ( c ) where again R = Xc. It has a response curve that
extends down from infinity to the cut-off frequency, where the output voltage
amplitude is 1/2 = 70.7%of the input signal value or -3dB (20 log (Vout/Vin)) of the
input value.
Also we can see that the phase angle ( ) of the output signal LEADS that of the input
and is equal to +45o at frequency c. The frequency response curve for this filter implies
that the filter can pass all signals out to infinity. However in practice, the filter response
does not extend to infinity but is limited by the electrical characteristics of the
components used.
The cut-off frequency point for a first order high pass filter can be found using the same
equation as that of the low pass filter, but the equation for the phase shift is modified
slightly to account for the positive phase angle as shown below.
Cut-off Frequency and phase shift

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4.Resources:
Equipments
- NI Elvis
- Oscilloscope
- Function Generator
- Feedback AC and DC Basics 12-301
- Connecting Wires

5.Procedure:
1. Insert The module feedback AC and DC Basic 12-301 in the console and set the
main switch on
2. Connect the circuit as shown below:

3. Set Vin to 10Vpp at 100hz sine wave.

4. At the Oscilloscope, just press AUTOSET and then push the button Measure
5. Then changes the values of the frequency given on the table 1.
6. Observer how the signal behave when the changes of frequency occur.
7. Write your answer in Table 1 below

6. Data and results

Frequency Vout(Vpp)
100
300
500
800
1k
2k
3k
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7.Observation

8.Conclusion

9.Question And Problems

9.1 What would happen to the values of fc if the value of the capacitor C for low-pass
filter and high pass filter is increased?

9.2 What would happen to the actual values of fc if the values of Vin is Decreased
10. Assessment(Rubric for Laboratory Performance)

BEGINNER ACCEPTABLE PROFICIENT

CRITERIA SCORE
1 2 3

I. Laboratory Skills
Members do not Members occasionally
Manipulative Members always
demonstrate demonstrate needed
Skills demonstrate needed skills.
needed skills. skills
Members are Members are able to Members are able to set-up
Experimental
unable to set-up set-up the materials the materials with
Set-up
the materials. with supervision. minimum supervision.
Members do not
Members occasionally Members always
demonstrate
Process Skills demonstrate targeted demonstrate targeted
targeted process
process skills. process skills.
skills.
Members do not Members follow
Safety Members follow safety
follow safety safety precautions
Precautions precautions at all times.
precautions. most of the time.
II. Work Habits
Time Members do not
Members finish on Members finish ahead of
Management/ finish on time
time with incomplete time with complete data
Conduct of with incomplete
data. and time to revise data.
Experiment data.
Members do not
Members have defined
know their tasks Members are on tasks and
responsibilities most
and have no have defined
of the time. Group
Cooperative defined responsibilities at all times.
conflicts are
and Teamwork responsibilities. Group conflicts are
cooperatively
Group conflicts cooperatively managed at
managed most of the
have to be settled all times.
time.
by the teacher.
Clean and orderly
Clean and orderly
Messy workplace workplace with
Neatness and workplace at all times
during and after occasional mess
Orderliness during and after the
the experiment. during and after the
experiment.
experiment.
Ability to do Members require Members require
Members do not need to be
independent supervision by occasional supervision
supervised by the teacher.
work the teacher. by the teacher.
Other Comments/Observations: Total Score

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= 100
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