Frequency transformations for digital filters
It is shown that the reactance transformation for an analog filter corresponds to an all-pass function transformation in the case of a digital filter. It is further shown how this result could be used to obtain in a simple way the spectral transformations for digital filters derived by Constantinides.
Polynomial based Design of CIC Compensation Filter used in Software Defined Radio for Multirate Signal Processing
oftware defined radio has find important place in modern communication systems where majority of signal processing is performed in the digital domain using programmable DSPs.Digital down conversion (DDC) is one of the core technologies in SDR, as well as an important component of digital intermediate frequency receiver system. DDC use CIC decimation filters for sample rate decimation. CIC decimation filters require less computation but large passband droop occurs in the frequency response. This paper presents a simple design of compensation FIR filter for CIC decimation filter which will correct the passband droop. Compensation filter design consists of polynomial based design of FIR filter which are used in cascade with CIC filter. As proposed filter depends on simple transformation less approach and computation is required. The resulting structure is multiplier less and exhibits small passband droop in comparison to CIC filter. It modifies the frequency response of CIC decimation filter while maintaining the linear phase.
Influence of electric fields on friction electrification between metals and borosilicate glass
Abstract In a cylindrical geometry, electric fields were applied through the entire contact area between the sliding metal and the glass surface. The maximum electric charges developed on the metal were measured and plotted against the applied voltage producing the field. The metals were high-purity nickel and gold. The borosilicate glass was Pyrex, brand 7740. The experiments with nickel, which has a work function greater than that of the glass, were performed in 10 −7 mm Hg vacuum. The experiments with gold, with a work function smaller than that of glass, were carried out in air at atmospheric pressure. The results show that: 1. 1) There is both asymmetry and a reversed slope portion in the charge vs. voltage plot. 2. 2) For a certain range of reversing fields, the electric charge developed on the nickel is always negative and the charge on gold is always positive.