36.1.5. Comparison of R-C and C-R circuits

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is an R-C circuit?

   Hint

   Think about what happens to signals at low frequencies.

2. 2.

   Describe a C-R circuit's behavior.

   Hint

   Consider what kind of signals would pass through.

3. 3.

   What type of circuit is an R-C circuit?

   • High-pass Filter
   • Low-pass Filter
   • Band-pass Filter

   Hint

   Think about how it reacts to low vs. high frequencies.

4. 4.

   In a C-R circuit, are low frequencies allowed to pass?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what characteristics define a high-pass filter.

5. 5.

   Design a circuit combining an R-C and a C-R configuration to achieve a desired frequency response. What parameters will you consider?

   Hint

   Think about the frequency range you actually want to amplify.

6. 6.

   Explain how the frequency response would change if additional R-C circuits were cascaded onto a single C-R configuration.

   Hint

   What happens to the overall frequency response and gain?