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2.4 Further Reading Electronic filters are electronic circuits which perform signal processing functions, specifically to remove unwanted frequency components from the signal, to enhance wanted ones, or both. Electronic filters can be passive or active. A passive filter is a kind of electronic filter that is made only from passive elements — in contrast to an active filter, it does not require an external power source (beyond the signal). Electronic Filters 1.4 Further Reading Since most filters are linear, in most cases, passive filters are composed of just the four basic linear elements — resistors, capacitors, inductors, and transformers. More complex passive filters may involve nonlinear elements, or more complex linear elements, such as transmission lines. Television signal splitter consisting of a passive high-pass filter and a passive low-pass filter. The antenna is connected to the screw terminals to the left of center. Amplifiers and Their Applications 1.4 Further Reading Amplifiers and Their Applications A passive filter has several advantages over an active filter: l Guaranteed stability l Scale better to large signals (tens of amperes, hundreds of volts), where active devices are often impractical l No power supply needed l Often less expensive in discrete designs (unless large coils are required) l For linear filters, potentially greater linearity depending on components required 1.4 Further Reading They are commonly used in speaker crossover design (due to the moderately large voltages and currents, and the lack of easy access to a power supply), filters in power distribution networks (due to the large voltages and currents), power supply bypassing (due to low cost, and in some cases, power requirements), as well as a variety of discrete and home brew circuits (for low-cost and simplicity). Amplifiers and Their Applications 1.4 Further Reading Passive filters are uncommon in monolithic integrated circuit design, where active devices are