Frequency Response of RLC Circuits

This lecture covers the frequency response of RLC circuits, including the concept of bandwidth, cut-off frequencies, and power dissipation. It delves into the analysis of series and parallel RLC bandpass and bandstop circuits, as well as the pole locus and frequency mistuning. The lecture also explores Bode diagrams with real poles and zeros, discussing magnitude, phase, and straight-line phase angle plots. Additionally, it examines examples of second-order transfer functions and their frequency response. The historical context of operational amplifiers (OPAMPs) is presented, highlighting key figures like Harold L. Black and Bob Widlar. The lecture concludes with a summary of frequency-response descriptors, Bode plots, and the importance of OPAMP circuits in modern engineering.