BDCDTA-based Reconfigurable Frequency Selective Filter Structures for Medium Wave Communication and Biomedical Signal Processing Applications

Frequency-selective filters are usually required at the receiving end of a communication system to change the frequency range of a band-pass filter (BPF), which is used to extract the broadcast signal. In this study, we have designed such frequency-selective filters using a novel bulk-driven current differential transconductance amplifier (BDCDTA) as its fundamental building block. This BDCDTA is first used to create a biquad filter, and the designed filter is then reconfigured for frequency selection. The proposed frequency-selective filter structures have the capability of providing a constant gain based on the communication system's requirements. The suggested structures with CMOS 180 nm technology parameters are validated using PSPICE and the Cadence Virtuoso design environment. The theory is confirmed by pre and post-layout simulation. PVT corner and Monte-Carlo analysis demonstrate its applicability for a broad range of applications and provide a range for its use under various conditions. This design is suitable for low voltage and low power applications due to the bulk-driven transistors, and the suggested structures are designed especially for medium wave communication and biomedical signal processing.