Active URC circuit realization of arbitrary rational transfer functions in S

A description is presented of how network functions rational in s can be realized with uniform distributed RC (URC ) elements and active circuits. In contrast with previous distributed synthesis approaches, the technique works directly in the s plane without complex mathematical transformations, uses only grounded rectangular single-layer uniform distributed RC structures, and can realize many network topologies. Classical rational approximation functions and well-known filter topologies can be used. The technique is applicable to thin-film hybrid circuits and may be applicable to MOS integrated circuits provided schemes for nonlinearity cancellation can be devised