# Op-Amp AC amplifier with highpass and lowpass filters
* For use with MCP6001 or similar amplifier
* For use with [MCP6001](https://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/MCP6001-1R-1U-2-4-1-MHz-Low-Power-Op-Amp-DS20001733L.pdf) or similar amplifier
* Works with mV inputs centered around GND
* Few components, 0603 passives for easy soldering
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* Gain = R2/R1 + 1
* Gain is limited by the GBW (gain-bandwidth product) of the op-amp used
* MCP6001 has a GBW of 1MHz, so max frequency = 1MHz / gain (3db loss at that frequency)
* If you need higher frequencies / more gain, you can use a different op-amp, like an LMV721
## C2 makes the output centered around the biasing frequency
* Whatever voltage Rb+ and Rb- form, will be the center frequency of the output
* In essance, the gain for DC is 0 (since the gain resistors R1 and R2 have not DC path to GND)
* C2 just needs to be big enough, when it is big enough it does not affect filtering
## Rlp and Cout can be used for an output lowpass
## Rout and Clp can be used for an output lowpass
* Classic low pass filter, nothing to see here
## Rlp and Cout can instead be used for an output highpass
## Rout and Clp can instead be used for an output highpass
* Just swap the position of the capacitor and resistor. It's ok, they fit.
## Cbypass must be between 100nF and 1uF
* This is to ensure stable operation of the op-amp
## An additional bypass near the VCC / GND pins of the header
* An additional bypass capacitor may be placed there, if necessary
# Soldering tips

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# Simulation

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