What Are Filters?

Episode 2 | Posted on Feb 6, 2024

      

In this episode, Jordan Yates and Peter Matthews discuss the technology of filters. They explain that filters select energy in the desired frequency range and suppress or remove energy in unwanted frequency ranges. Filters are used in various applications such as radio telescopes, defense systems, and MRI machines. Specialty filters are important in critical applications where sensitivity and signal quality are crucial. Knowles Precision Devices produces filters that are used in space exploration, including Mars rovers. The episode concludes with a fun discussion about filters and alien spotting.

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Takeaways

  • Filters select energy in the desired frequency range and suppress or remove energy in unwanted frequency ranges.
  • Filters are used in various applications such as radio telescopes, defense systems, and MRI machines.
  • Specialty filters are important in critical applications where sensitivity and signal quality are crucial.
  • Knowles Precision Devices produces filters used in space exploration, including Mars rovers.