Correction to impulse invariance
Document Type
Article
Date of Original Version
10-1-2000
Abstract
The classic equations for discrete time filter design by impulse invariance are not correct, in general. In particular, if the impulse response of the causal continuous-time filter is discontinuous at t = 0, then the initial sample h[O] of the discrete-time impulse response should equal one-half the value of the discontinuity, not the full value as classically given. Otherwise, the resulting frequency response does not equal the sum of shifted versions of the original response as expected. This effect will typically be seen only in low order filters such as first order lowpass filters or second order bandpass filters.
Publication Title, e.g., Journal
IEEE Signal Processing Letters
Volume
7
Issue
10
Citation/Publisher Attribution
Jackson, Leland B.. "Correction to impulse invariance." IEEE Signal Processing Letters 7, 10 (2000): 273-275. doi: 10.1109/97.870677.