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I have a very simple low-pass filter with an AC source a capacitor and a resistance in series. Now I set C and R so that R*C=100 but when I plot the diagram whit db(out), it looses 3dB at 156Hz instead of 100Hz.

Vin  in    0  DC 0.0  AC 1.0 0.0
C1   out 0   1uF
R1   in     out   1kOhm

ac dec 50 0.1Hz 100kHz

I'm just starting with this things, can someone help me?

Best Answer

The 3db cut-off frequency is \$\dfrac{1}{2 \cdot \pi \cdot RC}\$ = 159 Hz, which is quite close to your 156 Hz.

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