Maundy, BrentMarathe, Akshay Anant2013-10-082014-03-152013-10-082013http://hdl.handle.net/11023/1134In this work, we propose new techniques of designing asymmetric-slope band reject filters. Two new non-conventional transfer functions are presented based on the concept of fractional Laplacian operator, s^(α) where 0 < α < 1. It is possible to achieve asymmetric slopes, large values of notch magnitude up to 90 dB and high Q values for appropriate values of α using these filters. In addition, unlike integer order filters, independent control of slopes above the notch frequency can be achieved by simply changing the values of α. Different circuit realization techniques based on fractional floating inductor, multiple amplifier biquad (MAB) and field programmable analog array (FPAA) are also presented. The operation of these circuits is verified by plotting PSPICE simulation results for different values of α and showing its comparison with experimental results.engUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.Engineering--Electronics and ElectricalFractional FiltersNotch FilterHigh QAsymmetric SlopeFPAAmaster thesis10.11575/PRISM/25589