Category: Gyrators 

A gyrator is an active circuit element that mimics the behavior of an inductor by using amplifiers and capacitors to create an impedance that looks inductive at its terminals. Because real inductors can be bulky, expensive, or impractical at low frequencies, a gyrator provides a compact, tunable alternative that preserves the same reactive characteristics—such as phase shift and energy storage—without requiring a physical coil. This makes gyrators especially useful in analog signal processing, where they enable filters, equalizers, and resonant circuits to be built using only resistors, capacitors, and active devices.

 

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Internal identifier: gyrator - Created: 2026-02-12 16:36:16