RF Detector

Whenever there is an arc of electricity, there is an electromagnetic field generated. In the case of lighting its frequency ranges from 1 kHz to 120 MHz. We have chosen to tune our em detection from 285 kHz to 315 kHz. We chose this band due to it having good energy detection properties.

RLC Band pass Filter
Band pass Filter Frequency Response
RF Detector Breadboard Layout
Band pass Filter (BB) Functionality 300KHz
Band pass Filter (BB) Functionality 310KHz
Band pass Filter (BB) Functionality 350KHz
Band pass Filter (BB) Functionality 200KHz
Detector Circuit full functionality Input Signal
Detector Circuit full functionality After Filter
Detector Circuit full functionality: Amplifier
Detector Circuit full functionality Voltage Clamp
Detector Circuit full functionality Output Buffer