Design and Implementation of Linear Phase FIR Filters for Biological Signal Processing

Abstract

This paper presents a new method for designing digital linear phase, finite impulse response filters with loose frequency response characteristics, but with good time resolution as is required in biological signal conditioning. The design is very simple and has been used with success in the microcomputer implementation of filters for the automated processing of electroencephalographic (EEG) data. Examples and a discussion of possible filter implementations are included.