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RC Low-Pass Filter — What is the −3 dB frequency?
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Formula:

f−3dB = 1⁄2πRC  ≈  0.159⁄RC


Useful shortcuts:

  • 2π ≈ 6.28 ≈ 6.3
  • 1/(2π) ≈ 0.159 ≈ 1/6.3
  • R = 1 kΩ, C = 1 µF → f ≈ 159 Hz
  • R = 10 kΩ, C = 1 µF → f ≈ 15.9 Hz
  • R = 1 kΩ, C = 10 nF → f ≈ 15.9 kHz

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