
An all-pass filter has a transfer function of the form:
\( H(s) = \frac{a - sRC}{a + sRC} \) which must have a magnitude equal to 1 for all frequencies. This requires that resistor ratios around the opamp stages satisfy symmetry conditions.
The given circuit contains multiple opamp stages with \( R \)-\( C \)-\( R \) symmetry. The 5 kΩ resistor in the feedback path indicates that the input resistor to the same opamp must also match appropriate scaling for all-pass behavior.
In standard opamp-based all-pass filters, the resistor connected in the feedback path must match the resistor connected in the forward path (or maintain a known ratio). Here, the required resistor \( R_2 \) must match the 10 kΩ resistor feeding the final opamp to ensure correct pole-zero reflection.
To satisfy the all-pass condition and symmetry of the transfer function, \( R_2 \) must be 10 kΩ.



