Interface - Filters - Active

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
MAX293CWE

MAX293CWE

Analog Devices, Inc.

SWITCHED CAPACITOR FILTER, 1 FUN

1331

MAX275AEWP+

MAX275AEWP+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 300KHZ LOWPASS 20SOIC

571224

LTC1164CN#PBF

LTC1164CN#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 20KHZ UNIV SWTCH 24DIP

60

MAX293CPA+

MAX293CPA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 25KHZ LOWPASS 8DIP

1991350

LTC1065ISW#PBF

LTC1065ISW#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 50KHZ LOWPASS 16SOIC

0

LTC1064-3CN#PBF

LTC1064-3CN#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 95KHZ LOWPASS 14DIP

0

PSB2134HV1.4GD

PSB2134HV1.4GD

IR (Infineon Technologies)

SICOFI-TE FOUR CH CODEC FILTER

850

DF1706E

DF1706E

Texas Instruments

DIGITAL FILTER

8

MAX7423EUA

MAX7423EUA

Analog Devices, Inc.

SWITCHED-CAPACITOR FILTER

0

LTC1064-1CSW#TRPBF

LTC1064-1CSW#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 20KHZ LOWPASS 16SOIC

0

LT1568IGN#PBF

LT1568IGN#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 200KHZ BANDPASS 16SSOP

385

MAX7438ETP

MAX7438ETP

Analog Devices, Inc.

3-CH VIDEO RECONSTRUCTION FILTER

83

MAX280CPA+

MAX280CPA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 20KHZ LOWPASS 8DIP

50200

MAX7400ESA+

MAX7400ESA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 10KHZ LOWPASS 8SOIC

2001900

MXL1062CN8

MXL1062CN8

Analog Devices, Inc.

5TH ORDER, LOWPASS FILTER

2409

MAX7415CUA+

MAX7415CUA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 15KHZ LOWPASS 8UMAX

6650

PEB3264HV1.4P

PEB3264HV1.4P

IR (Infineon Technologies)

SLIC FILTER

0

MAX263BCWI+

MAX263BCWI+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 57KHZ SWITCHED 28SOIC

225

MAX294CSA+

MAX294CSA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 25KHZ LOWPASS 8SOIC

693100

PEMI4CSP/RT135

PEMI4CSP/RT135

NXP Semiconductors

DATA LINE FILTER

22500

Interface - Filters - Active

1. Overview

Active filters are electronic integrated circuits (ICs) that use active components (e.g., operational amplifiers) combined with passive elements (resistors, capacitors) to selectively attenuate or amplify specific frequency ranges. Unlike passive filters, active filters can provide gain, high input impedance, and low output impedance. They are critical in modern electronics for signal conditioning, noise suppression, and frequency domain processing in communication systems, audio equipment, and industrial control systems.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

TypeFunctional CharacteristicsApplication Examples
Low-Pass Filter (LPF)Attenuates frequencies above cutoff; smooths signalsAudio DAC output filtering, ECG signal processing
High-Pass Filter (HPF)Blocks DC components and low-frequency noiseSpeaker crossover networks, AC coupling circuits
Band-Pass Filter (BPF)Allows frequencies within a specific rangeWireless receiver front-ends, spectral analysis
Band-Reject Filter (BRF)Attenuates a specific frequency bandPower line noise cancellation (50/60Hz), RFID systems
All-Pass FilterPhase shifting without amplitude modificationPhase equalization in data transmission, delay equalizers

3. Structure and Components

Active filters typically consist of:
- Operational Amplifiers (Op-Amps): Provide gain and buffering.
- RC Networks: Define frequency response through resistor-capacitor combinations.
- Feedback Circuits: Stabilize performance and control Q-factor.
- Power Supply Pins: For biasing active components.
Modern IC implementations integrate these elements in monolithic packages, such as 8-pin SOIC or TSSOP, with laser-trimmed precision components.

4. Key Technical Specifications

ParameterDescriptionImportance
Cutoff Frequency (fc)Frequency at -3dB pointDetermines passband boundary
Voltage Gain (Av)Amplification factorSignal strength adjustment
Quality Factor (Q)Selectivity of frequency responseControls transition band steepness
Input/Output ImpedanceMatching with external circuitsMinimizes signal reflection
Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR)Noise immunity from power railsImproves signal integrity

5. Application Areas

  • Telecommunications: DSL line drivers, 5G transceivers
  • Consumer Electronics: Equalizers in smartphones, noise-canceling headphones
  • Industrial: Sensor signal conditioning in PLCs
  • Medical Devices: Biopotential amplifiers for EMG/EKG
  • Automotive: Radar signal processing in ADAS

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

ManufacturerRepresentative ProductsKey Features
Texas InstrumentsLMV721, PGA2500Rail-to-rail output, programmable gain
Analog DevicesLTC1564, MAX275Low-power operation, tunable cutoff
STMicroelectronicsTS272, LMC662CMOS technology, high precision
NXP SemiconductorsSAF7741, TDA7409Audio-specific filtering with DSP integration

7. Selection Guidelines

Key considerations include:
- Required frequency range and stability over temperature
- Power consumption constraints (e.g., portable devices)
- Package size for space-constrained applications
- Component tolerance and aging effects
- Cost vs. performance trade-offs (e.g., using switched-capacitor filters for adjustable cutoff)

8. Industry Trends

Future developments focus on:
- Higher integration with ADC/DACs and DSP cores
- Miniaturization via 3D packaging and MEMS technology
- Adaptive filters using AI-driven parameter optimization
- Enhanced radiation hardness for automotive/aerospace applications
- Energy-efficient designs for IoT edge devices

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