Interface - Filters - Active

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
MAX7404ESA+

MAX7404ESA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 10KHZ LOWPASS 8SOIC

84900

MF10CCJ

MF10CCJ

SWITCHED CAPACITOR FILTER

1370

GC2011A-PQ

GC2011A-PQ

Texas Instruments

DIGITAL FILTER, 12-BIT

4904

HSP43168VC-45

HSP43168VC-45

DAUL FIR FILTER

88

MAX296CPA+

MAX296CPA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 50KHZ LOWPASS 8DIP

722000

MAX280EPA+

MAX280EPA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 20KHZ LOWPASS 8DIP

266

LTC1164-7CSW#TRPBF

LTC1164-7CSW#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 100KHZ LINEAR 16SOIC

0

LTC1563-3CGN#TRPBF

LTC1563-3CGN#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 256KHZ LOWPASS 16SSOP

0

MAX7408EUA+

MAX7408EUA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 15KHZ LOWPASS 8UMAX

751

MAX271CWG+

MAX271CWG+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 25KHZ LOWPASS 24SOIC

750

MAX260BCNG+

MAX260BCNG+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 7.5KHZ SWITCHED 24DIP

35495

MAX294EWE+

MAX294EWE+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 25KHZ LOWPASS 16SOIC

46552

MAX274ACWI+T

MAX274ACWI+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 150KHZ LOWPASS 28SOIC

0

MAX7410CPA+

MAX7410CPA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 15KHZ LOWPASS 8DIP

8

HMC1044LP3E

HMC1044LP3E

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER LOW PASS 16QFN

55

MAX264BEPI+

MAX264BEPI+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 140KHZ SWITCHED 28DIP

1260

MAX264BCPI

MAX264BCPI

Analog Devices, Inc.

PROGRAMMABLE UNIVERSAL FILTER

623

MAX262BCWG+

MAX262BCWG+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 140KHZ SWITCH 24SOIC

0

HMC892ALP5ETR

HMC892ALP5ETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER BAND PASS 32LFCSP

0

LTC1560-1CS8#TRPBF

LTC1560-1CS8#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 1MHZ CONT LOPASS 8SOIC

0

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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