Interface - Filters - Active

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
MAX7401ESA+T

MAX7401ESA+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 5KHZ LOWPASS 8SOIC

2500

HMC892ALP5E

HMC892ALP5E

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER BAND PASS 32LFCSP

0

ML6427CS

ML6427CS

CONSUMER CIRCUIT, PDSO24

2604

MAX7410CUA+

MAX7410CUA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 15KHZ BUTTER 8UMAX

4721300

MAX7411CUA+T

MAX7411CUA+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 15KHZ LOWPASS 8UMAX

2500

LTC1067-50IS#TRPBF

LTC1067-50IS#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 40KHZ SWITCHED 16SOIC

0

MAX7426CUA+

MAX7426CUA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 12KHZ LOWPASS 8UMAX

2512000

MAX7480EPA+

MAX7480EPA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 2KHZ BUTTER/LOW P 8DIP

193350

LTC1569CS8-7#PBF

LTC1569CS8-7#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 300KHZ LINEAR PH 8SOIC

643

LTC1060CSW#PBF

LTC1060CSW#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 30KHZ SWITCHED 20SOIC

2590

LTC1264CSW#TRPBF

LTC1264CSW#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 250KHZ SWITCH 24SOIC

0

LTC6601IUF-2#PBF

LTC6601IUF-2#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 27MHZ 20QFN

0

LTC1061ACN#PBF

LTC1061ACN#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 35KHZ UNIV SWTCH 20DIP

0

MAX297ESA

MAX297ESA

Analog Devices, Inc.

LOWPASS SWTCHED-CAPACITOR FILTER

3757

MAX7401EPA+

MAX7401EPA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 5KHZ BESSEL LOW P 8DIP

923900

MAX7403ESA+

MAX7403ESA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 10KHZ LOWPASS 8SOIC

15292500

MF10CCWM

MF10CCWM

SWITCHED CAPACITOR FILTER, 2 FUN

94

LTC1068-25CG#PBF

LTC1068-25CG#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 200KHZ SWITCH 28SSOP

0

LTC1569IS8-7#PBF

LTC1569IS8-7#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 300KHZ LINEAR PH 8SOIC

1177

MAX261BCNG+

MAX261BCNG+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 57KHZ UNIV SWTCH 24DIP

30660

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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