Interface - Filters - Active

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
HSP43891VC-20

HSP43891VC-20

DIGITAL FILTER

208

32F8120-CLR

32F8120-CLR

Texas Instruments

FLTR EQUIRIPPLE

960

HMC882ALP5ETR

HMC882ALP5ETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER LOW PASS 32LFCSP

0

LTC1069-1IS8#TRPBF

LTC1069-1IS8#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 12KHZ LOWPASS 8SOIC

8342

LTC6602IUF#TRPBF

LTC6602IUF#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 300KHZ BAND PASS 24QFN

0

MAX270EWP+T

MAX270EWP+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 25KHZ LOWPASS 20SOIC

0

MAX260BENG+

MAX260BENG+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 7.5KHZ SWITCHED 24DIP

11800

MAX264BCPI+

MAX264BCPI+

Analog Devices, Inc.

SWITCHED CAPACITOR FILTER, 2 FUN

1516

MAX7410CUA+T

MAX7410CUA+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 15KHZ BUTTER 8UMAX

0

MAX7439ETP

MAX7439ETP

Analog Devices, Inc.

3-CH VIDEO RECONSTRUCTION FILTER

1854

MAX295EPA+

MAX295EPA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 50KHZ LOWPASS 8DIP

4642150

MAX268BCWG+

MAX268BCWG+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 140KHZ BANDPASS 24SOIC

3

MAX7425EUA+T

MAX7425EUA+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 45KHZ LOWPASS 8UMAX

0

MAX7404EPA+

MAX7404EPA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 10KHZ LOWPASS 8DIP

292750

ML6429CSX

ML6429CSX

CONSUMER CIRCUIT, PDSO24

5000

AD7341JP

AD7341JP

Analog Devices, Inc.

DIGITALLY PROG. LOWPASS FILTER

56

MAX7403CSA+T

MAX7403CSA+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 10KHZ LOWPASS 8SOIC

0

MAX7422EUA+

MAX7422EUA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 45KHZ LOWPASS 8UMAX

82550

LTC1569IS8-7#TRPBF

LTC1569IS8-7#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 300KHZ LINEAR PH 8SOIC

0

MF10AJ

MF10AJ

SWITCHED CAPACITOR FILTER

4048

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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