Interface - Filters - Active

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
HSP43168JI-40

HSP43168JI-40

Intersil (Renesas Electronics America)

DIGITAL FILTER, 10-BIT PQCC84

710

TLC14IDG4

TLC14IDG4

Texas Instruments

IC FILTER 30KHZ BUTTER 8SOIC

0

MAX260ACWG+

MAX260ACWG+

Analog Devices, Inc.

MPU UNIVERSAL ACTIVE FILTER

11

MAX7400CPA+

MAX7400CPA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 10KHZ LOWPASS 8DIP

112850

LTC1067IS#PBF

LTC1067IS#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 20KHZ SWITCHED 16SOIC

163

MAX293CSA

MAX293CSA

Analog Devices, Inc.

LOWPASS SWTCHED-CAPACITOR FILTER

201

MAX297CWE+T

MAX297CWE+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 25KHZ LOWPASS 16SOIC

0

MAX281AEWE+

MAX281AEWE+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 20KHZ LOWPASS 16SOIC

462024

MAX271EWG

MAX271EWG

Analog Devices, Inc.

CONTINUOUS LOWPASS FILTER

0

MF10ACN

MF10ACN

SWITCHED CAPACITOR FILTER

457

MF10CCN

MF10CCN

Texas Instruments

SWITCHED CAPACITOR FILTER

0

MAX7401ESA+

MAX7401ESA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 5KHZ LOWPASS 8SOIC

920

MAX291EPA+

MAX291EPA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 25KHZ LOWPASS 8DIP

40400

LTC1562IG-2#TRPBF

LTC1562IG-2#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 300KHZ UNIV 20SSOP

0

MAX296CSA+

MAX296CSA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 50KHZ LOWPASS 8SOIC

991100

LTC1067-50IGN#TRPBF

LTC1067-50IGN#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 40KHZ SWITCHED 16SSOP

0

MAX7424CUA+T

MAX7424CUA+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 45KHZ BUTTER 8UMAX

5000

LTC1562AIG#TRPBF

LTC1562AIG#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 150KHZ UNIV 20SSOP

0

MAX270EWP+

MAX270EWP+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 25KHZ LOWPASS 20SOIC

19360

MAX7407CSA+

MAX7407CSA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 10KHZ LOWPASS 8SOIC

421

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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