Interface - Filters - Active

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
LTC1164ACSW#PBF

LTC1164ACSW#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 20KHZ SWITCHED 24SOIC

94

AMC1210IRHAT

AMC1210IRHAT

Texas Instruments

IC FILTER DIGITAL 40VQFN

1294

PEB3265FV1.3

PEB3265FV1.3

IR (Infineon Technologies)

SLIC FILTER

640

ML6420CS1

ML6420CS1

FILTER

3908

LTC1560-1CS8#PBF

LTC1560-1CS8#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 1MHZ CONT LOPASS 8SOIC

190

HMC881ALP5E

HMC881ALP5E

Analog Devices, Inc.

LPF, TUNABLE, 2.2 TO 4 GHZ

7

MAX7412EUA+

MAX7412EUA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 15KHZ LOWPASS 8UMAX

719250

MAX280CWE+T

MAX280CWE+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 20KHZ LOWPASS 16SOIC

0

HSP43220JC-33

HSP43220JC-33

Intersil (Renesas Electronics America)

DIGITAL FILTER, 16-BI

155

MAX267BCNG+

MAX267BCNG+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 57KHZ BAND PASS 24DIP

15525

LTC1067-50IGN#PBF

LTC1067-50IGN#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 40KHZ SWITCHED 16SSOP

0

MAX271ENG+

MAX271ENG+

Analog Devices, Inc.

MAX271 DIGITALLY PROGRAMMED, DUA

1288

LTC1563-3IGN#PBF

LTC1563-3IGN#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 256KHZ LOWPASS 16SSOP

0

TMC2242AR2C1

TMC2242AR2C1

DIGITAL FILTER, 12-BIT

16

MAX7421CUA+T

MAX7421CUA+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 45KHZ LOWPASS 8UMAX

7500

MAX275BCWP+

MAX275BCWP+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 300KHZ LOWPASS 20SOIC

602664

MAX7404ESA+T

MAX7404ESA+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 10KHZ LOWPASS 8SOIC

23902500

ADMV8420ACPZ-R5

ADMV8420ACPZ-R5

Analog Devices, Inc.

10 TO 20 GHZ TUNABLE BPF

0

LTC6601CUF-2#TRPBF

LTC6601CUF-2#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 27MHZ 20QFN

0

HMC890ALP5ETR

HMC890ALP5ETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 1-1.9GHZ BAND 32LFCSP

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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