Interface - Filters - Active

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
GC2011A-PB

GC2011A-PB

Texas Instruments

DIGITAL FILTER, 12-BIT

6859

MAX291CPA+

MAX291CPA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 25KHZ LOWPASS 8DIP

172050

LTC1065CN8#PBF

LTC1065CN8#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 50KHZ LOWPASS 8DIP

224

MAX7414CUA+

MAX7414CUA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 15KHZ BUTTER 8UMAX

343550

LTC1059CS#TRPBF

LTC1059CS#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 40KHZ SWITCHED 14SOIC

0

MAX7415EPA+

MAX7415EPA+

Analog Devices, Inc.

MAX7415 5TH-ORDER, LOWPASS, ELLI

8550

MAX293EWE+T

MAX293EWE+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 25KHZ LOWPASS 16SOIC

5000

MAX7410EUA+

MAX7410EUA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 15KHZ BUTTER 8UMAX

150

MAX262AEWG

MAX262AEWG

Analog Devices, Inc.

PROG UNIVERSAL ACTIVE FILTER

326

LTC1569CS8-6#PBF

LTC1569CS8-6#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 64KHZ LINEAR PHS 8SOIC

510

MAX7414EPA+

MAX7414EPA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 15KHZ LOWPASS 8DIP

44

TLC14ID

TLC14ID

Texas Instruments

IC FILTER 30KHZ BUTTER 8SOIC

210

MAX7413EUA+T

MAX7413EUA+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 15KHZ LOWPASS 8UMAX

5762500

LTC1068IG#PBF

LTC1068IG#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 50KHZ SWITCHED 28SSOP

0

TLC14CD

TLC14CD

Texas Instruments

IC FILTER 30KHZ BUTTER 8SOIC

30

MAX293ESA+

MAX293ESA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 25KHZ LOWPASS 8SOIC

341300

LTC6605CDJC-14#PBF

LTC6605CDJC-14#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 5MHZ ANTIALIASNG 22DFN

0

LTC6605IDJC-10#TRPBF

LTC6605IDJC-10#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 5MHZ ANTIALIASNG 22DFN

0

MAX275BCWP+T

MAX275BCWP+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 300KHZ LOWPASS 20SOIC

0

LTC6605IDJC-7#TRPBF

LTC6605IDJC-7#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 5MHZ ANTIALIASNG 22DFN

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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