Interface - Filters - Active

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
MAX274ACNG+

MAX274ACNG+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 150KHZ LOWPASS 24DIP

313090

LTC1064-7CSW#TRPBF

LTC1064-7CSW#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 100KHZ LINEAR 16SOIC

0

MAX294CWE+T

MAX294CWE+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 25KHZ LOWPASS 16SOIC

0

BA3835F-E2

BA3835F-E2

ROHM Semiconductor

IC FILTER BAND PASS 18SOP

0

MAX293CWE+

MAX293CWE+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 25KHZ LOWPASS 16SOIC

443680

MAX274BCWI+

MAX274BCWI+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 150KHZ LOWPASS 28SOIC

0

MAX296CWE

MAX296CWE

Analog Devices, Inc.

SWITCHED CAPACITOR FILTER, 1 FUN

3743

MAX7425EUA+

MAX7425EUA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 45KHZ LOWPASS 8UMAX

18251950

MAX295ESA+T

MAX295ESA+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 50KHZ BUTTER 8SOIC

0

32F8101-CN

32F8101-CN

Texas Instruments

CONTINUOUS TIME FILTER

827

ADA4424-6ARUZ-RL

ADA4424-6ARUZ-RL

Analog Devices, Inc.

6-CHANNEL SD/ED/HD VIDEO FILTER

2500

LTC1064-2CN#PBF

LTC1064-2CN#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 140KHZ LOWPASS 14DIP

1

LTC1565-31CS8#PBF

LTC1565-31CS8#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 650KHZ LINEAR PH 8SOIC

213

MAX7418CUA+

MAX7418CUA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 45KHZ LOWPASS 8UMAX

0

HSP43168VC-33

HSP43168VC-33

DAUL FIR FILTER

4854

MAX263BCWI

MAX263BCWI

Analog Devices, Inc.

UNIVERSAL AND BANDPASS FILTER

17

ML6427CSX

ML6427CSX

BUTTERWORTH ACTIVE FILTER

0

MAX268BCNG

MAX268BCNG

Analog Devices, Inc.

UNIVERSAL BANDPASS FILTER

3473

LTC1068CG#TRPBF

LTC1068CG#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 50KHZ SWITCHED 28SSOP

0

TLC04CDG4

TLC04CDG4

Texas Instruments

IC FILTER 30KHZ BUTTER 8SOIC

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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