Interface - Filters - Active

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
MAX7424EUA+T

MAX7424EUA+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 45KHZ BUTTER 8UMAX

0

MAX7426EUA+T

MAX7426EUA+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 12KHZ LOWPASS 8UMAX

5000

MAX7490CEE+T

MAX7490CEE+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 40KHZ SWITCHED 16QSOP

0

MAX7423EUA+

MAX7423EUA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 45KHZ LOWPASS 8UMAX

152150

LMF40CIWM-100

LMF40CIWM-100

SWITCHED CAPACITOR FILTER

507

LTC1068-200CG#TRPBF

LTC1068-200CG#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 25KHZ SWITCHED 28SSOP

0

LTC1067IGN#TRPBF

LTC1067IGN#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 20KHZ SWITCHED 16SSOP

0

MAX7403CSA+

MAX7403CSA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 10KHZ LOWPASS 8SOIC

459600

LTC1566-1IS8#PBF

LTC1566-1IS8#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 2.3MHZ LOW PASS 8SOIC

185

LTC1164CSW#PBF

LTC1164CSW#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 20KHZ SWITCHED 24SOIC

0

MAX291EWE+T

MAX291EWE+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 25KHZ LOWPASS 16SOIC

0

MAX292CSA

MAX292CSA

Analog Devices, Inc.

LOWPASS SWTCHED-CAPACITOR FILTER

0

HSP43220JC-25

HSP43220JC-25

Intersil (Renesas Electronics America)

DECIMATING DIGITAL FILTER

420

MAX270CPP+

MAX270CPP+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 25KHZ LOPASS 20DIP

25990

MAX263BEWI+T

MAX263BEWI+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 57KHZ SWITCHED 28SOIC

0

HSP43881JC-20

HSP43881JC-20

DIGITAL FILTER

191

HSP43168JC-40

HSP43168JC-40

DAUL FIR FILTER

4178

UAF42AUG4

UAF42AUG4

Texas Instruments

IC FILTER 100KHZ UNIV 16SOIC

0

LT1567CMS8#PBF

LT1567CMS8#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 5MHZ ANTIALIASNG 8MSOP

793

MAX296ESA+

MAX296ESA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 50KHZ LOWPASS 8SOIC

12483500

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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