Interface - Filters - Active

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
LMF100CIWM/NOPB

LMF100CIWM/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC FILTER 100KHZ SWITCH 20SOIC

0

MAX7446EUD+

MAX7446EUD+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 27MHZ LOW PASS 14TSSOP

0

MAX270CWP+T

MAX270CWP+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 25KHZ LOWPASS 20SOIC

0

LTC1064-1CSW#TR

LTC1064-1CSW#TR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 20KHZ LOWPASS 16SOIC

0

MAX268AEWG+

MAX268AEWG+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 140KHZ BANDPASS 24SOIC

0

HMC896LP4E

HMC896LP4E

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER BAND PASS 24SMT

0

HMC895LP4E

HMC895LP4E

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER BAND PASS 24SMT

0

MAX265AEPI+

MAX265AEPI+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 57KHZ UNIV SWTCH 28DIP

0

MAX262BENG

MAX262BENG

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 140KHZ SWITCHED 24DIP

0

MAX281BEWE+

MAX281BEWE+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 20KHZ LOWPASS 16SOIC

0

MAX268AEWG

MAX268AEWG

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 140KHZ BANDPASS 24SOIC

0

MAX264ACPI+

MAX264ACPI+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 140KHZ SWITCHED 28DIP

0

MAX281ACPA

MAX281ACPA

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 20KHZ LOWPASS 8DIP

0

MAX7439ETP+

MAX7439ETP+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 5MHZ LOW PASS 20TQFN

0

MAX297CSA+T

MAX297CSA+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 25KHZ LOWPASS 8SOIC

0

LTC1064-2CJ

LTC1064-2CJ

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 140KHZ LOWPASS 14CDIP

0

ZXF103Q16TC

ZXF103Q16TC

Zetex Semiconductors (Diodes Inc.)

IC FILTER 600KHZ VAR Q 16QSOP

0

MAX7432EUD+

MAX7432EUD+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 5MHZ LOW PASS 14TSSOP

0

MAX294CWE

MAX294CWE

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 25KHZ LOWPASS 16SOIC

0

MAX266ACWI

MAX266ACWI

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 140KHZ SWITCH 28SOIC

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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