Interface - Filters - Active

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
MAX7444ETA

MAX7444ETA

Analog Devices, Inc.

3-CH VIDEO RECONSTRUCTION FILTER

1946

LTC1068-200IG#PBF

LTC1068-200IG#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 25KHZ SWITCHED 28SSOP

362

P3P8220AG-08CR

P3P8220AG-08CR

CLOCK GENERATOR

18000

MAX275ACPP

MAX275ACPP

Analog Devices, Inc.

CONTINUOUS-TIME ACTIVE FILTER

27

MAX7411EUA+

MAX7411EUA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 15KHZ LOWPASS 8UMAX

2911450

MAX274BEWI+T

MAX274BEWI+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 150KHZ LOWPASS 28SOIC

3000

LTC1264-7CSW#TRPBF

LTC1264-7CSW#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 200KHZ LINEAR 16SOIC

0

MAX291CWE+T

MAX291CWE+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 25KHZ LOWPASS 16SOIC

0

LTC1569CS8-6#TRPBF

LTC1569CS8-6#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 64KHZ LINEAR PHS 8SOIC

0

PEMI6CSP/RW135

PEMI6CSP/RW135

NXP Semiconductors

DATA LINE FILTER

13500

HMC891ALP5E

HMC891ALP5E

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER BAND PASS 32LFCSP

255

MAX292EPA-G095

MAX292EPA-G095

Analog Devices, Inc.

LOWPASS SWTCHED-CAPACITOR FILTER

344

MAX280CWE

MAX280CWE

Analog Devices, Inc.

ZERO DC ERROR, LOWPASS FILTER

351

MF10CCWMX/NOPB

MF10CCWMX/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC FILTER 200KHZ SWITCH 20SOIC

2811

MAX274AENG+

MAX274AENG+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 150KHZ LOWPASS 24DIP

416870

MAX7408CUA+T

MAX7408CUA+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 15KHZ LOWPASS 8UMAX

10000

LTC1065IN8#PBF

LTC1065IN8#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 50KHZ LOWPASS 8DIP

0

HMC882ALP5E

HMC882ALP5E

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER LOW PASS 32LFCSP

11

LTC1067CGN#TRPBF

LTC1067CGN#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 20KHZ SWITCHED 16SSOP

0

LTC1564CG#PBF

LTC1564CG#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTR 150KHZ ANTIALIAS 16SSOP

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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