Interface - Filters - Active

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
ML6426CS1

ML6426CS1

TIME FILTER, BUTTERWORTH, L/PASS

8265

MAX7427CPA+

MAX7427CPA+

Analog Devices, Inc.

MAX7427 5TH-ORDER, LOWPASS, ELLI

7809

MAX7404CSA+

MAX7404CSA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 10KHZ LOWPASS 8SOIC

3000

MAX293CWE+T

MAX293CWE+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 25KHZ LOWPASS 16SOIC

0

HSP43168JC-45

HSP43168JC-45

DAUL FIR FILTER

404

HSP43168JC-33

HSP43168JC-33

Intersil (Renesas Electronics America)

DAUL FIR FILTER

822

MAX7427CUA+

MAX7427CUA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 12KHZ LOWPASS 8UMAX

144700

MAX7422EUA+T

MAX7422EUA+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 45KHZ LOWPASS 8UMAX

0

LTC1066-1CSW#TRPBF

LTC1066-1CSW#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 50KHZ LOWPASS 18SOIC

0

MAX268ACWG

MAX268ACWG

Analog Devices, Inc.

UNIVERSAL BANDPASS FILTER

0

LTC1068IG#TRPBF

LTC1068IG#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 50KHZ SWITCHED 28SSOP

0

AMC1210IRHAR

AMC1210IRHAR

Texas Instruments

IC FILTER DIGITAL 40VQFN

0

MAX267BENG+

MAX267BENG+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 57KHZ BAND PASS 24DIP

416750

PEB32640HV1.4

PEB32640HV1.4

IR (Infineon Technologies)

SIGNAL PROCESSING SLIC FILTER

100296

LTC1060ACN#PBF

LTC1060ACN#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 30KHZ UNIV SWTCH 20DIP

229

MAX7400ESA+T

MAX7400ESA+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 10KHZ LOWPASS 8SOIC

1286

MAX296ESA

MAX296ESA

Analog Devices, Inc.

LOWPASS SWTCHED-CAPACITOR FILTER

2118

BA3834F-E2

BA3834F-E2

ROHM Semiconductor

IC FILTER BAND PASS 18SOP

0

LTC1069-6CS8#PBF

LTC1069-6CS8#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 14/20KHZ LOWPASS 8SOIC

132

AS3435-EQFP

AS3435-EQFP

ams

IC HEADPHONE NOISE-CANCEL 36QFN

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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