Interface - Filters - Active

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
LT1568IGN#TRPBF

LT1568IGN#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 200KHZ BANDPASS 16SSOP

0

MAX275BCPP+

MAX275BCPP+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 300KHZ LOWPASS 20DIP

441378

LTC1065ISW#TRPBF

LTC1065ISW#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 50KHZ LOWPASS 16SOIC

0

LTC1069-1IS8#PBF

LTC1069-1IS8#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 12KHZ LOWPASS 8SOIC

1298

MAX7438ETP+

MAX7438ETP+

Analog Devices, Inc.

3-CH VIDEO FILTER

1026

LTC1562CN#PBF

LTC1562CN#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 150KHZ UNIV 16DIP

0

MAX268ACWG+

MAX268ACWG+

Analog Devices, Inc.

MAX268 PIN PROGRAMMABLE UNIVERSA

370

ML6426CS4

ML6426CS4

TIME FILTER, BUTTERWORTH, L/PASS

9600

MAX7420CUA+

MAX7420CUA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 45KHZ BUTTER 8UMAX

37250

MAX7491EEE+T

MAX7491EEE+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 40KHZ SWITCHED 16QSOP

0

MAX7445EUD

MAX7445EUD

Analog Devices, Inc.

4-CH VIDEO RECONSTRUCTION FILTER

11057

MAX7412EUA+T

MAX7412EUA+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 15KHZ LOWPASS 8UMAX

5000

MAX292ESA+T

MAX292ESA+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 25KHZ LOWPASS 8SOIC

2500

LTC1069-6IS8#TRPBF

LTC1069-6IS8#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 14/20KHZ LOWPASS 8SOIC

0

MAX7421CUA+

MAX7421CUA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 45KHZ LOWPASS 8UMAX

1331750

MAX7426CUA+T

MAX7426CUA+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 12KHZ LOWPASS 8UMAX

0

LTC6601IUF-1#PBF

LTC6601IUF-1#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 28MHZ 20QFN

0

MAX7428EKA-T

MAX7428EKA-T

Analog Devices, Inc.

SD VIDEO RECONSTRUCTION FILTER

14300

MAX7419EUA+

MAX7419EUA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 45KHZ LOWPASS 8UMAX

552100

MAX7421EUA+

MAX7421EUA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 45KHZ LOWPASS 8UMAX

100300

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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