Interface - Filters - Active

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
MAX292ESA

MAX292ESA

Analog Devices, Inc.

LOWPASS SWTCHED-CAPACITOR FILTER

1242

LTC1064-3CSW#PBF

LTC1064-3CSW#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 95KHZ LOWPASS 16SOIC

75

LTC1068-50IG#PBF

LTC1068-50IG#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 50KHZ SWITCHED 28SSOP

0

LTC1065CSW#TRPBF

LTC1065CSW#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 50KHZ LOWPASS 16SOIC

0

LTC1068-25IG#PBF

LTC1068-25IG#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 200KHZ SWITCH 28SSOP

878

LTC1264-7CSW#PBF

LTC1264-7CSW#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 200KHZ LINEAR 16SOIC

11

LTC1062CN8#PBF

LTC1062CN8#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 20KHZ LOWPASS 8DIP

400

MAX7472UTI+

MAX7472UTI+

Analog Devices, Inc.

HDTV ANTI-ALIASING FILTER

193

AD7371JN

AD7371JN

Analog Devices, Inc.

DIGITALLY PROGRAMMABLE FILTER

974

MAX7448EUD+

MAX7448EUD+

Analog Devices, Inc.

VIDEO FILTER

3397

MAX294CSA

MAX294CSA

Analog Devices, Inc.

LOWPASS SWTCHED-CAPACITOR FILTER

831

ADMV8416ACPZ

ADMV8416ACPZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

8 TO 16 GHZ TUNABLE BPF

0

MAX264BCWI

MAX264BCWI

Analog Devices, Inc.

PROGRAMMABLE UNIVERSAL FILTER

602

LTC1565-31CS8#TRPBF

LTC1565-31CS8#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 650KHZ LINEAR PH 8SOIC

0

LTC1068-200CG#PBF

LTC1068-200CG#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 25KHZ SWITCHED 28SSOP

539

MAX7469UTP+

MAX7469UTP+

Analog Devices, Inc.

HDTV ANTI-ALIASING FILTER

4475

LTC1563-2CGN#TRPBF

LTC1563-2CGN#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 256KHZ LOWPASS 16SSOP

9882

LTC1061CSW#PBF

LTC1061CSW#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 35KHZ SWITCHED 20SOIC

116

LTC1064-3CSW#TRPBF

LTC1064-3CSW#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 95KHZ LOWPASS 16SOIC

0

MAX267ACWG

MAX267ACWG

Analog Devices, Inc.

BANDPASS FILTER

7

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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