Interface - Filters - Active

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
LTC1069-6IS8#TRPBF

LTC1069-6IS8#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 14/20KHZ LOWPASS 8SOIC

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

LTC6602IUF#PBF

LTC6602IUF#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 300KHZ BAND PASS 24QFN

152

LTC6605IDJC-14#PBF

LTC6605IDJC-14#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 5MHZ ANTIALIASNG 22DFN

0

MAX7443ESA+

MAX7443ESA+

Analog Devices, Inc.

3-CH VIDEO FILTER

28837

LTC6601CUF-1#PBF

LTC6601CUF-1#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 28MHZ 20QFN

0

HMC1044LP3ETR

HMC1044LP3ETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER LOW PASS 16QFN

1

LT1567CMS8#TRPBF

LT1567CMS8#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 5MHZ ANTIALIASNG 8MSOP

0

LTC1562ACG#TRPBF

LTC1562ACG#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 150KHZ UNIV 20SSOP

0

LTC1069-7IS8#TRPBF

LTC1069-7IS8#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 200KHZ LINEAR PH 8SOIC

0

MAX261ACWG

MAX261ACWG

Analog Devices, Inc.

PROG UNIVERSAL ACTIVE FILTER

0

LTC1069-7CS8#PBF

LTC1069-7CS8#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 200KHZ LINEAR PH 8SOIC

358

MAX292CWE

MAX292CWE

Analog Devices, Inc.

SWITCHED-CAPACITOR FILTER

152

LTC1264-7CN#PBF

LTC1264-7CN#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 200KHZ LINEAR PH 14DIP

0

MAX271CNG+

MAX271CNG+

Analog Devices, Inc.

CONTINUOUS TIME FILTER, 2 FUNC,

235

LTC1564CG#TRPBF

LTC1564CG#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTR 150KHZ ANTIALIAS 16SSOP

0

MAX297CSA

MAX297CSA

Analog Devices, Inc.

LOWPASS SWTCHED-CAPACITOR FILTER

1040

LT1567IMS8#TRPBF

LT1567IMS8#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 5MHZ ANTIALIASNG 8MSOP

0

LTC1066-1CSW#PBF

LTC1066-1CSW#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 50KHZ LOWPASS 18SOIC

11

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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