Interface - Filters - Active

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
LTC1562CG#PBF

LTC1562CG#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 150KHZ UNIV 20SSOP

312

MAX7405CPA+

MAX7405CPA+

Analog Devices, Inc.

8TH-ORDER, LOWPASS, BESSEL, SWIT

3872

MAX7441ESD

MAX7441ESD

Analog Devices, Inc.

6-CH VIDEO RECONSTRUCTION FILTER

569

AD7371JP

AD7371JP

Analog Devices, Inc.

DIGITALLY PROGRAMMABLE FILTER

14

MXL1062CS

MXL1062CS

Analog Devices, Inc.

5TH ORDER, LOWPASS FILTER

1081

LTC1164-5CSW#TRPBF

LTC1164-5CSW#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 20KHZ LOWPASS 16SOIC

0

MAX7407EPA+

MAX7407EPA+

Analog Devices, Inc.

SWITCHED CAPACITOR FILTER, 1 FUN

1437

MAX7430EUB+

MAX7430EUB+

Analog Devices, Inc.

CONTINUOUS TIME FILTER, 1 FUNC,

3280

MAX296CWE+

MAX296CWE+

Analog Devices, Inc.

MAX296 8TH-ORDER, LOWPASS, SWITC

2760

MAX7448EUD

MAX7448EUD

Analog Devices, Inc.

4-CH RGB VIDEO FILTER

2863

LTC1562CG-2#TRPBF

LTC1562CG-2#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 300KHZ UNIV 20SSOP

0

LTC1064-1CN#PBF

LTC1064-1CN#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 20KHZ LOWPASS 14DIP

59

LTC1069-1CS8#TRPBF

LTC1069-1CS8#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 12KHZ LOWPASS 8SOIC

0

MAX7405EPA+

MAX7405EPA+

Analog Devices, Inc.

MAX7405 8TH-ORDER, LOWPASS, BESS

1200

LTC6601IUF-2#TRPBF

LTC6601IUF-2#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 27MHZ 20QFN

0

MAX7444ESA+

MAX7444ESA+

Analog Devices, Inc.

3-CH VIDEO FILTER

6928

LTC6601CUF-1#TRPBF

LTC6601CUF-1#TRPBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER 28MHZ 20QFN

0

MAX265BCPI+

MAX265BCPI+

Analog Devices, Inc.

RESISTOR-PIN-PROGRAMMABLE, UNIVE

717

HMC891ALP5ETR

HMC891ALP5ETR

Analog Devices, Inc.

IC FILTER BAND PASS 32LFCSP

0

MAX7404CPA+

MAX7404CPA+

Analog Devices, Inc.

MAX7404 8TH-ORDER, LOWPASS, ELLI

1462

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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