Interface - Filters - Active

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
DF1706E

DF1706E

Texas Instruments

DIGITAL FILTER

8

TLC04ID

TLC04ID

Texas Instruments

IC FILTER 30KHZ BUTTER 8SOIC

157

MF10CCWM/NOPB

MF10CCWM/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC FILTER 200KHZ SWITCH 20SOIC

268

UAF42AUG4

UAF42AUG4

Texas Instruments

IC FILTER 100KHZ UNIV 16SOIC

0

MF10CCWMX/NOPB

MF10CCWMX/NOPB

Texas Instruments

IC FILTER 200KHZ SWITCH 20SOIC

2811

AMC1210IRHAR

AMC1210IRHAR

Texas Instruments

IC FILTER DIGITAL 40VQFN

0

32F8120-CL

32F8120-CL

Texas Instruments

CONTINUOUS TIME FILTER

1369

UAF42AU

UAF42AU

Texas Instruments

IC FILTER 100KHZ UNIV 16SOIC

603

TLC14CDR

TLC14CDR

Texas Instruments

SWITCHED CAPACITOR FILTER

36637

MF10CCN/NOPB

MF10CCN/NOPB

Texas Instruments

SWITCHED CAPACITOR FILTER

0

DF1760U

DF1760U

Texas Instruments

DIGITAL FILTER, 4-BIT

288

TLC20CN

TLC20CN

Texas Instruments

SWITCHED CAPACITOR FILTER

18970

TLC04IDR

TLC04IDR

Texas Instruments

TLC04 BUTTERWORTH SWITCHED-CAPAC

135

TLC04CD

TLC04CD

Texas Instruments

IC FILTER 30KHZ BUTTER 8SOIC

177

UAF42AP

UAF42AP

Texas Instruments

IC FILTER 100KHZ UNIV 14DIP

830

GC2011A-PQ

GC2011A-PQ

Texas Instruments

DIGITAL FILTER, 12-BIT

4904

32F8120-CLR

32F8120-CLR

Texas Instruments

FLTR EQUIRIPPLE

960

TLC14IDG4

TLC14IDG4

Texas Instruments

IC FILTER 30KHZ BUTTER 8SOIC

0

MF10CCN

MF10CCN

Texas Instruments

SWITCHED CAPACITOR FILTER

0

AMC1210IRHAT

AMC1210IRHAT

Texas Instruments

IC FILTER DIGITAL 40VQFN

1294

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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