Interface - Filters - Active

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
MAX7424EUA+

MAX7424EUA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 45KHZ BUTTER 8UMAX

1421

MAX7409CPA+

MAX7409CPA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 15KHZ LOWPASS 8DIP

2

MAX292EWE+T

MAX292EWE+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 25KHZ LOWPASS 16SOIC

0

MAX292EPA+

MAX292EPA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 25KHZ LOWPASS 8DIP

452300

MAX7415EUA+T

MAX7415EUA+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 15KHZ LOWPASS 8UMAX

0

MAX7409EUA+T

MAX7409EUA+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 15KHZ LOWPASS 8UMAX

7500

MAX7403CPA+

MAX7403CPA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 10KHZ LOWPASS 8DIP

2983400

MAX7427EUA+

MAX7427EUA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 12KHZ LOWPASS 8UMAX

1394450

MAX7491CEE+

MAX7491CEE+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 40KHZ SWITCHED 16QSOP

13000

MAX7420CUA+T

MAX7420CUA+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 45KHZ BUTTER 8UMAX

0

MAX263AEPI+

MAX263AEPI+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 57KHZ UNIV SWTCH 28DIP

686

MAX7426EUA+

MAX7426EUA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 12KHZ LOWPASS 8UMAX

118400

MAX275ACPP+

MAX275ACPP+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 300KHZ LOWPASS 20DIP

414

MAX293ESA+T

MAX293ESA+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 25KHZ LOWPASS 8SOIC

0

MAX7413EUA+

MAX7413EUA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 15KHZ LOWPASS 8UMAX

1698

MAX280EWE+

MAX280EWE+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 20KHZ LOWPASS 16SOIC

611702

MAX263BEWI+

MAX263BEWI+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 57KHZ SWITCHED 28SOIC

13275

MAX7408CPA+

MAX7408CPA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 15KHZ LOWPASS 8DIP

0

MAX7412CUA+

MAX7412CUA+

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 15KHZ LOWPASS 8UMAX

0

MAX275ACWP+T

MAX275ACWP+T

Maxim Integrated

IC FILTER 300KHZ LOWPASS 20SOIC

0

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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