Active filter

An example of high-pass active filter of the Sallen–Key topology. The operational amplifier is used as a buffer amplifier.

An active filter is a type of analog circuit implementing an electronic filter using active components, typically an amplifier. Amplifiers included in a filter design can be used to improve the cost, performance and predictability of a filter.[1]

An amplifier prevents the load impedance of the following stage from affecting the characteristics of the filter. An active filter can have complex poles and zeros without using a bulky or expensive inductor. The shape of the response, the Q (quality factor), and the tuned frequency can often be set with inexpensive variable resistors.[2] In some active filter circuits, one parameter can be adjusted without affecting the others.[1]

  1. ^ a b Don Lancaster, Active-Filter Cookbook, Howard W. Sams and Co., 1975 ISBN 0-672-21168-8 pages 8-10
  2. ^ "Op-amp Band Pass Filter". Basic Electronics Tutorials. 2013-08-14. Retrieved 2018-12-26.

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