Active, Passive & Hybrid Filters
Active, Passive, and Hybrid Filters are types of electrical filters used to modify and improve the quality of power in electrical systems, often in applications like power factor correction, harmonic filtering, and noise suppression. Each type of filter has its own characteristics, advantages, and specific applications.
Benefits
- Improved signal quality by removing unwanted frequencies
- Enhanced efficiency in power systems
- Reduction in harmonic distortion and noise interference
- Passive filters offer simplicity and low cost
- Active filters provide precise and flexible control over frequency ranges
- Hybrid filters combine the best of both worlds for optimal performance
- Help in reducing power losses and improving overall system performance
- Improve the lifespan and reliability of electrical equipment by reducing electrical noise
Specifications
- Frequency Range: 50 Hz to 500 kHz (depending on the filter type)
- Filter Types: Low-pass, High-pass, Band-pass, Band-stop
- Active Filter Components: Operational amplifiers, transistors, capacitors, resistors
- Passive Filter Components: Resistors, capacitors, inductors
- Hybrid Filter Components: Combination of passive and active components
- Efficiency: Up to 98% (depending on design and components used)
- Input Voltage: 110V to 415V AC
- Power Handling: From a few watts to several kilowatts (depending on system requirements)
- Protection Features: Overcurrent, thermal overload, and short-circuit protection
- Compliance: UL, IEC, and other international standards for safety and performance
