AVX low-pass filters offer sharp rolloff for wireless apps

Article By : Vivek Nanda

The LP Series filters offer low insertion loss and sharp roll-off for high frequency wireless applications, such as mobile comms, satellite TV receivers, GPS and WLAN.

AVX Corp. has released 0805 low-pass integrated thin-film (ITF) SMD filters for 1.8GHz, 1.9GHz, 2.4GHz, 2.9GHz, 3.5GHz and 4GHz that exhibit low insertion loss and sharp roll-off for wireless applications, including mobile communications systems, microcell and picocell base stations, satellite TV receivers, GPS, vehicle location systems and WLANs.

Measuring just 2.03mm x 1.55mm x 1.02mm (L x W x H ±0.10mm), the LP series filters are rated for 8W continuous power and operating and storage temperatures spanning -40°C to +85°C. They feature a rugged construction for reliable automatic assembly.

Offering a characteristic impedance of 50Ω and nickel/lead-free-solder (Sn100) coated terminations compatible with automatic soldering technologies (reflow, wave soldering, vapor phase, and manual), the RoHS compliant filters are 100% tested for electrical parameters and both visual and mechanical characteristics, and are shipped on tape and reel.