8th-Order, Lowpass, Elliptic, Switched-Capacitor Filters The MAX297EPA+ is a switched-capacitor, 8th-order, lowpass filter manufactured by Maxim Integrated. Below are its key specifications, descriptions, and features:

### **Specifications:**
- **Manufacturer:** Maxim Integrated  
- **Type:** Switched-Capacitor Filter  
- **Order:** 8th-order lowpass  
- **Cutoff Frequency Range:** 0.1Hz to 25kHz  
- **Clock-to-Cutoff Ratio:** 100:1 (typical)  
- **Supply Voltage Range:** ±2.375V to ±8V  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to +85°C  
- **Package:** 8-Pin PDIP (Plastic Dual In-Line Package)  
- **Pin Count:** 8  
- **Stopband Attenuation:** 80dB (typical)  
- **Passband Ripple:** ±0.5dB (typical)  
- **Output Noise:** 100µVrms (typical)  
- **Power Consumption:** 50mW (typical at ±5V)  

### **Descriptions:**
- The MAX297EPA+ is an 8th-order, lowpass, elliptic switched-capacitor filter (SCF) that provides sharp roll-off and high stopband rejection.  
- It operates with an external clock to set the cutoff frequency, making it tunable over a wide range.  
- Designed for precision filtering in communication, data acquisition, and signal processing applications.  

### **Features:**
- **Elliptic Response:** Provides steep roll-off and high stopband attenuation.  
- **Wide Frequency Range:** Adjustable cutoff frequency from 0.1Hz to 25kHz.  
- **Single or Dual Supply Operation:** Supports ±2.375V to ±8V supplies.  
- **Low Noise and Distortion:** Ensures clean signal filtering.  
- **No External Components Required:** Minimal external circuitry needed for operation.  
- **High Clock-to-Cutoff Accuracy:** Maintains precise frequency response.  

This information is strictly factual and based on the manufacturer's datasheet.

8th-Order, Lowpass, Elliptic, Switched-Capacitor Filters