AD AD621A

a
Low Drift, Low Power
Instrumentation Amplifier
AD621
FEATURES
EASY TO USE
Pin-Strappable Gains of 10 & 100
All Errors Specified for Total System Performance
Higher Performance than Discrete In-Amp Designs
Available in 8-Pin DIP and SOIC
Low Power, 1.3 mA max Supply Current
Wide Power Supply Range (62.3 V to 618 V)
EXCELLENT DC PERFORMANCE
0.15% max, Total Gain Error
65 ppm/8C, Total Gain Drift
125 mV max, Total Offset Voltage
1.0 mV/8C max, Offset Voltage Drift
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
8-Pin Plastic Mini-DIP (N), Cerdip (Q)
and SOIC (R) Packages
8
G=10/100
2
7
+VS
+IN
3
6
OUTPUT
–VS
4
5
REF
G=10/100
1
–IN
AD621
TOP VIEW
pin strapping. The AD621 is fully specified as a total system,
therefore, simplifying the design process.
LOW NOISE
9 nV/√Hz, @ 1 kHz, Input Voltage Noise
0.28 mV p-p Noise (0.1 Hz to 10 Hz}
EXCELLENT AC SPECIFICATIONS
800 kHz Bandwidth (G = 10}, 200 kHz (G = 100}
12 ms Settling Time to 0.01%
APPLICATIONS
Weigh Scales
Transducer Interface & Data Acquisition Systems
Industrial Process Controls
Battery Powered and Portable Equipment
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The AD621 is an easy to use, low cost, low power, high accuracy instrumentation amplifier which is ideally suited for a wide
range of applications. Its unique combination of high performance, small size and low power, outperforms discrete in amp
implementations. High functionality, low gain errors and low
gain drift errors are achieved by the use of internal gain setting
resistors. Fixed gains of 10 and 100 can be easily set via external
30,000
For portable or remote applications, where power dissipation,
size and weight are critical, the AD621 features a very low supply current of 1.3 mA max and is packaged in a compact 8-pin
SOIC, 8-pin plastic DIP or 8-pin cerdip. The AD621 also
excels in applications requiring high total accuracy, such as precision data acquisition systems used in weigh scales and transducer interface circuits. Low maximum error specifications
including nonlinearity of 10 ppm, gain drift of 5 ppm/°C, 50 µV
offset voltage and 0.6 µV/°C offset drift (“B” grade), make possible total system performance at a lower cost than has been previously achieved with discrete designs or with other monolithic
instrumentation amplifiers.
When operating from high source impedances, as in ECG and
blood pressure monitors, the AD621 features the ideal combination of low noise and low input bias currents. Voltage noise is
specified as 9 nV/√Hz at 1 kHz and 0.28 µV p-p from 0.1 Hz to
10 Hz. Input current noise is also extremely low at 0.1 pA/√Hz.
The AD621 outperforms FET input devices with an input bias
current specification of 1.5 nA max over the full industrial temperature range.
3 - OP AMP
IN-AMPS
(3 OP 07'S)
20,000
15,000
AD621A
10,000
5,000
0
5
10
SUPPLY CURRENT – mA
15
20
TOTAL INPUT VOLTAGE NOISE, G = 100 – µVp-p
(0.1 – 10Hz)
TOTAL ERROR, ppm OF FULL SCALE
10,000
25,000
TYPICAL STANDARD
BIPOLAR INPUT
IN-AMP
1,000
100
10
AD621 SUPERßETA
BIPOLAR INPUT
IN-AMP
1
0.1
1k
Three Op Amp IA Designs vs. AD621
10k
100k
1M
10M
100M
SOURCE RESISTANCE – Ω
Total Voltage Noise vs. Source Resistance
REV. A
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and
reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its
use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties
which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or
otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106, U.S.A.
Tel: 617/329-4700
Fax: 617/326-8703
AD621–SPECIFICATIONS
Gain = 10 (typical @ +258C, V = 615 V, and R = 2 kV, unless otherwise noted)
S
Model
GAIN
Gain Error
Nonlinearity,
VOUT = –10 V to +10 V
Gain vs. Temperature
TOTAL VOLTAGE OFFSET
Offset (RTI)
Over Temperature
Average TC
Offset Referred to the
Input vs. Supply (PSR)2
Total NOISE
Voltage Noise (RTI)
RTI
Current Noise
INPUT CURRENT
Input Bias Current
Over Temperature
Average TC
Input Offset Current
Over Temperature
Average TC
INPUT
Input Impedance
Differential
Common-Mode
Input Voltage Range3
Over Temperature
Over Temperature
Common-Mode Rejection
Ratio DC to 60 Hz with
1 kΩ Source Imbalance
OUTPUT
Output Swing
Conditions
TEMPERATURE RANGE
For Specified Performance
Min
0.15
Max
Min
AD620S1
Typ
0.05
Max
Units
0.15
%
2
–1.5
10
±5
2
–1.5
10
±5
2
–1
10
±5
ppm of FS
ppm/°C
VS = ± 15 V
VS = ± 5 V to ± 15 V
VS = ± 5 V to ± 15 V
75
250
400
2.5
50
125
215
1.5
75
250
500
2.5
µV
µV
µV/°C
VS = ± 2.3 V to ± 18 V
1.0
95
1 kHz
0.1 Hz to 10 Hz
f = 1 kHz
0.1 Hz–10 Hz
0.6
120
100
120
1.0
95
120
dB
13
0.55
100
10
17
13
0.55
100
10
17
0.8
13
0.55
100
10
17
0.8
nV/√Hz
µV p-p
fA/√Hz
pA p-p
0.5
2.0
2.5
0.5
1.0
1.5
0.5
2
4
nA
nA
pA/°C
nA
nA
pA/°C
VS = ± 15 V
3.0
0.3
VS = ± 2.3 V to ± 5 V
VS = ± 5 V to ± l8 V
–VS + 1.9
–VS + 2.1
–VS + 1.9
–VS + 2.1
VCM = 0 V to ± 10 V
93
RL = 10 kΩ,
VS = ± 2.3 V to ± 5 V
VS = ± 5 V to ± 18 V
POWER SUPPLY
Operating Range
Quiescent Current
Over Temperature
Max
AD621B
Typ
RL = 2 kΩ
Over Temperature
Short Current Circuit
REFERENCE INPUT
RIN
IIN
Voltage Range
Gain to Output
Min
AD621A
Typ
VOUT = ± 10 V
Over Temperature
DYNAMIC RESPONSE
Small Signal,
–3 dB Bandwidth
Slew Rate
Settling Time to 0.01%
L
–VS + 1.1
–VS + 1.4
–VS + 1.2
–VS + 1.6
1.5
8.0
10i2
10i2
10i2
10i2
10i2
10i2
+VS – 1.2
+VS – 1.3
+VS – 1.4
+VS – 1.4
110
± 18
10 V Step
VIN +, VREF = 0
20
+50
–VS + 1.6
VS = ± 2.3 V to ± 18 V
8.0
0.3
0.5
0.75
1.5
800
1.2
12
0.75
3.0
0.3
1.0
1.5
1 ± 0.0001
± 2.3
0.9
1.1
–VS + 1.9
–VS + 2.1
–VS + 1.9
–VS + 2.1
100
+VS – 1.2
+VS – 1.3
+VS – 1.4
+VS – 1.5
–VS + 1.1
–VS + 1.4
–VS + 1.2
–VS + 1.6
0.75
+60
+VS – 1.6 –VS + 1.6
± 18
1.3
1.6
+VS – 1.2
+VS – 1.3
+VS – 1.4
+VS – 1.4
110
± 18
1 ± 0.0001
± 2.3
0.9
1.1
–40 to +85
93
+VS – 1.2
+VS – 1.3
+VS – 1.4
+VS – 1.5
800
1.2
12
20
+50
–40 to +85
–VS + 1.9
–VS + 2.1
–VS + 1.9
–VS + 2.3
–VS + 1.1
–VS + 1.6
–VS + 1.2
–VS + 2.3
0.75
+60
+VS – 1.6
± 18
1.3
1.6
VS + 1.6
1.0
2.0
+VS – 1.2
+VS – 1.3
+VS – 1.4
+VS – 1.4
110
± 18
GΩipF
GΩipF
V
V
V
V
dB
+VS – 1.2
+VS – 1.3
+VS – 1.4
+VS – 1.5
V
V
V
V
mA
800
1.2
12
kHz
V/µs
µs
20
+50
kΩ
µA
V
+60
+VS – 1.6
1 ± 0.0001
± 2.3
0.9
1.1
± 18
1.3
1.6
–55 to +125
V
mA
mA
°C
NOTES
1
See Analog Devices military data sheet for 883B tested specifications.
2
This is defined as the supply range over which PSRR is defined.
3
Input Voltage Range = CMV + (Gain × VDIFF).
Specifications subject to change without notice.
–2–
REV. A
AD621
Gain = 100
(typical @ +258C, VS = 615 V, and RL = 2 kV, unless otherwise noted)
Model
GAIN
Gain Error
Nonlinearity,
VOUT = –10 V to +10 V
Gain vs. Temperature
TOTAL VOLTAGE OFFSET
Offset (RTI)
Over Temperature
Average TC
Offset Referred to the
Input vs. Supply (PSR)2
Total NOISE
Voltage Noise (RTI)
RTI
Current Noise
INPUT CURRENT
Input Bias Current
Over Temperature
Average TC
Input Offset Current
Over Temperature
Average TC
INPUT
Input Impedance
Differential
Common-Mode
Input Voltage Range3
Over Temperature
Over Temperature
Common-Mode Rejection
Ratio DC to 60 Hz with
1 kΩ Source Imbalance
OUTPUT
Output Swing
Conditions
TEMPERATURE RANGE
For Specified Performance
AD621B
Typ
0.15
Max
Min
AD620S1
Typ
0.05
Max
Units
0.15
%
10
±5
2
–1
10
±5
2
–1
10
±5
ppm of FS
ppm/°C
VS = ± 15 V
VS = ± 5 V to ± 15 V
VS = ± 5 V to ± 15 V
35
125
185
1.0
25
50
215
0.6
35
125
225
1.0
µV
µV
µV/°C
VS = ± 2.3 V to ± 18 V
0.3
110
1 kHz
0.1 Hz to 10 Hz
f = 1 kHz
0.1 Hz–10 Hz
140
0.1
120
140
0.3
110
140
dB
9
0.28
100
10
13
9
0.28
100
10
13
0.4
9
0.28
100
10
13
0.4
nV/√Hz
µV p-p
fA/√Hz
pA p-p
0.5
2.0
2.5
0.5
1.0
1.5
0.5
2
4
nA
nA
pA/°C
nA
nA
pA/°C
VS = ± 15 V
3.0
0.3
VS = ± 2.3 V to ± 5 V
VS = ± 5 V to ± l8 V
–VS + 1.9
–VS + 2.1
–VS + 1.9
–VS + 2.1
VCM = 0 V to ± 10 V
110
RL = 10 kΩ,
VS = ± 2.3 V to ± 5 V
–VS + 1.1
–VS + 1.4
–VS + 1.2
–VS + 1.6
1.5
8.0
10i2
10i2
10i2
10i2
10i2
10i2
+VS – 1.2
+VS – 1.3
+VS – 1.4
+VS – 1.4
130
± 18
10 V Step
VIN +, VREF = 0
20
+50
–VS + 1.6
VS = ± 2.3 V to ± 18 V
8.0
0.3
0.5
0.75
1.5
200
1.2
12
0.75
3.0
0.3
1.0
1.5
1 ± 0.0001
± 2.3
0.9
1.1
–VS + 1.9
–VS + 2.1
–VS + 1.9
–VS + 2.1
120
+VS – 1.2
+VS – 1.3
+VS – 1.4
+VS – 1.5
–VS + 1.1
–VS + 1.4
–VS + 1.2
–VS + 1.6
0.75
+60
+VS – 1.6 –VS + 1.6
± 18
1.3
1.6
–40 to +85
+VS – 1.2
+VS – 1.3
+VS – 1.4
+VS – 1.4
130
± 18
20
+50
1 ± 0.0001
± 2.3
0.9
1.1
–3–
–VS + 1.9
–VS + 2.1
–VS + 1.9
–VS + 2.3
110
+VS – 1.2
+VS – 1.3
+VS – 1.4
+VS – 1.5
200
1.2
12
–40 to +85
NOTES
1
See Analog Devices military data sheet for 883B tested specifications.
2
This is defined as the supply range over which PSEE is defined.
3
Input Voltage Range = CMV + (Gain × VDIFF).
Specifications subject to change without notice.
REV. A
Min
2
–1
VS = ± 5 V to ± 18 V
POWER SUPPLY
Operating Range
Quiescent Current
Over Temperature
Max
RL = 2 kΩ
Over Temperature
Short Current Circuit
REFERENCE INPUT
RIN
IIN
Voltage Range
Gain to Output
AD621A
Typ
VOUT = ± 10 V
Over Temperature
DYNAMIC RESPONSE
Small Signal,
–3 dB Bandwidth
Slew Rate
Settling Time to 0.01%
Min
–VS + 1.1
–VS + 1.6
–VS + 1.2
–VS + 2.3
0.75
+60
+VS – 1.6
± 18
1.3
1.6
VS + 1.6
1.0
2.0
+VS – 1.2
+VS – 1.3
+VS – 1.4
+VS – 1.4
130
± 18
GΩipF
GΩipF
V
V
V
V
dB
+VS – 1.2
+VS – 1.3
+VS – 1.4
+VS – 1.5
V
V
V
V
mA
200
1.2
12
kHz
V/µs
µs
20
+50
kΩ
µA
V
+60
+VS – 1.6
1 ± 0.0001
± 2.3
0.9
1.1
± 18
1.3
1.6
–55 to +125
V
mA
mA
°C
AD621
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS 1
ESD SUSCEPTIBILITY
Supply Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ± 18 V
Internal Power Dissipation2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650 mW
Input Voltage (Common Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ± VS
Differential Input Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ± 25 V
Output Short Circuit Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indefinite
Storage Temperature Range (Q) . . . . . . . . . . –65°C to +150°C
Storage Temperature Range (N, R) . . . . . . . . –65°C to +125°C
Operating Temperature Range
AD621 (A, B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –40°C to +85°C
AD621 (S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –55°C to +125°C
Lead Temperature Range
(Soldering 10 seconds) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +300°C
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic
charges as high as 4000 volts, which readily accumulate on the
human body and on test equipment, can discharge without detection. Although the AD621 features proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage may still occur on these
devices if they are subjected to high energy electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD precautions are recommended
to avoid any performance degradation or loss of functionality.
ORDERING GUIDE
NOTES
1
Stresses above those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only and functional operation of
the device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating
conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
2
Specification is for device in free air:
8-Pin Plastic Package: θJA = 95°C/Watt
8-Pin Cerdip Package: θJA = 110°C/Watt
8-Pin SOIC Package: θJA = 155°C/Watt
Model
Temperature
Range
Package
Description
Package
Option1
AD621AN
AD621BN
AD621AR
AD621BR
AD621SQ/883B2
AD621ACHIPS
– 40°C to +85°C
– 40°C to +85°C
– 40°C to +85°C
– 40°C to +85°C
– 55°C to +125°C
–40°C to +85°C
8-Pin Plastic DIP
8-Pin Plastic DIP
8-Pin Plastic SOIC
8-Pin Plastic SOIC
8-Pin Cerdip
N-8
N-8
R-8
R-8
Q-8
Die
NOTES
1
N = Plastic DIP; Q = Cerdip; R = SOIC.
2
See Analog Devices' military data sheet for 883B specifications.
METALIZATION PHOTOGRAPH
Dimensions shown in inches and (mm).
Contact factory for latest dimensions.
–4–
REV. A
Typical Characteristics–AD621
50
50
SAMPLE SIZE = 90
SAMPLE SIZE = 90
40
PERCENTAGE OF UNITS
PERCENTAGE OF UNITS
40
30
20
30
20
10
10
0
0
–200
–100
0
+100
INPUT OFFSET VOLTAGE – µV
–800
+200
+800
Figure 4. Typical Distribution of Input Bias Current
Figure 1. Typical Distribution of VOS, Gain = 10
2
50
CHANGE IN OFFSET VOLTAGE – µV
SAMPLE SIZE = 90
40
PERCENTAGE OF UNITS
–400
0
+400
INPUT BIAS CURRENT – pA
30
20
10
1.5
1
0.5
0
0
0
–80
–40
0
+40
INPUT OFFSET VOLTAGE – µV
+80
Figure 2. Typical Distribution of VOS, Gain = 100
1
2
3
WARM-UP TIME – Minutes
4
5
Figure 5. Change in Input Offset Voltage vs. Warm-Up Time
50
1000
SAMPLE SIZE = 90
VOLTAGE NOISE – nV/√ Hz
PERCENTAGE OF UNITS
40
30
20
100
GAIN = 10
10
10
GAIN = 100
1
0
–400
–200
0
+200
INPUT OFFSET CURRENT – pA
+400
1
100
1k
10k
FREQUENCY – Hz
Figure 3. Typical Distribution of Input Offset Current
REV. A
10
Figure 6. Voltage Noise Spectral Density
–5–
100k
AD621
1000
1s
100mV
100
CURRENT NOISE – fA/
Hz
90
100
10
0%
10
1
10
100
FREQUENCY – Hz
1000
Figure 9. 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz Current Noise, 5 pA per Vertical
Div, 1 Second per Horizontal Div
Figure 7. Current Noise Spectral Density vs. Frequency
RTI NOISE – 0.2 µV/div
TOTAL DRIFT FROM 25°C TO 85°C, RTI – µV
100,000
10,000
FET INPUT
IN-AMP
1000
100
AD621A
TIME – 1 sec/div
10
1k
10k
100k
1M
SOURCE RESISTANCE – Ω
10M
Figure 10. Total Drift vs. Source Resistance
Figure 8a. 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz RTI Voltage Noise, Gain = 10
+160
+140
GAIN = 100
CMR – dB
RTI NOISE – 0.1 µV/div
+120
+100
GAIN = 10
+80
+60
+40
+20
0
0.1
TIME – 1 sec/div
1
10
100
1k
10k
100k
1M
FREQUENCY – Hz
Figure 11. CMR vs. Frequency, RTI, for a Zero to 1 kΩ
Source Imbalance
Figure 8b. 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz RTI Voltage Noise, G = 100
–6–
REV. A
AD621
35
180
G = 10 & 100
160
30
G = 100
OUTPUT VOLTAGE – Volts p-p
140
PSR – dB
120
G = 10
100
80
60
40
20
0.1
10
100
1k
FREQUENCY – Hz
10k
100k
1M
10
5
10k
100k
1M
FREQUENCY – Hz
Figure 15. Large Signal Frequency Response
+Vs –0.0
INPUT VOLTAGE LIMIT – Volts
(REFERRED TO SUPPLY VOLTAGES)
160
G = 100
140
120
PSR – dB
15
1k
180
G = 10
100
80
60
40
20
0.1
1
10
100
1k
FREQUENCY – Hz
10k
100k
–1.0
–1.5
+1.5
+1.0
+0.5
0
5
10
15
SUPPLY VOLTAGE ± Volts
20
Figure 16. Input Voltage Range vs. Supply Voltage
1000
OUTPUT VOLTAGE SWING – Volts
(REFERRED TO SUPPLY VOLTAGES)
+Vs –0.0
100
10
1
0.1
100
–0.5
–Vs +0.0
1M
Figure 13. Negative PSR vs. Frequency
CLOSED-LOOP GAIN – V/V
20
0
1
Figure 12. Positive PSR vs. Frequency
–0.5
R L= 10kΩ
–1.0
–1.5
R L= 2kΩ
+1.5
R L= 2kΩ
+1.0
+0.5
R L= 10kΩ
–Vs +0.0
1k
10k
100k
FREQUENCY – Hz
1M
0
10M
5
10
SUPPLY VOLTAGE ± Volts
15
Figure 17. Output Voltage Swing vs. Supply Voltage,
G = 10
Figure 14. Closed-Loop Gain vs. Frequency
REV. A
25
–7–
20
AD621
30
1mV
OUTPUT VOLTAGE SWING – Volts p-p
5V
10µs
100
VS = ± 15V
G = 10
90
20
10
10
0%
0
0
100
1k
LOAD RESISTANCE – Ω
10k
Figure 21. Large Signal Pulse Response and Settling
Time, G = 100 (0.5 mV = 0.1%), RL = 2 kΩ, CL = 100 pF
Figure 18. Output Voltage Swing vs. Resistive Load
5V
1mV
10µs
20mV
10µs
100
100
90
90
10
10
0%
0%
Figure 22. Small Signal Pulse Response, G = 100,
RL = 2 kΩ, CL = 100 pF
Figure 19. Large Signal Pulse Response and Settling
Time Gain, G = 10 (0.5 mV = 0.01%), RL = 1 k Ω,
CL = 100 pF
20
20mV
10µs
TO 0.01%
100
15
SETTLING TIME – µs
90
10
TO 0.1%
10
5
0%
0
0
5
10
15
20
OUTPUT STEP SIZE – Volts
Figure 20. Small Signal Pulse Response, G = 10,
RL = 1 k Ω, CL = 100 pF
Figure 23. Settling Time vs. Step Size, G = 10
–8–
REV. A
AD621
20
100µV
2V
TO 0.01%
100
SETTLING TIME – µs
15
90
TO 0.1%
10
10
5
0%
0
0
5
15
10
20
OUTPUT STEP SIZE – Volts
Figure 27. Gain Nonlinearity, G = 10, RL = 10 kΩ, Vertical
Scale: 100 µ V/Div = 100 ppm/Div, Horizontal Scale:
2 Volts/Div
Figure 24. Settling Time vs. Step Size, Gain = 100
2.0
10kΩ
1%
1.5
INPUT
20V p-p
+I B
INPUT CURRENT – nA
1.0
1kΩ
10T
100kΩ
0.1%
VOUT
G=10
0.5
11kΩ
0.1%
–I B
0
10kΩ
1%
G=100
2
1kΩ
0.1%
1
+VS
7
G=100
–0.5
G=10
AD621
6
5
–1.0
8
4
3
–1.5
–VS
–2.0
–125
–75
–25
25
75
TEMPERATURE – °C
125
175
Figure 25. Input Bias Current vs. Temperature
0PW 0
VZR 0
100µV
Figure 28. Settling Time Test Circuit
2V
100
90
10
0%
0 WFM
20 WFM AQR WARNING
Figure 26. Gain Nonlinearity, G = 100, RL = 10 kΩ,
CL = 0 pF. Vertical Scale: 100 µ V/Div = 100 ppm/Div
Horizontal Scale: 2 Volts/Div
REV. A
–9–
AD621
+VS
input voltage across the gain-setting resistor, RG, which equals
R5 at a gain of 10 or the parallel combination of R5 and R6 at a
gain of 100.
7
I1
VB
20µA
A1
20µA
I2
A2
This creates a differential gain from the inputs to the A1/A2
outputs given by G = (R1 + R2) / RG + 1. The unity-gain subtracter A3 removes any common-mode signal, yielding a singleended output referred to the REF pin potential.
10kΩ
C1
C2
10kΩ
The value of RG also determines the transconductance of the
preamp stage. As RG is reduced for larger gains, the transconductance increases asymptotically to that of the input transistors. This has three important advantages: (a) Open-loop gain is
boosted for increasing programmed gain, thus reducing gain-related errors. (b) The gain-bandwidth product (determined by
C1, C2 and the preamp transconductance) increases with programmed gain, thus optimizing frequency response. (c) The input voltage noise is reduced to a value of 9 nV/√Hz, determined
mainly by the collector current and base resistance of the input
devices.
OUTPUT
A3
6
R1
R3
400Ω
Q1
– IN
25k R2
R5
5555.6Ω
10kΩ
25k
2
REF
Q2
+IN
R4
400Ω
R6
555.6Ω
1
G=100
10kΩ
5
3
8
G=100
4
–VS
Figure 29. Simplified Schematic of AD621
Make vs. Buy: A Typical Bridge Application Error Budget
THEORY OF OPERATION
The AD621 is a monolithic instrumentation amplifier based on
a modification of the classic three op amp circuit. Careful layout
of the chip, with particular attention to thermal symmetry builds
in tight matching and tracking of critical components, thus preserving the high level of performance inherent in this circuit, at a
low price.
On chip gain resistors are pretrimmed for gains of 10 and 100.
The AD621 is preset to a gain of 10. A single external jumper
(between Pins 1 and 8) is all that is needed to select a gain of
100. Special design techniques assure a low gain TC of 5 ppm/°C
max, even at a gain of 100.
Figure 29 is a simplified schematic of the AD621. The input
transistors Q1 and Q2 provide a single differential-pair bipolar
input for high precision, yet offer 10× lower Input Bias Current,
thanks to Superβeta processing. Feedback through the Q1-A1-R1
loop and the Q2-A2-R2 loop maintains constant collector current of the input devices Q1 and Q2, thereby impressing the
The AD621 offers improved performance over discrete three op
amp IA designs, along with smaller size, fewer components and
10 times lower supply current. In the typical application, shown
in Figure 30, a gain of 100 is required to amplify a bridge output of 20 mV full scale over the industrial temperature range
of –40°C to +85°C. The error budget table below shows how
to calculate the effect various error sources have on circuit
accuracy.
Regardless of the system it is being used in, the AD621 provides
greater accuracy, and at low power and price. In simple systems,
absolute accuracy and drift errors are by far the most significant
contributors to error. In more complex systems with an intelligent processor, an auto-gain/auto-zero cycle will remove all absolute accuracy and drift errors leaving only the resolution errors
of gain nonlinearity and noise, thus allowing full 14-bit accuracy.
Note that for the discrete circuit, the OP07 specifications for input voltage offset and noise have been multiplied by 2. This is
because a three op amp type in amp has two op amps at its inputs, both contributing to the overall input error.
+10V
10kΩ*
10kΩ*
OP07D
R = 350Ω
R = 350Ω
10kΩ**
AD621A
R = 350Ω
100Ω**
OP07D
10kΩ**
R = 350Ω
REFERENCE
OP07D
10kΩ*
PRECISION BRIDGE TRANSDUCER
AD621A MONOLITHIC
INSTRUMENTATION
AMPLIFIER, G=100
SUPPLY CURRENT = 1.3mA MAX
10kΩ*
3 OP-AMP IN-AMP, G=100
*0.02% RESISTOR MATCH, 3PPM/°C TRACKING
**DISCRETE 1% RESISTOR, 100PPM/°C TRACKING
SUPPLY CURRENT = 15mA MAX
Figure 30. Make vs. Buy
–10–
REV. A
AD621
+5V
3kΩ
3kΩ
20kΩ
7
3
REF
8
6
AD621B
3kΩ
3kΩ
IN
5
1
2
ADC
10kΩ
4
20kΩ
1.3mA
MAX
1.7mA
AD705
DIGITAL
DATA
OUTPUT
AGND
0.6mA
MAX
0.10mA
Figure 31. A Pressure Monitor Circuit which Operates on a +5 V Power Supply
Pressure Measurement
Although useful in many bridge applications such as weighscales, the AD621 is especially suited for higher resistance pressure sensors powered at lower voltages where small size and low
power become more even significant.
Figure 31 shows a 3 kΩ pressure transducer bridge powered
from +5 V. In such a circuit, the bridge consumes only 1.7 mA.
Adding the AD621 and a buffered voltage divider allows the signal to be conditioned for only 3.8 mA of total supply current.
Small size and low cost make the AD621 especially attractive for
voltage output pressure transducers. Since it delivers low noise
and drift, it will also serve applications such as diagnostic
noninvasion blood pressure measurement.
Wide Dynamic Range Gain Block Suppresses Large CommonMode and Offset Signals
The AD621 is especially useful in wide dynamic range applications such as those requiring the amplification of signals in the
presence of large, unwanted common-mode signals or offsets.
Many monolithic in amps achieve low total input drift and noise
errors only at relatively high gains (~100). In contrast the
AD621’s low output errors allow such performance at a gain of
10, thus allowing larger input signals and therefore greater
dynamic range. The circuit of Figure 32 (± 15 V supply, G = 10)
has only 2.5 µV/°C max. VOS drift and 0.55 µ/V p-p typical
0.1 Hz to 10 Hz noise, yet will amplify a ± 0.5 V differential signal while suppressing a ± 10 V common-mode signal, or it will
amplify a ± 1.25 V differential signal while suppressing a 1 V
offset by use of the DAC driving the reference pin of the
AD621. An added benefit, the offsetting DAC connected to the
reference pin allows removal of a dc signal without the associated time-constant of ac coupling. Note the representations of a
differential and common-mode signal shown in Figure 32 such
that a single-ended (or normal mode) signal of +1 V would be
composed of a +0.5 V common-mode component and a +1 V
differential component.
Table I. Make vs. Buy Error Budget
Error Source
AD621 Circuit
Calculation
Discrete Circuit
Calculation
Error, ppm of Full Scale
AD621
Discrete
ABSOLUTE ACCURACY at TA = +25°C
Input Offset Voltage, µV
Output Offset Voltage, µV
Input Offset Current, nA
CMR, dB
125 µV/20 mV
N/A
2 nA × 350 Ω/20 mV
110 dB→3.16 ppm, × 5 V/20 mV
(150 µV × 2/20 mV
((150 µV × 2)/100)/20 mV
(6 nA × 350 Ω)/20 mV
(0.02% Match × 5 V)/20 mV
16,250
N/A
12,118
12,791
15,000
12,150
121,53
14,988
Total Absolute Error
17,558
20,191
100 ppm/°C Track × 60°C
(2.5 µV/°C × 2 × 60°C)/20 mV
(2.5 µV/°C × 2 × 60°C)/100/20 mV
13,300
13,000
N/A
12,600
15,000
12,150
Total Drift Error
13,690
15,750
40 ppm
(0.38 µV p-p × √2)120 mV
12,140
121,14
12,140
12,127
Total Resolution Error
121,54
121,67
Grand Total Error
11,472
36,008
DRIFT TO +85°C
Gain Drift, ppm/°C
Input Offset Voltage Drift, µV/°C
Output Offset Voltage Drift, µV/°C
5 ppm × 60°C
1 µV/°C × 60°C/20 mV
N/A
RESOLUTION
Gain Nonlinearity, ppm of Full Scale
40 ppm
Typ 0.1 Hz–10 Hz Voltage Noise, µV p-p 0.28 µV p-p/20 mV
G = 100, VS = ± 15 V.
(All errors are min/max and referred to input.)
REV. A
–11–
AD621
INPUT A:
±10V CM
+
VDIFF
±0.5V
–
+
Optional
VCOM
±10V–
2
1
8
x10
AD621
10kΩ
VOUT1
6
2
G = 10
1
5
3
INPUT B:
±1V
OFFSET
0 TO ±10V
+
8
10kΩ
DAC
x10
AD621
VOUT2
6
TOTAL GAIN = 100
5
3
VDIFF + V OFFSET
±(1.25V + 1V)
–
Use this in place of the DAC for zero suppression function.
TO
REF
TO
VOUT1
C
R
2
6
AD548
3
Figure 32. Suppressing a Large Common-Mode or Offset Voltage in Order to Measure a Small Differential Signal
(VS = ± 15 V)
The AD621, as well as many other monolithic instrumentation
amplifiers, is based on the “three op amp” in amp circuit (Figure 33) amplifier. Since the input amplifiers (A1 and A2) have a
common-mode gain of unity and a differential gain equal to the
set gain of the overall in amp, the voltages V1 and V2 are defined by the equations
V1 = VCM + G × VDIFF/2
V2 = VCM – G × VDIFF/2
The common-mode voltage will drive the outputs of amplifiers
A1 and A2 to the differential-signal voltage, multiplied by the
gain, spreads them apart. For a +10 V common-mode +0.1 V
differential input, V1 would be at +10.5 V and V2 at +9.5 V.
INPUT AMPLIFIER
OUTPUT AMPLIFIER
DIFFERENTIAL GAIN = 10
COMMON MODE GAIN = 1
DIFFERENTIAL GAIN = 1
COMMON MODE GAIN = 1/1000
The AD621’s input amplifiers can provide output voltage within
2.5 V of the supplies. To avoid saturation of the input amplifier
the input voltage must therefore obey the equations:
VCM + G × VDIFF/2 ≤ (Upper Supply – 2.5 V)
VCM – G × VDIFF/2 ≥ (Lower Supply + 2.5 V)
Figure 34 shows the trade-off between common-mode and
differential-mode input for ± 15 V supplies and G = 10.
By cascading with use of the optional AD621, the circuit of Figure 32 will provide ± 1 V of zero suppression at gains of 10 and
100 (at VOUT1 and VOUT2 respectively) with maximum TCs of
± 4 ppm/°C and ± 8 ppm/°C, respectively. Therefore, depending
on the magnitude of the differential input signal, either VOUT1 or
VOUT2 may be used as the output.
±1.2
±1.0
10kΩ
V1
A1
10kΩ
VDIFF – Volts
20kΩ
A3
4.44kΩ
20kΩ
±0.8
±0.6
±0.4
10kΩ
A2
V2
10kΩ
±0.2
Figure 33. Typical Three Op Amp Instrumentation
Amplifier, Differential Gain = 10
0
0
±2
±4
±6
±8
VCM – Volts
±10
±12
Figure 34. Trade-Off Between VCM and VDIFF Range (VS =
± 15 V, G = 10), for Reference Pin at Ground
–12–
REV. A
AD621
Precision V-I Converter
INPUT OVERLOAD CONSIDERATIONS
The AD621 along with another op amp and two resistors make
a precision current source (Figure 35). The op amp buffers the
reference terminal to maintain good CMR. The output voltage
VX of the AD621 appears across R1 which converts it to a current. This current less only the input bias current of the op amp
then flows out to the load.
Failure of a transducer, faults on input lines, or power supply
sequencing can subject the inputs of an instrumentation amplifier to voltages well beyond their linear range, or even the supply
voltage, so it is essential that the amplifier handle these overloads without being damaged.
+VS
VIN+
7
3
+ Vx –
AD621
6
R1
5
VIN–
2
4
IL
–VS
I L=
Vx
R1
=
AD705
(VIN+ ) – (VIN– ) G
R1
LOAD
Figure 35. Precision Voltage to Current Converter
(Operates on 1.8 mA, ± 3 V)
INPUT AND OUTPUT OFFSET VOLTAGE
The AD621 is fully specified for total input errors at gains of 10
and 100. That is, effects of all error sources within the AD621
are properly included in the guaranteed input error specs, eliminating the need for separate error calculation.
Total Error RTI = Input Error + (Output Error/G)
Total Error RTO = (Input Error × G) + Output Error
REFERENCE TERMINAL
Although usually grounded, the reference terminal may be used
to offset the output of the AD621. This is useful when the load
is “floating” or does not share a ground with the rest of the system. It also provides a direct means of injecting a precise offset.
Another benefit of having a reference terminal is that it can be
quite effective in eliminating ground loops and noise in a circuit
or system.
The AD621 will safely withstand continuous input overloads of
± 3.0 volts (± 6.0 mA). This is true for gains of 10 and 100, with
power on or off.
The inputs of the AD621 are protected by high current capacity
dielectrically isolated 400 Ω thin-film resistors R3 and R4 (Figure 29) and by diodes which protect the input transistors Q1
and Q2 from reverse breakdown. If reverse breakdown occurred,
there would be a permanent increase in the amplifier’s input
current.
The input overload capability of the AD621 can be easily increased while only slightly degrading the noise, common-mode
rejection and offset drift of the device by adding external resistors in series with the amplifier’s inputs as shown in Figure 36.
Table II summarizes the overload voltages and total input noise
for a range of range of r values. Note that a 2 kΩ resistor in series with each input will protect the AD621 from a ± 15 volt
continuous overload, while only increasing input noise to
13 nV√Hz—about the same level as would be expected from a
typical unprotected 3 op amp in amp.
Table II. Input Overload Protection vs. Value of Resistor RP
Total Input Noise
Value of
in nV√Hz @ 1 kHz
Resistor RP G = 10
G = 100
Maximum Continuous
Overload Voltage, VOL
In Volts
0
499 Ω
1.00 kΩ
2.00 kΩ
3.01 kΩ*
4.99 kΩ*
3
6
9
15
21
33
RP
7
2
VOUT
AD621
VOL
RP
3
6
5
4
GAIN = 10 OR 100
–VS
Figure 36. Input Overload Protection
REV. A
9
10
11
13
14
16
*1/4 watt, 1% metal-film resistor. All others are 1/8 watt, 1% RN55
or equivalent.
+VS
VOL
14
14
14
15
16
17
–13–
AD621
Gain Selection
+VS
+VS
The AD621 has accurate, low temperature coefficient (TC),
gains of 10 and 100 available. The gain of the AD621 is nominally set at 10; this is easily changed to a gain of 100 by simply
connecting a jumper between Pins 1 and 8.
0.1µF
–
0.1µF
7
2
10
INPUTS
AD621
+
3
6
3
8
5
REXT
0.1µF
...
AD621
5,555.5Ω
6
G = 10
2
20kΩ
7
–VS
6
0.1µF
...
3
9
4
5
2
555.5Ω
OUTPUT
AD526
4
OFFSET
NULL
(OPTIONAL)
–VS
5
Figure 38. A High Performance Programmable Gain
Amplifier
Figure 37. Programming the AD621 for Gains Between
10 and 100
COMMON-MODE REJECTION
As shown in Figure 37, the device can be programmed for any
gain between 10 and 100 by connecting a single external resistor
between Pins 1 and 8. Note that adding the external resistor will
degrade both the gain accuracy and gain TC. Since the gain
equation of the AD621 yields:
9 (RX + 6,111.111)
G = 1+
(RX + 555.555)
This can be solved for the nominal value of external resistor for
gains between 10 and 100:
RX =
(G – 1) 555.555 – 55,000
(10 – G )
Instrumentation amplifiers like the AD621 offer high CMR
which is a measure of the change in output voltage when both
inputs arc changed by equal amounts. These specifications are
usually given for a full-range input voltage change and a specified source imbalance.
For optimal CMR the reference terminal should be tied to a low
impedance point, and differences in capacitance and resistance
should be kept to a minimum between the two inputs. In many
applications shielded cables are used to minimize noise, and for
best CMR over frequency the shield should he properly driven.
Figures 39 and 40 show active data guards which are configured
to improve ac common-mode rejections by “bootstrapping” the
capacitances of input cable shields, thus minimizing the capacitance mismatch between the inputs.
Table III gives practical 1% resistor values for several common
gains.
+VS
– INPUT
Table III. Practical 1% External Resistor
Values for Gains Between 10 and 100
2
7
AD648
1
100Ω
100kΩ
Desired Recommended
Gain
1% Resistor Value
Gain Error Temperature
Coefficient (TC)
10
20
∞ (Pins 1 and 8 Open)
4.42 k
*
≈± 10%
50
698 Ω
≈± 10%
100
0 (Pins 1 and 8 Shorted)*
*5 ppm/°C max
≈0.4 (50 ppm/°C
+ Resistor TC)
≈0.4 (50 ppm/°C
+ Resistor TC)
*5 ppm/°C max
VOUT
AD621
6
100kΩ
100Ω
–VS
5
8
REFERENCE
4
+ INPUT
3
–VS
Figure 39. Differential Shield Driver, G = 10
+VS
A High Performance Programmable Gain Amplifier
– INPUT
The excellent performance of the AD621 at a gain of 10 make it
a good choice to team up with the AD526 programmable gain
amplifier (PGA) to yield a differential input PGA with gains of
10, 20, 40, 80, 160. As shown in Figure 38, the low offset of the
AD621 allows total circuit offset to be trimmed using the offset
null of the AD526, with only a negligible increase in total drift
error. The total gain TC will be 9 ppm/°C max, with 2 µV/°C
typical input offset drift. Bandwidth is 600 kHz to gains of 10 to
80, and 350 kHz at G = 160. Settling time is 13 µs to 0.01%
for a 10 V output step for all gains.
–14–
2
7
1
100Ω
3
6
5
8
+ INPUT
VOUT
AD621
AD548
4
REFERENCE
–VS
Figure 40. Common-Mode Shield Driver, G = 100
REV. A
AD621
GROUNDING
+VS
– INPUT
Since the AD621 output voltage is developed with respect to the
potential on the reference terminal, it can solve many grounding
problems by simply tying the REF pin to the appropriate “local
ground.”
7
VOUT
AD621
In order to isolate low level analog signals from a noisy digital
environment, many data-acquisition components have separate
analog and digital ground pins (Figure 41). It would be convenient to use a single ground line; however, current through
ground wires and PC runs of the circuit card can cause hundreds of millivolts of error. Therefore, separate ground returns
should be provided to minimize the current flow from the sensitive points to the system ground. These ground returns must be
tied together at some point, usually best at the ADC package as
shown.
+15V
C
–15V
6
5
LOAD
4
3
REFERENCE
+ INPUT
–VS
TO POWER
SUPPLY
GROUND
Figure 42b. Ground Returns for Bias Currents when Using
a Thermocouple Input
DIGITAL P.S.
ANALOG P.S.
2
C +5V
+VS
– INPUT
0.1µF
0.1µF
2
1µF
1µF 1µF
7
7
2
4
AD621
3
5
11
6
9
7
AD585
S/H
6
VOUT
+
4
11
15
AD621
1
AD574A
DIGITAL
DATA
ADC
OUTPUT
5
Figure 41. Basic Grounding Practice
100kΩ
GROUND RETURNS FOR INPUT BIAS CURRENTS
Input bias currents are those currents necessary to bias the input
transistors of an amplifier. There must be a direct return path
for these currents; therefore when amplifying “floating” input
sources such as transformers, or ac-coupled sources, there must
be a dc path from each input to ground as shown in Figures 42a
through 42c. Refer to the Instrumentation Amplifier Application
Guide (free from Analog Devices) for more information regarding in amp applications.
7
VOUT
6
5
+ INPUT
3
LOAD
REFERENCE
–VS
TO POWER
SUPPLY
GROUND
Figure 42a. Ground Returns for Bias Currents when Using
Transformer Input Coupling
REV. A
REFERENCE
–VS
Figure 42c. Ground Returns for Bias Currents when Using
AC Input Coupling
2
4
100kΩ
3
TO POWER
SUPPLY
GROUND
+VS
AD621
LOAD
4
+ INPUT
– INPUT
6
–15–
AD621
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
Dimensions shown in inches and (mm).
Plastic DIP (N-8) Package
8
5
1
0.31
(7.87)
C1673–24–6/92
0.25
(6.35)
4
0.30 (7.62)
REF
0.39 (9.91)
MAX
0.035 ± 0.01
(0.89 ± 0.25)
0.165 ± 0.01
(4.19 ± 0.25)
SEATING PLANE
0.011 ± 0.003
(4.57 ± 0.76)
0.125 (3.18)
MIN
0.018 ± 0.003
0.10
(2.54)
TYP
(0.46 ± 0.08)
0.18 ± 0.03
(4.57 ± 0.76)
0 - 15
0.033
(0.84)
NOM
Cerdip (Q-8) Package
0.005 (0.13) MIN
0.055 (1.4) MAX
8
5
0.310 (7.87)
0.220 (5.59)
1
4
0.070 (1.78)
0.030 (0.76)
0.405 (10.29) MAX
0.200
(5.08)
MAX
0.320 (8.13)
0.290 (7.37)
0.060 (1.52)
0.015 (0.38)
0.150
(3.81)
MIN
0.200 (5.08)
0.125 (3.18)
0.023 (0.58)
0.014 (0.36)
0.100 (2.54)
BSC
0.015 (0.38)
0.008 (0.20)
0 - 15
SEATING PLANE
SOIC (R-8) Package
0.198 (5.03)
0.188 (4.77)
8
5
0.158 (4.00)
1
0.050 (1.27)
TYP
0.010 (0.25)
0.004 (0.10)
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
0.150 (3.80)
0.244 (6.200)
0.228 (5.80)
4
0.018 (0.46)
0.014 (0.36)
0.094(2.39)
0.100 (2.59)
0.205 (5.20)
0.181 (4.60)
0.015 (0.38)
0.045 (1.15)
0.007 (0.18)
0.020 (0.50)
–16–
REV. A