NSC LMP7721MAX

LMP7721
3 Femtoampere Input Bias Current Precision Amplifier
General Description
Features
The LMP7721 is the industry’s lowest guaranteed input bias
current precision amplifier. The ultra low input bias current is
3 fA, with a guaranteed limit of ±20 fA at 25°C and ±900 fA at
85°C. This is achieved with the latest patent pending technology of input bias current cancellation amplifier circuitry.
This technology also maintains the ultra low input bias current
over the entire input common mode voltage range of the amplifier.
Other outstanding features, such as low voltage noise (6.5
), low DC offset voltage (±150 µV maximum at 25°C)
nV/
and low offset voltage temperature coefficient (−1.5 µV/°C),
improve system sensitivity and accuracy in high precision applications. With a supply voltage range of 1.8V to 5.5V, the
LMP7721 is the ideal choice for battery operated portable applications. The LMP7721 is part of the LMP® precision amplifier family.
As part of National’s PowerWise® products, the LMP7721
provides the remarkably wide gain bandwidth product (GBW)
of 17 MHz while consuming only 1.3 mA of current. This wide
GBW along with the high open loop gain of 120 dB enables
accurate signal conditioning. With these specifications, the
LMP7721 has the performance to excel in a wide variety of
applications such as electrochemical cell amplifiers and sensor interface circuits.
The LMP7721 is offered in an 8-pin SOIC package with a
special pinout that isolates the amplifier’s input from the power supply and output pins. With proper board layout techniques, the unique pinout of the LMP7721 will prevent PCB
leakage current from reaching the input pins. Thus system
error will be further reduced.
Unless otherwise noted, typical values at TA = 25°C, VS = 5V.
■ Input bias current (VCM = 1V)
±20 fA
— max @ 25°C
±900 fA
— max @ 85°C
±26 µV
■ Offset voltage
−1.5 μV/°C
■ Offset voltage drift
120 dB
■ DC Open loop gain
100 dB
■ DC CMRR
6.5 nV/√Hz
■ Input voltage noise (at f = 1 kHz)
0.0007%
■ THD
1.3 mA
■ Supply current
17 MHz
■ GBW
12.76 V/μs
■ Slew rate (falling edge)
1.8V to 5.5V
■ Supply voltage
−40°C to 125°C
■ Operating temperature range
■ 8-Pin SOIC
Applications
■
■
■
■
■
■
Photodiode amplifier
High impedance sensor amplifier
Ion chamber amplifier
Electrometer amplifier
pH electrode amplifier
Transimpedance amplifier
Block Diagram of a Typical Application
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Ion Chamber: Current to Voltage Converter
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LMP7721
Soldering Information
Infrared or Convection (20 sec)
Wave Soldering Lead Temp. (10 sec)
Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1)
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required,
please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/
Distributors for availability and specifications.
ESD Tolerance (Note 2)
Human Body Model
Machine Model
VIN Differential
Supply Voltage (VS = V+ – V−) (Note 10)
Voltage on Input/Output Pins
Storage Temperature Range
Junction Temperature (Note 3)
Operating Ratings
235°C
260°C
(Note 1)
Temperature Range (Note 3)
Supply Voltage (VS = V+ – V−)
2000V
200V
±0.3V
6.0V
V+ +0.3V, V− −0.3V
−65°C to 150°C
+150°C
−40°C to 125°C
0°C ≤ TA ≤ 125°C
1.8V to 5.5V
−40°C ≤ TA ≤ 125°C
2.0V to 5.5V
Package Thermal Resistance (θJA(Note 3))
8-Pin SOIC
190°C/W
2.5V Electrical Characteristics
Unless otherwise specified, all limits are guaranteed for TA = 25°C, V+ = 2.5V, V− = 0V, VCM = (V+ + V−)/2. Boldface limits apply
at the temperature extremes.
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min
(Note 5)
Typ
(Note 4)
Max
(Note 5)
Units
VOS
Input Offset Voltage
±50
±180
±480
μV
TC VOS
Input Offset Voltage Drift
(Note 6)
–1.5
–4
μV/°C
IBIAS
Input Bias Current
VCM = 1V
(Notes 7, 8)
25°C
±3
−40°C to 85°C
−40°C to 125°C
IOS
Input Offset Current
VCM = 1V
(Note 8)
CMRR
Common Mode Rejection Ratio
0V ≤ VCM ≤ 1.4V
83
80
100
PSRR
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
1.8V ≤ V+ ≤ 5.5V
V− = 0V, VCM = 0
84
80
92
CMVR
Input Common-Mode Voltage
Range
CMRR ≥ 80 dB
Large Signal Voltage Gain
VO = 0.15V to 2.2V
AVOL
6
−0.3
–0.3
CMRR ≥ 78 dB
107
92
88
120
RL = 2 kΩ to V+/2
70
77
25
RL = 10 kΩ to V+/2
60
66
20
RL = 2 kΩ to
VO = 0.15V to 2.2V
RL = 10 kΩ to V+/2
VO
Output Swing High
Output Swing Low
IO
Output Short Circuit Current
IS
Supply Current
SR
Slew Rate
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pA
40
fA
dB
dB
mV
from V+
30
70
73
RL = 10 kΩ to V+/2
15
60
62
36
30
46
Sinking to V+
VIN = −200 mV (Note 9)
7.5
5.0
15
1.1
AV = +1, Rising (10% to 90%)
9.3
AV = +1, Falling (90% to 10%)
10.8
2
V
dB
RL = 2 kΩ to V+/2
Sourcing to V−
VIN = 200 mV (Note 9)
fA
±5
1.5
1.5
88
82
V+/2
±20
±900
mV
mA
1.5
1.75
mA
V/μs
Parameter
GBW
Gain Bandwidth Product
en
Input-Referred Voltage Noise
Conditions
Min
(Note 5)
Typ
(Note 4)
Max
(Note 5)
15
f = 400 Hz
8
f = 1 kHz
7
f = 1 kHz
0.01
in
Input-Referred Current Noise
THD+N
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise f = 1 kHz, AV = 2, RL = 100 kΩ
VO = 0.9 VPP
Units
MHz
nV/
pA/
0.003
f = 1 kHz, AV = 2, RL = 600Ω
VO = 0.9 VPP
%
0.003
5V Electrical Characteristics
Unless otherwise specified, all limits are guaranteed for TA = 25°C, V+ = 5V, V− = 0V, VCM = (V+ + V−)/2. Boldface limits apply at
the temperature extremes.
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min
(Note 5)
Typ
(Note 4)
Max
(Note 5)
Units
VOS
Input Offset Voltage
±26
±150
±450
μV
TC VOS
Input Offset Average Drift
(Note 6)
–1.5
–4
μV/°C
IBIAS
Input Bias Current
VCM = 1V
(Notes 7, 8)
25°C
±3
−40°C to 85°C
−40°C to 125°C
IOS
Input Offset Current
(Note 8)
CMRR
Common Mode Rejection Ratio
0V ≤ VCM ≤ 3.7V
84
82
100
PSRR
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
1.8V ≤ V+ ≤ 5.5V
V− = 0V, VCM = 0
84
80
96
CMVR
Input Common-Mode Voltage
Range
CMRR ≥ 80 dB
Large Signal Voltage Gain
VO = 0.3V to 4.7V
AVOL
6
−0.3
–0.3
CMRR ≥ 78 dB
RL = 2 kΩ to V+/2
VO = 0.3V to 4.7V
RL = 10 kΩ to V+/2
VO
Output Swing High
RL = 2 kΩ to V+/2
RL = 10 kΩ to
Output Swing Low
IO
Output Short Circuit Current
IS
Supply Current
SR
Slew Rate
GBW
V+/2
±20
±900
±5
pA
40
fA
dB
dB
4
4
88
82
111
92
88
120
70
77
30
60
66
20
mV
from V+
31
70
73
RL = 10 kΩ to V+/2
20
60
62
46
38
60
Sinking to V+
VIN = −200 mV (Note 9)
10.5
6.5
22
1.3
AV = +1, Rising (10% to 90%)
10.43
AV = +1, Falling (90% to 10%)
12.76
Gain Bandwidth Product
17
3
V
dB
RL = 2 kΩ to V+/2
Sourcing to V−
VIN = 200 mV (Note 9)
fA
mV
mA
1.7
1.95
mA
V/μs
MHz
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Symbol
LMP7721
Symbol
en
Parameter
Input-Referred Voltage Noise
Conditions
Min
(Note 5)
Typ
(Note 4)
f = 400 Hz
7.5
f = 1 kHz
6.5
0.01
in
Input-Referred Current Noise
f = 1 kHz
THD+N
Total Harmonic Distortion +
Noise
f = 1 kHz, AV = 2, RL = 100 kΩ
VO = 4 VPP
0.0007
f = 1 kHz, AV = 2, RL = 600Ω
VO = 4 VPP
0.0007
Max
(Note 5)
Units
nV/
pA/
%
Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings indicate conditions for which the device is
intended to be functional, but specific performance is not guaranteed. For guaranteed specifications and the test conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics
Tables.
Note 2: Human Body Model, applicable std. MIL-STD-883, Method 3015.7. Machine Model, applicable std. JESD22-A115-A (ESD MM std. of JEDEC)
Field-Induced Charge-Device Model, applicable std. JESD22-C101-C (ESD FICDM std. of JEDEC).
Note 3: The maximum power dissipation is a function of TJ(MAX), θJA. The maximum allowable power dissipation at any ambient temperature is
PD = (TJ(MAX) - TA)/θJA. All numbers apply for packages soldered directly onto a PC Board.
Note 4: Typical values represent the most likely parametric norm as determined at the time of characterization. Actual typical values may vary over time and will
also depend on the application and configuration. The typical values are not tested and are not guaranteed on shipped production material.
Note 5: Limits are 100% production tested at 25°C. Limits over the operating temperature range are guaranteed through correlations using the Statistical Quality
Control (SQC) method.
Note 6: Offset voltage average drift is determined by dividing the change in VOS at the temperature extremes by the total temperature change.
Note 7: Positive current corresponds to current flowing into the device.
Note 8: This parameter is guaranteed by design and/or characterization and is not tested in production.
Note 9: The short circuit test is a momentary open loop test.
Note 10: The voltage on any pin should not exceed 6V relative to any other pins.
Connection Diagram
8-Pin SOIC
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Ordering Information
Package
8-Pin SOIC
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LMP7721MA
LMP7721MAX
Package Marking
Transport Media
95 Units/Rail
LMP7721MA
2.5k Units Tape and Reel
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NSC Drawing
M08A
Unless otherwise specified: TA = 25°C, VCM = (V+ + V−)/2.
Input Bias Current vs. VCM
Input Bias Current vs. VCM
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Input Bias Current vs. VCM
Input Bias Current vs. VCM
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Input Bias Current vs. VCM
Offset Voltage Distribution
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Typical Performance Characteristics
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Offset Voltage Distribution
TCVOS Distribution
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TCVOS Distribution
Offset Voltage vs. VCM
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Offset Voltage vs. VCM
Offset Voltage vs. VCM
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Offset Voltage vs. Supply Voltage
Offset Voltage vs. Temperature
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Supply Current vs. Supply Voltage
Open Loop Frequency Response Gain and Phase
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Open Loop Frequency Response Gain and Phase
Phase Margin vs. Capacitive Load
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Phase Margin vs. Capacitive Load
CMRR vs. Frequency
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PSRR vs. Frequency
Input Referred Voltage Noise vs. Frequency
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Time Domain Voltage Noise
Small Signal Step Response
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Small Signal Step Response
Large Signal Step Response
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Large Signal Step Response
THD+N vs. Output Voltage
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THD+N vs. Output Voltage
THD+N vs. Frequency
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THD+N vs. Frequency
Sourcing Current vs. Supply Voltage
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Sinking Current vs. Supply Voltage
Sourcing Current vs. Output Voltage
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Sourcing Current vs. Output Voltage
Sinking Current vs. Output Voltage
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Output Swing High vs. Supply Voltage
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Output Swing Low vs. Supply Voltage
Output Swing High vs. Supply Voltage
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Output Swing Low vs. Supply Voltage
Output Swing High vs. Supply Voltage
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Sinking Current vs. Output Voltage
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Output Swing Low vs. Supply Voltage
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The LMP7721’s input common mode range includes the negative supply rail which makes direct sensing at ground possible in single supply operation.
Application Information
ADVANTAGES OF THE LMP7721
Unique Pinout
The LMP7721 has been designed with the IN+ and IN−, V+
and V− pins on opposite sides of the package. There are isolation pins between IN+ and V−, IN− and V+. This unique
pinout makes it easy to guard the LMP7721’s input. This
pinout design reduces the input bias current’s dependence on
common mode or supply bias.
The SOIC package features low leakage and it has large pin
spacing. This lowers the probability of dust particles settling
down between two pins thus reducing the resistance between
the pins which can be a problem.
Ultra Low Input Bias Current
The LMP7721 has the industry’s lowest guaranteed input bias
current. The ultra low input bias current is typically 3 fA, with
a guaranteed limit of ±20 fA at 25°C, ±900 fA at 85°C and
±5 pA at 125°C when VCM = 1V with a 5V or a 2.5V power
supply.
Wide Bandwidth at Low Supply Current
The LMP7721 is a high performance amplifier that provides
a 17 MHz unity gain bandwidth while drawing only 1.3 mA of
current. This makes the LMP7721 ideal for wideband amplification in portable applications.
Input Protection
The LMP7721 input stage is protected from seeing excessive
differential input voltage by a pair of back-to-back diodes attached between the inputs. This limits the differential voltage
and hence prevents phase inversion as well as any performance drift. These diodes can conduct current when the input
signal has a really fast edge, and, if necessary, should be
isolated (using a resistor or a current follower) in such cases.
Low Input Referred Noise
The LMP7721 has a low input referred voltage noise density
at 1 kHz with 5V supply). Its MOS input stage
(6.5 nV
ensures a very low input referred current noise density (0.01
pA/
).
The low input referred noise and the ultra low input bias current make the LMP7721 stand out in maintaining signal fidelity. This quality makes the LMP7721 a suitable candidate for
sensor based applications.
SYSTEM DESIGN TECHNIQUES WITH THE LMP7721
In order to take full advantage of the LMP7721’s ultra low input
bias current, a triaxial cable/connector is recommended when
designing application systems.
A triaxial cable/connector is similar to a coaxial cable/connector and is often referred to as “triax”. Figure 1 shows the
structure of the triax.
Low Supply Voltage
The LMP7721 has performance guaranteed at 2.5V and 5V
power supplies. The LMP7721 is guaranteed to be functional
at all supply voltages between 2.0V to 5.5V, for ambient temperatures ranging from −40°C to 125°C. This means that the
LMP7721 has a long operational span over the battery's lifetime. The LMP7721 is also guaranteed to be functional at
1.8V supply voltage, for ambient temperatures ranging from
0°C to 125°C. This makes the LMP7721 ideal for use in low
voltage commercial applications.
RRO and Ground Sensing
Rail-to-rail output swing provides the maximum possible output dynamic range. This is particularly important when operating at low supply voltages. An innovative positive feedback
scheme is created to boost the LMP7721’s output current
drive capability. This allows the LMP7721 to source 30 mA to
40 mA of current at 1.8V power supply.
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FIGURE 1. The Structure of a Triax
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The signal conductor and the guard of the triax should be kept
at the same potential; therefore, the leakage current between
them is practically zero. Since triax has an extra layer of insulation and a second conducting sheath, it offers greater
rejection of interference than coaxial cable/connector.
TRANSIMPEDANCE AMPLIFIER EXAMPLE (INVERTING
CONFIGURATION)
A transimpedance amplifier converts a small amount of current into voltage. The transfer function of a transimpedance
amplifier is Vout = −Iin * RF. Figure 2 shows a typical transimpedance amplifier.
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FIGURE 3. LMP7721 as Transimpedance Amplifier
The current generated by the photodiode is fed to the signal
conductor of the triax and then sent to the inverting input of
the LMP7721. The LMP7721’s non-inverting input is biased
at VREF/2 for level shifting purposes. In this application, the
non-inverting input is a low impedance node and hence is
used to drive the LMP7715 which acts as a guard driver. The
output of the guard driver is connected to the guard of the triax
via a 100Ω isolation resistor. Ideally, the inverting and the
non-inverting inputs of the amplifier are kept at the same potential through the operation of the amplifier. By connecting
the signal conductor to the inverting input and letting the noninverting input drive the guard, the signal conductor and the
guard are kept at the same potential which prevents leakage
from the signal source.
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FIGURE 2. Photodiode Transimpedance Amplifier
The current is generated by a photodiode. The amount of the
current is so small that it requires a large gain from the transimpedance amplifier in order to transform the miniscule current into easily detectable voltages. The larger the gain, the
larger the value of RF needed. When RF is larger, the error
caused by Ibias*RF increases. For example, if RF is
1000 MΩ, and an op amp with 3 nA of Ibias is used, the
Ibias*RF error at the output will be 3V! This error can be dramatically reduced to 3 µV by using the LMP7721.
Photodiodes are high impedance sensors which require careful design of the associated signal conditioning circuitry in
order to meet the system challenges. CMOS input op amps
are often used in transimpedance applications as they have
extremely high input impedance. A triaxial cable is recommended for its very low noise pick-up.
A MOS input stage with ultra low input bias current, negligible
input current noise, and low input voltage noise allows the
LMP7721 to provide high fidelity amplification. In addition, the
LMP7721 has a 17 MHz gain bandwidth product, which enables high gain at wide bandwidth. A rail-to-rail output swing
at 5.5V power supply allows detection and amplification of a
wide range of input currents. These properties make the
LMP7721 ideal for transimpedance amplification.
Figure 3 is an example of the LMP7721 used as a transimpedance amplifier.
pH ELECTRODE AMPLIFIER EXAMPLE (NONINVERTING CONFIGURATION)
The output of a pH electrode ranges from 415 mV to −415 mV
as the pH changes from 0 to 14 at 25°C. The output
impedance of a pH electrode is extremely high, ranging from
10 MΩ to 1000 MΩ. The ultra low input bias current of the
LMP7721 allows the voltage error produced by the input bias
current and electrode resistance to be minimal. For example,
the output impedance of the pH electrode used is 10 MΩ, if
an op amp with 3 nA of Ibias is used, the error caused due to
this amplifier’s input bias current and the source resistance of
the pH electrode is 30 mV! This error can be greatly reduced
to 30 nV by using the LMP7721.
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which acts as a guard driver. The output of the guard driver
is connected to the guard of the triax via a 100Ω isolation resistor. Ideally, the inverting and the non-inverting inputs of the
amplifier are kept at the same potential through the operation
of the amplifier. By connecting the signal conductor to the
non-inverting input and letting the inverting input drive the
guard, the signal conductor and the guard are kept at the
same potential which prevents leakage from the signal
source.
LAYOUT AND ASSEMBLY CONSIDERATIONS
In order to capitalize on the LMP7721’s ultra low input bias
current, careful circuit layout and assembly are required.
Guarding techniques are highly recommended to reduce parasitic leakage current by isolating the LMP7721’s input from
large voltage gradients across the PC board. A guard is a low
impedance conductor that surrounds an input line and its potential is raised to the input line’s voltage. The input pins
should be fully guarded as shown in Figure 6. The guard
traces should completely encircle the input connections. In
addition, they should be located on both sides of the PCB and
be connected together.
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FIGURE 4. Error Caused by Amplifier’s Input Bias Current
and Sensor Source Impedance
Figure 5 is an example of the LMP7721 used as a pH sensor
amplifier.
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FIGURE 6. Circuit Board Guard Layout
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FIGURE 5. LMP7721 as pH Electrode Amplifier
Solder mask should not cover the input and the guard area
including guard traces on either side of the PCB.
Sockets are not recommended as they can be a significant
leakage source. After assembly, a thorough cleaning using
commercial solvent is necessary.
The output voltage from the pH electrode is fed to the signal
conductor of the triax and then sent to the non-inverting input
of the LMP7721. In this application, the inverting input is a low
impedance node and hence is used to drive the LMP7715
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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted
8-Pin SOIC
NS Package Number M08A
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