INDUSTRIAL VOLTAGE AMPLIFIER IC AM401 PRINCIPLE FUNCTION Amplification and conversion of differential signals referenced to ground to adjustable industrial voltages (0...Vcc-5V, e.g. 0...5/10V etc.) Variable current/voltage source and integrated protective circuitry VCC = 6…35V Differential input voltage 400mV AM401 Single-ended input voltage 0...5V VREF= 5/10V VOUT = 0...VCC- 5V adjustable e.g. 0...10V IS = 0...10mA TYPICAL APPLICATIONS • • • • • • Transducer for sensor applications, for example Analog output stage for microprocessors Impedance converter Voltage regulator with voltage and current sources Analog front-end and back-end IC (Frame ASIC concept [1]) Adjustable output stage IC analog microelectronics Analog Microelectronics GmbH An der Fahrt 13, D – 55124 Mainz Internet: http://www.analogmicro.de Phone: Fax: Email: +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 0 +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 30 [email protected] March 2006 1/21 Rev. 2.3 INDUSTRIAL VOLTAGE AMPLIFIER IC AM401 CONTENTS GENERAL DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................3 BLOCK DIAGRAM .............................................................................................................3 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................4 BOUNDARY CONDITIONS ................................................................................................6 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS.....................................................................7 AM401’s transfer function............................................................................................................................................... 8 Setting the instrumentation amplifier............................................................................................................................. 8 Setting the voltage amplification ..................................................................................................................................... 9 Selecting the supply voltage ............................................................................................................................................. 9 Points to note: initial operation of AM401 ................................................................................................................... 10 APPLICATIONS................................................................................................................10 Application 1 – Differential input signal, voltage output signal of 0...5/10V............................................................. 10 Application 2 – Voltage output signal of 0...5/10V, current-driven sensing element................................................ 10 Application 3 – Differential input signal, voltage output signal of 0.5...4.5V............................................................ 10 Application 4 – Input voltage (referenced to ground) of 0...1V and output voltage of 0...10V................................ 10 Application 5 – Connecting up OP2 as a voltage reference ........................................................................................ 10 CIRCUIT TOPOLOGY......................................................................................................10 Topology of the 0...5/10V application ........................................................................................................................... 10 Topology of the 0.5...4.5V application........................................................................................................................... 10 BLOCK DIAGRAM AND PINOUT....................................................................................10 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS .............................................................................................10 DELIVERY........................................................................................................................10 PACKAGE DIMENSIONS .................................................................................................10 FURTHER READING .......................................................................................................10 analog microelectronics Analog Microelectronics GmbH An der Fahrt 13, D – 55124 Mainz Internet: http://www.analogmicro.de Phone: Fax: Email: +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 0 +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 30 [email protected] Mars 2006 2/21 Rev. 2.3 INDUSTRIAL VOLTAGE AMPLIFIER IC AM401 FEATURES GENERAL DESCRIPTION • Supply voltage range: 6...35V • Wide operating temperature range: –40°C...+85°C • Adjustable voltage reference: 5 to 10V • Additional current/voltage source • Instrumentation amplifier input CMVI: 1.5...Vcc-3V • Operational amplifier input Vin: 0...Vcc-5V • Adjustable gain and offset • Adjustable output voltage range: 0...Vcc-5V, e.g. 0.5...4.5V, 0...5/10V • Individually configurable function modules • Protection against reverse polarity • Output current limitation • Short-circuit protection • Protection against ESD • RoHS compliant AM401 and AM401P [2] are universal voltage transmitters designed for differential bridge signal conditioning. The two devices differ in their offset and offset drift values. The ICs are modular and their functional units individually accessible. Both ICs consist of a high-precision instrumentation amplifier for differential input signals and an operational amplifier for input signals referenced to ground. A robust reference voltage source (adjustable between 5 and 10V) can be used to power external components. An operational amplifier stage whose gain is also adjustable acts as an output. The devices also contain an additional operational amplifier which can be used as a current or voltage source. The IC is protected against reverse polarity and has an integrated output current limit. Standard industrial voltages (e.g. 0–5/10V, 0.5–4.5V) can be easily generated using transmitter ICs AM401 and AM401P. BLOCK DIAGRAM AM401 CVSET VSET VREF 1 12 15 _ 2 VBG IN+ _ IN CVREF OP2 + Voltage Reference 11 VCC + _OP1 8 VOUT + 3 _ IA 4 14 GND 13 5 6 7 ZA OUTIA INOP GAIN Figure 1: Block diagram of AM401 (individually configurable function) analog microelectronics Analog Microelectronics GmbH An der Fahrt 13, D – 55124 Mainz Internet: http://www.analogmicro.de Telefon: +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 0 Telefax: +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 30 E–Mail: [email protected] March 2006 3/21 Rev. 2.3 INDUSTRIAL VOLTAGE AMPLIFIER IC AM401 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Tamb = 25°C, VCC = 24V, VREF = 5V, IREF = 1mA (unless otherwise stated) Parameter Symbol Voltage Range VCC Quiescent Current ICC Conditions Min. Typ. 6 Tamb = – 40...+85°C, IREF = 0mA Max. Unit 35 V 1.5 mA Temperature Specifications Operating Tamb –40 85 °C Storage Tst –55 125 °C Junction TJ Thermal Resistance Θja DIL16 plastic package 70 °C/W Θja SSOP plastic package 120 °C/W Θja SO16 narrow plastic package 140 °C/W VREF VSET not connected 4.90 5.00 5.10 VREF VSET = GND, VCC ≥ 11V 9.8 10.0 10.2 V 10.0 mA ppm/°C 150 °C Voltage Reference Voltage Current IREF VREF vs. Temperature dVREF/dT Tamb = – 40...+85°C ±90 ±140 Line Regulation dVREF/dV VCC = 6V...35V 30 80 ppm/V dVREF/dV VCC = 6V...35V, IREF ≈ 5mA 60 150 ppm/V Load Regulation dVREF/dI dVREF/dI Load Capacitance 0.2 V 0.05 0.10 %/mA 0.06 0.15 %/mA 1.9 2.2 5.0 µF 1.20 1.27 1.35 V ±60 ±140 ppm/°C 0 10 mA IREF ≈ 5mA CL Current/Voltage Source (OP2) Internal Reference VBG VBG vs. Temperature dVBG/dT Tamb = – 40...+85°C Current Source: ICV = VBG/REXT (see page 10 for details) Adjustable Current Range ICV Output Voltage VCV VCC < 18V VBG VCC – 5 V VCV VCC ≥ 18V VBG 13 V Voltage Source: VCV = VBG (1+R4/R3) (see page 13 for details) Adjustable Voltage Range Output Current Load Capacitance VCV VCC < 18V 0.4 VCC – 5 V VCV VCC ≥ 18V 0.4 13 V ICV Source ICV Sink CL Source mode analog microelectronics Analog Microelectronics GmbH An der Fahrt 13, D – 55124 Mainz Internet: http://www.analogmicro.de Phone: Fax: Email: +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 0 +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 30 [email protected] 0 1 10 mA –100 µA 10 nF Mars 2006 4/21 Rev. 2.3 INDUSTRIAL VOLTAGE AMPLIFIER IC AM401 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Parameter Symbol Conditions Min. Typ. Max. 4.9 5 5.1 Unit Instrumentation Amplifier (IA) AM401 Internal Gain GIA Differential Input Voltage Range VIN 0 ±400 Common Mode Input Range CMIR VCC < 9V, ICV < 2mA 1.5 VCC – 3 V CMIR VCC ≥ 9V, ICV < 2mA 1.5 6.0 V Common Mode Rejection Ratio CMRR 80 90 Power Supply Rejection Ratio PSRR 80 90 Offset Voltage VOS VOS vs. Temperature dVOS/dT Input Bias Current IB IB vs. Temperature dIB/dT Output Voltage Range* VOUTIA ±1.5 dB dB ±6 –0.35 VCC < 9V, RLIA ≤ 10kΩ 0* 0* VOUTIA VCC ≥ 9V, RLIA ≤ 10kΩ Minimum Output Voltage VOUTIAmin Without external load resistance RLIA Load Capacitance CL 5 mV µV/°C ±5 –120 mV –300 nA –0.8 nA/°C VCC – 3 V 6 V 17 mV 250 pF Instrumentation Amplifier (IA) AM401P Internal Gain GIA 4.9 5 5.1 Differential Input Voltage Range VIN 0 ±400 mV Common Mode Input Range CMIR VCC < 9V, ICV < 2mA 1.5 VCC – 3 V CMIR VCC ≥ 9V, ICV < 2mA 1.5 6.0 V Common Mode Rejection Ratio CMRR 80 90 dB Power Supply Rejection Ratio PSRR 80 90 dB Offset Voltage VOS VOS vs. Temperature dVOS/dT Input Bias Current IB IB vs. Temperature dIB/dT Output Voltage Range* VOUTIA –120 –0.35 VCC < 9V, RLIA ≤ 10kΩ 0* 0* VOUTIA VCC ≥ 9V, RLIA ≤ 10kΩ Minimum Output Voltage VOUTIAmin Without external load resistance RLIA Load Capacitance CL 5 ±1,5 mV ±5 µV/°C –300 nA –0.8 nA/°C VCC – 3 V 6 V 17 mV 250 pF VOUTIA V Zero Adjust Stage (IA) Internal Gain GZA Input Voltage VZA 1 VZA ≤ VOUTIA – GIA VIN 0 Offset Voltage VOS ±0.5 ±2.0 mV VOS vs. Temperature dVOS/dT ±1.6 ±5 µV/°C Input Bias Current IB 38 100 nA IB vs. Temperature dIB/dT 24 75 pA/°C analog microelectronics Analog Microelectronics GmbH An der Fahrt 13, D – 55124 Mainz Internet: http://www.analogmicro.de Phone: Fax: Email: +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 0 +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 30 [email protected] Mars 2006 5/21 Rev. 2.3 INDUSTRIAL VOLTAGE AMPLIFIER IC AM401 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Parameter Symbol Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit VCC – 5 V Voltage Output Stage (OP1) Adjustable Gain GOP Input Range IR VCC < 10V IR VCC ≥ 10V Power Supply Rejection Ratio 1 0 0 PSRR 80 5 90 V dB Offset Voltage VOS VOS vs. Temperature dVOS/dT ±0.5 ±2 mV ±3 ±7 µV/°C Input Bias Current IB 5 12 nA IB vs. Temperature dIB/dT Output Voltage Range VOUT VCC < 18V 0 VCC – 5 10 pA/°C V VOUT VCC ≥ 18V 0 13 V Output Current Limitation ILIM VOUT ≥ 10V Output Current IOUT 0 Load Resistance RL 2 Load Capacitance CL 3.5 5 7 10 mA ILIM mA kΩ 500 nF Ground vs. VS vs. VOUT R1≥20 kΩ 35 V VOUT ≥ 10V 10 mA 0.15 %FS Protection Functions Protection against reverse polarity Output current limitation ILIM System Parameters Nonlinearity Ideal input 0.05 * Depending on external load resistance at output IA (RLIA ≤ 10kΩ ⇒ VOUTIA < 3mV); internal load resistance is ≈ 100kΩ Currents flowing into the IC are negative BOUNDARY CONDITIONS Parameter Symbol Max. Unit Sum Gain Resistors R1 + R2 Conditions Min. 90 Typ. 200 kΩ Sum Reference Adjustment Resistors R3 + R4 20 200 kΩ Stabilization Capacitance @ VREF C1 1.9 5.0 µF VIA Capacitance C2 10 100 pF 2.2 IMPORTANT CONDITION: *The reference output always has to source 1mA. analog microelectronics Analog Microelectronics GmbH An der Fahrt 13, D – 55124 Mainz Internet: http://www.analogmicro.de Phone: Fax: Email: +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 0 +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 30 [email protected] Mars 2006 6/21 Rev. 2.3 INDUSTRIAL VOLTAGE AMPLIFIER IC AM401 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS AM401 is a monolithically integrated voltage transmitter which has been designed for the conditioning of differential bridge voltages and for the conversion of voltage signals referenced to ground. By varying just a few external components the output voltage can be adjusted over a wide range. All of the function blocks are individually accessible, enabling them to be used as functional units or, using the relevant external circuitry, configured as an application-specific device. Typical applications and values for external components are given in the examples described in the following. In essence AM401 consists of 4 functional blocks as shown in Figure 1. The individual blocks are as follows: 1. The core element of AM401 is its high-precision instrumentation amplifier (IA) with an internal gain of GIA and the ability to set the reference potential of the amplifier externally (pin ZA). The IA acts as an input stage for differential voltage signals. 2. There is also an operational amplifier stage (OP1). OP1’s gain of GOP1 can be set using external resistors R1 and R2 (see Figure 2). The operational amplifier output has been designed in such a way that with certain loads it can be set down to zero. In addition, the output stage can drive up to a maximum of 10mA without an external transistor having to be connected. An output current limit has been implemented as a protective feature which guards the IC at the output in the event of a short-circuit. 3. AM401’s voltage reference permits voltage to be supplied by external components (such as sensors, microprocessors, etc.). The reference voltage VREF has a value of either 5V or 10V. External capacitance C1 acts as a reference voltage stabilizer. It must also be connected when the voltage reference is not in use (see: Figure 2). 4. An additional operational amplifier (OP2) can be used as a current or voltage source for the supply of external components. OP2’s positive input is connected internally to voltage VBG so that the output current or voltage can be set across a wide range using one or two external resistors. Descriptions of the relevant applications can be found on the following pages. The operational amplifier output has a sufficiently high drive power. One of AM401’s main features is its range of integrated protective circuits which make the IC an effective output stage. • Pins VOUT, VCC and GND are protected against reverse polarity across the entire supply voltage range without the need for any additional external components. • The output of the IC is protected against short-circuiting. • All pins (with the exception of VOUT, VCC and GND) are protected by internal ESD diodes. analog microelectronics Analog Microelectronics GmbH An der Fahrt 13, D – 55124 Mainz Internet: http://www.analogmicro.de Phone: Fax: Email: +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 0 +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 30 [email protected] Mars 2006 7/21 Rev. 2.3 INDUSTRIAL VOLTAGE AMPLIFIER IC AM401 AM401’s transfer function In compliance with Figure 2 the transfer function for AM401 when used as an amplifier for differential signals with a voltage output is: where: VOUT = GOP (G IAVIN + VZA ) (1) G = G IAGOP = G IA (1 + R1 R2 ) (2) C1 R3 VOFFSET R4 AM401 2 12 1 VSET CVREF Voltage Reference OP2 RIN VIN 4 IN+ + IN _ _ RB VCC 11 VCC 8 VOUT + VBG 3 VREF _ CVSET RA 15 + IA GND 14 VOUT OP1 _ OUTIA ZA 13 6 5 C2 INOP GAIN 7 R2 R1 Ground Figure 2: The general functions of AM401 Setting the instrumentation amplifier The transfer function of the instrumentation amplifier is determined by: VOUTIA = GIAVIN + VZA with an offset voltage of VZA which can be set at pin ZA. With the circuitry shown in Figure 2 and using the additional operational amplifier the offset voltage is determined thus: analog microelectronics Analog Microelectronics GmbH An der Fahrt 13, D – 55124 Mainz Internet: http://www.analogmicro.de Phone: Fax: Email: +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 0 +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 30 [email protected] Mars 2006 8/21 Rev. 2.3 INDUSTRIAL VOLTAGE AMPLIFIER IC AM401 VOFFSET = VBG − R4 (VREF − VBG ) R3 (3) The following applies to the IC’s actual output voltage VOUT (transfer function of OP1): VOUT = GOP ⋅VINOP (4) R with an adjustable gain of GOP: GOP = 1 + 1 R2 (5) Setting the voltage amplification The gain of operational amplifier stage OP1 can be set using the suitably selected external resistors R1 and R2. If OP1 is connected up as a non-inverting amplifier (see: Figure2) output voltage VOUT at pin VOUT is calculated as follows: VOUT = VIN ⋅ GOP1 with GOP1 = R1 +1 R2 where VIN is the voltage at OP1’s input pin INOP. Selecting the supply voltage In principle AM401 can be used across the entire supply voltage range defined herein. However, depending on the output voltage selected and the circuitry of the remaining components certain boundary conditions apply when selecting VCC: • When using voltage output pin VOUT the IC’s minimum supply voltage VCC necessary for the operation of the device depends on the maximum output voltage VOUTmax required by the application. The following applies: VCC ≥ VOUT max + 5V • (6) If the additional operational amplifier OP2 is used as a voltage reference or current source, the minimum supply voltage selected (VCC) depends on the maximum voltage at pin CVREF. The following applies: VCC ≥ VCVREF max + 5V (7) When using pin VOUT and operational amplifier OP2 as a voltage reference or current source the higher value of Vcc must be set. analog microelectronics Analog Microelectronics GmbH An der Fahrt 13, D – 55124 Mainz Internet: http://www.analogmicro.de Phone: Fax: Email: +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 0 +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 30 [email protected] Mars 2006 9/21 Rev. 2.3 INDUSTRIAL VOLTAGE AMPLIFIER IC AM401 Points to note: initial operation of AM401 1. When operating AM401 it is imperative that external stabilization capacitance C1 (a high-grade ceramic capacitor) is must always connected. Care must be taken that the value of the capacitance does not lie beyond its given range, even across the range of temperature (see Boundary Conditions). The maximum current drawn from the reference must not exceed a value of IREF = 10mA. 2. All of the AM401 function blocks not used by the application (e.g. OP2) must be connected up to a defined (and permitted) potential. Unused blocks, such as the additional operational amplifier (see Figure 3), must be configured. The two capacitances C1 and C2 must be connected up in any event, even if the reference voltage source is not used. 3. When OP1 is in operation the load resistance at pin VOUT must be at least 2kΩ. The values of external resistors R1, R2, R3 and R4 must be selected so that they lie within the permitted range specified in the boundary conditions on. 1 AM401 C1 2 4 VSET 15 VREF _ CVSET Voltage Reference OP2 + VBG 3 12 CVREF IN+ + IN _ _ IA GND 14 + _OP1 OUTIA ZA 13 6 5 C2 VCC VOUT 11 VCC 8 VOUT INOP GAIN 7 R2 R1 Ground Figure 3: AM401 used as an industrial bridge amplifier analog microelectronics Analog Microelectronics GmbH An der Fahrt 13, D – 55124 Mainz Internet: http://www.analogmicro.de Phone: Fax: Email: +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 0 +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 30 [email protected] Mars 2006 10/21 Rev. 2.3 INDUSTRIAL VOLTAGE AMPLIFIER IC AM401 APPLICATIONS Application 1 – Differential input signal, voltage output signal of 0...5/10V With applications which require an output voltage of 0...5/10V the pin used to configure the instrumentation amplifier offset (ZA) is connected to the IC’s Ground. Gain G is set using the two external resistors R1 and R2: G = G IA GOP = G IA (1 + R1 R2 ) (2) If no offset voltage is present, the transfer function of the output voltage (Gl.1) is: VOUT = G VIN Using these equations the values of resistors R1 and R2 can be set as follows: V R1 = OUT − 1 R2 GIA VIN Example 1: Input voltage (differential) of 0...50mV and output voltage range of 0...10V If VIN = 0...50mV, R1/R2 = 39 and IREF ≥ 1mA the values of the external components are as follows: R1 ≈ 117kΩ R2 ≈ 3kΩ GIA = 5 C1 = 2.2µF C2 = 10nF Example 2: Input voltage (differential) of 0...100mV and output voltage range of 0...5V If VIN = 0...100mV, R1/R2 = 9 and IREF ≥ 1mA the values of the external components are as follows: R1 ≈ 90kΩ R2 ≈ 10kΩ GIA = 5 C1 = 2.2µF analog microelectronics Analog Microelectronics GmbH An der Fahrt 13, D – 55124 Mainz Internet: http://www.analogmicro.de Phone: Fax: Email: +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 0 +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 30 [email protected] C2 = 10nF Mars 2006 11/21 Rev. 2.3 INDUSTRIAL VOLTAGE AMPLIFIER IC AM401 Application 2 – Voltage output signal of 0...5/10V, current-driven sensing element RREF C1 1 AM401 2 VIN 4 15 VREF IN+ + IN _ _ IA GND 14 + _OP1 OUTIA ZA 13 VCC Voltage Reference OP2 + VBG 3 VSET _ CVSET RSET 12 CVREF 6 5 C2 VOUT 11 VCC 8 VOUT INOP GAIN 7 R2 R1 Ground Figure 4: Application for current-driven sensing elements In this application the additional OP is used as a current source for a resistor measuring bridge. The values of the external components have been calculated for an output voltage of 0...5V; the pin used to configure the instrumentation amplifier offset (ZA) is connected to the IC’s Ground. Gain G is set using the two external resistors R1 and R2: G = G IA GOP = G IA (1 + R1 R2 ) (2) If no offset voltage is present, the transfer function of the output voltage (Gl.1) is: VOUT = G VIN (1) Using these equations the values of resistors R1 and R2 can be set as follows: V R1 = OUT − 1 R2 G IAV IN Supply current IS for the sensor bridge can be determined using resistance RSET: IS = VBG RSET (8) analog microelectronics Analog Microelectronics GmbH An der Fahrt 13, D – 55124 Mainz Internet: http://www.analogmicro.de Phone: Fax: Email: +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 0 +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 30 [email protected] Mars 2006 12/21 Rev. 2.3 INDUSTRIAL VOLTAGE AMPLIFIER IC AM401 Example 3: Input voltage (differential) of 0...100mV and output voltage range of 0...5V If VIN = 0...100mV, R1/R2 = 9, IS = 1.5mA VBG = 1.27V and IREF = 1mA the values of the external components are as follows: R1 ≈ 90kΩ R2 ≈ 10kΩ GIA = 5 C1 = 2.2µF C2 = 10nF RREF ≈ 5kΩ RSET ≈ 846.7Ω Application 3 – Differential input signal, voltage output signal of 0.5...4.5V With applications which require an output voltage of 0.5...4.5V the pin used to configure the instrumentation amplifier offset (ZA) is connected to voltage VOFFSET (Figure 5). Gain G is set using the two external resistors R1 and R2: G = G IA GOP = GIA (1 + R1 R2 ) (2) The transfer function of output voltage VOUT is: VOUT = G VIN + VOFFSET (1) The offset voltage (Equation 3) is calculated as: R VOFFSET = VBG − 4 ( VREF − VBG ) R3 ⇒ VREF − VBG R3 = R4 VBG − VOFFSET Using these equations the values of resistors R1 and R2 can be set as follows: R1 VOUT − VOFFSET = −1 R2 GIA VIN analog microelectronics Analog Microelectronics GmbH An der Fahrt 13, D – 55124 Mainz Internet: http://www.analogmicro.de Phone: Fax: Email: +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 0 +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 30 [email protected] Mars 2006 13/21 Rev. 2.3 INDUSTRIAL VOLTAGE AMPLIFIER IC AM401 C1 R3 VOFFSET R4 1 AM401 2 VIN 4 VSET 15 VREF _ CVSET Voltage Reference OP2 + VBG 3 12 CVREF IN+ + IN _ _ IA GND 14 + _OP1 OUTIA ZA 13 6 5 VOUT 11 VCC 8 VOUT INOP GAIN 7 R2 C2 VCC R1 Ground Figure 5: Application as a bridge amplifier for an output voltage of 0.5...4.5V Example 4: Input voltage (differential) of 0...250mV and output voltage range of 0.5...4.5V If VIN = 0...250mV, IREF ≥ 1mA, R1/R2 = 2.2 and R3/R4 = 4.8 the values of the external components are as follows: R1 ≈ 100kΩ R2 ≈ 47kΩ R3 ≈ 75kΩ R4 ≈ 15.5kΩ C1 = 2.2µF C2 = 10nF VOFFSET = 0.5V analog microelectronics Analog Microelectronics GmbH An der Fahrt 13, D – 55124 Mainz Internet: http://www.analogmicro.de Phone: Fax: Email: +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 0 +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 30 [email protected] Mars 2006 14/21 Rev. 2.3 INDUSTRIAL VOLTAGE AMPLIFIER IC AM401 Application 4 – Input voltage (referenced to ground) of 0...1V and output voltage of 0...10V RREF 1 AM401 C1 2 4 15 VSET VREF _ CVSET Voltage Reference OP2 + VBG 3 12 CVREF IN+ + IN _ _ IA GND 14 + _OP1 OUTIA ZA 13 6 5 VCC VOUT 11 VCC 8 VOUT INOP GAIN 7 R2 R1 Ground INOP = IN Figure 6: AM401 with an OP input stage For a signal of VIN = 0...1V at the OP1 input the external components are to be dimensioned in such a way that there is an output voltage range of VOUT = 0...10V. Using the values in Equation 4 the settable gain has a value of: GOP1 = VOUT max 10V = = 10 VIN max 1V where VIN is the voltage at OP1 input pin INOP. According to Equation 5 the below value is calculated for the resistance ratio of the adjustment resistors: R1 = GOP1 − 1 = 9 R2 With reference to the boundary conditions for external components given on page 6 the following values are obtained: R1 ≈ 90kΩ R2 = 10kΩ RREF = 5kΩ C1 = 2.2µF analog microelectronics Analog Microelectronics GmbH An der Fahrt 13, D – 55124 Mainz Internet: http://www.analogmicro.de Phone: Fax: Email: +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 0 +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 30 [email protected] Mars 2006 15/21 Rev. 2.3 INDUSTRIAL VOLTAGE AMPLIFIER IC AM401 Application 5 – Connecting up OP2 as a voltage reference R4 In addition to the integrated voltage reference of the AM401, the OP2 can also be used as a voltage supply for external components, such as A/D converters or microprocessors, for example. Lower voltages can be generated (e.g. 3.3V) which with the increasing miniaturisation of devices and need for ever lower levels of power dissipation in digital components is today of growing importance. If in addition to the 5/10V reference a further voltage source is required to power external components the second operational amplifier OP2 can be used to this end. VCVREF OP2 connected as voltage reference AM401 _ 2 R3 VBG + 11 OP2 3 VIN Figure 7: AM401’s OP2 as a voltage reference This operational amplifier can be easily configured as a voltage reference. Using the circuit in Figure 7 the following equation is given: R V CVREF = V BG 1 + 4 = 1 . 27 V R3 R 1 + 4 R3 (9) A voltage of VCVREF = 3.3V is to be set. With reference to Equation 9 the following ratio is obtained for the external resistors R3 and R4: R 4 V CVREF = − 1 ≈ 2 .6 − 1 = 1 .6 R3 V BG With reference to the boundary conditions for external components given on page 6 the following values are obtained for the resistors: R3 = 10kΩ R4 = 16kΩ analog microelectronics Analog Microelectronics GmbH An der Fahrt 13, D – 55124 Mainz Internet: http://www.analogmicro.de Phone: Fax: Email: +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 0 +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 30 [email protected] Mars 2006 16/21 Rev. 2.3 INDUSTRIAL VOLTAGE AMPLIFIER IC AM401 CIRCUIT TOPOLOGY Topology of the 0...5/10V application VCC C1 N.C. N.C. N.C. 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 7 8 AM401 1 2 3 5 4 6 VOUT R1 C2 R2 Ground Figure 8: Circuit topology of a 0...5/10V output Topology of the 0.5...4.5V application VCC C1 N.C. N.C. N.C. 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 7 8 AM401 1 2 3 4 5 6 VOUT R3 R1 R4 C2 R2 Ground Figure 9: Circuit topology of a 0.5...4.5V output analog microelectronics Analog Microelectronics GmbH An der Fahrt 13, D – 55124 Mainz Internet: http://www.analogmicro.de Phone: Fax: Email: +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 0 +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 30 [email protected] Mars 2006 17/21 Rev. 2.3 INDUSTRIAL VOLTAGE AMPLIFIER IC AM401 BLOCK DIAGRAM AND PINOUT AM401 CVSET VSET VREF 1 12 15 _ 2 VBG IN+ _ IN CVREF OP2 + Voltage Reference 11 VCC + _OP1 8 VOUT + 3 _ IA 4 14 GND 13 6 5 7 ZA OUTIA INOP GAIN Figure 10: Block diagram of AM401 (individually configurable function modules) PIN NAME DESIGNATION 1 CVREF Current/Voltage Reference 2 CVSET Current/Voltage Reference Set 3 IN+ Positive Input 4 IN– Negative Input 5 OUTIA Instrumentation Amplifier Output 6 INOP Operational Amplifier Input 7 GAIN Gain Adjustment 8 VOUT Voltage Output 9 N.C. Not Connected 10 N.C. Not Connected 11 VCC Supply Voltage 12 VSET Voltage Select 13 ZA Zero Adjustment (Offset) Pinout AM401 Abbildung 11: 14 GND IC Ground 15 VREF Reference Voltage 16 N.C. Not Connected CVREF CVSET IN+ INOUTIA INOP GAIN VOUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 N.C. VREF GND ZA VSET VCC N.C. N.C. Figure 11: AM401 Pin out Table 1: Pin out analog microelectronics Analog Microelectronics GmbH An der Fahrt 13, D – 55124 Mainz Internet: http://www.analogmicro.de Phone: Fax: Email: +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 0 +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 30 [email protected] Mars 2006 18/21 Rev. 2.3 INDUSTRIAL VOLTAGE AMPLIFIER IC AM401 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS • Application as a voltage converter [3] VCC=6...35V Single-ended signal 0...VCC-5V Protection against short circuiting and reverse polarity 0...VCC -5V (adjustable) e.g. 0..5/10V AM401 Figure 12: Application as a voltage converter for signals referenced to ground • Application as an amplifier IC and impedance converter I=1,5mA VCC=6...35V Protection against short circuiting and reverse polarity 0...VCC -5V (adjustable) e.g. 0..5/10V AM401 Figure 13: Application as an amplifier IC and impedance converter for differential signals • Application as a processor interface VREF=5/10V VCC=6...35V D Protection against short circuiting and reverse polarity 0...VCC -5V (adjustable) e.g. 0..5/10V AM401 A Figure 14: Application as a processor interface analog microelectronics Analog Microelectronics GmbH An der Fahrt 13, D – 55124 Mainz Internet: http://www.analogmicro.de Phone: Fax: Email: +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 0 +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 30 [email protected] Mars 2006 19/21 Rev. 2.3 INDUSTRIAL VOLTAGE AMPLIFIER IC AM401 • Application as a processor periphery IC VCV REF = 3.3V VCC=6...35V VR EF = 5V µP D AM401 A Protection against short circuiting and reverse polarity 0...VCC -5V (adjustable) e.g. 0..5/10V Figure 15: Application as a processor periphery IC • Application as a front-end/back-end IC for microprocessors I=1.5mA VCC=6...35V 0...VCC -5V (adjustable) e.g. 0..5/10V AM401 VREF = 5V Protection against short circuiting and reverse polarity µP Figure 16: Application as an analog front end and back end for microprocessors (the Frame ASIC concept) analog microelectronics Analog Microelectronics GmbH An der Fahrt 13, D – 55124 Mainz Internet: http://www.analogmicro.de Phone: Fax: Email: +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 0 +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 30 [email protected] Mars 2006 20/21 Rev. 2.3 INDUSTRIAL VOLTAGE AMPLIFIER IC AM401 DELIVERY AM401 is available as the following packages: • • • • 16-pin DIL (samples, small series) SO 16 (n): please see our website (data sheets: package.pdf) SSOP 16: please see our website (data sheets: package.pdf) Dice on 5” blue foil (on request) PACKAGE DIMENSIONS Please see our website (data sheets: package.pdf). FURTHER READING [1] The Frame ASIC concept: http://www.Frame-ASIC.de/ [2] The Analog Microelectronics GmbH website: http://www.analogmicro.de/ [3] Available also for the AM401: Application notes AN1013 on the Analog Microelectronics website: http://www.analogmicro.de/ Analog Microelectronics reserves the right to make amendments to any dimensions, technical data or other information contained herein without further notice. analog microelectronics Analog Microelectronics GmbH An der Fahrt 13, D – 55124 Mainz Internet: http://www.analogmicro.de Phone: Fax: Email: +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 0 +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 30 [email protected] Mars 2006 21/21 Rev. 2.3