AME AM460

Industrial Converter and Protector IC
AM460
PRINCIPLE FUNCTION
Amplification and conversion of voltage signals referenced to ground
Integrated protection for IC and external components
Integrated, adjustable current/voltage sources for external components
VS = 6...35V
Single-ended
input signal
IOUT = 0/4...20mA
AM460
VOUT = 0...5/10V
e.g. 0...5V, 0...1V
VREF = 5/10V
IS = e.g. 1.5mA
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
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Peripheral processor IC (see Figure 12 on page 17)
Industrial protector and output IC for microprocessors (Frame ASIC concept [1])
Impedance converter
Adjustable voltage and current source (supply unit)
Voltage regulator with additional functions
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An der Fahrt 13, D – 55124 Mainz
Internet: http://www.analogmicro.de
Phone: +49 (0)6131/91 073 – 0
Fax:
+49 (0)6131/91 073 – 30
E–mail: [email protected]
April 2003
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Rev. 1.1
Industrial Converter and Protector IC
AM460
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features
General Description
Block Diagram
Electrical Specifications
Boundary Conditions
Detailed Description of Functions
Operating AM460
General information on 2- and 3-wire applications and the use of the current output
Setting the voltage gain using the voltage output
Setting the output current range using the current output
Selecting the supply voltage
Connecting OP2 as a current source
Connecting OP2 as a voltage reference
Operating AM460: Important Points to Note
Applications
Typical 3-wire application with an input signal referenced to ground
Typical 2-wire application with an input signal referenced to ground
Block Diagram and Pinout
Examples of Possible Applications
Delivery
Further Reading
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TABLE OF FIGURES
Table 1: AM460 pinout
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Figure 1: Block diagram of AM460
Figure 2: Block diagram of AM460 with external components (3-wire circuit for current output)
Figure 3: Difference between 2- and 3-wire operation
Figure 4: Working range in conjunction with the load resistor
Figure 5: Connecting up a constant current source
Figure 6: Connecting up a voltage reference
Figure 7: Typical application for input signals referenced to ground
Figure 8: Typical 2-wire application for input signals referenced to ground
Figure 9: Block diagram of AM460
Figure 10: Pinout
Figure 11: Application for input signals referenced to ground (protected output stage, impedance converter etc.)
Figure 12: Complex configuration as a peripheral processor IC
Figure 13: Conversion of a 0.5...4.5V sensor signal
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FEATURES
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
• Supply voltage: 6...35V
• Wide working temperature range:
–40°C...+85°C
• Adjustable integrated reference voltage
source: 4.5 to 10V
• Additional voltage/current source
• Operational amplifier with integrated
driver stage
• Adjustable amplification
• Analogue parallel voltage (0...5/10V) and
current output (0/4...20mA)
• Protection against reverse polarity and
short-circuiting
• Output current limit
• Low-cost device: replaces a number of
discrete elements
• 2- and 3-wire operation
AM460 is a universal converter and amplifier IC
with a number of additional functions. The IC basically consists of an amplifier, whose gain can be set
externally, and parallel output stages which can condition signals referenced to ground in industrial
voltage and current signals. An additional reference
voltage source for the supply of external components
is also included in the device. A further operational
amplifier can be connected up as a current source,
voltage reference or comparator.
One of the main features of the IC is its integrated
protective circuitry. The device is protected against
reverse polarity, short-circuiting and has a built-in
output current limit. Amplifier IC AM460 enables
industrial standard voltage (e.g. 0–5/10V) and current loop (e.g. 0/4–20mA) signals to be produced
relatively easily.
BLOCK DIAGRAM
VREF
SET
16
15
VSET
13
CVREF
1
AM460
CVSET
I
2
OP2
11
10
Voltage Reference
9
VBG
V
INP
RS+
VCC
RS-
8
IOUT
3
OP1
4
INN
OP3
5
OUTAD
6
7
INDAI INDAV
12
VOUT
14
GND
Figure 1: Block diagram of AM460
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An der Fahrt 13, D – 55124 Mainz
Internet: http://www.analogmicro.de
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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Tamb = 25°C, VCC = 24V, VREF = 5V, IREF = 1mA (unless otherwise stated), currents flowing into the IC are negative
Parameter
Symbol
Supply 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
SO16 narrow plastic package
140
°C/W
VREF
VSET not connected
4.75
5.00
5.25
V
VREF10
VSET = GND, VCC ≥ 11V
9.5
10.0
10.5
V
VREF10
V
150
°C
Voltage Reference
Voltage
Trim Range
VREFADJ
Current
IREF*
VREF vs. Temperature
dVREF/dT
Line Regulation
Load Regulation
4.5
0
Tamb = – 40...+85°C
±90
10.0
mA
±140
ppm/°C
dVREF/dV
VCC = 6V...35V
30
80
ppm/V
dVREF/dV
VCC = 6V...35V, IREF ≈ 5mA
60
150
ppm/V
0.05
0.10
%/mA
dVREF/dI
dVREF/dI
IREF ≈ 5mA
0.06
0.15
%/mA
CL
1.9
2.2
5.0
µF
Internal Reference
VBG
1.20
1.27
1.35
V
VBG vs. Temperature
dVBG/dT
±60
±140
ppm/°C
Load Capacitance
Current/Voltage Source OP2
Tamb = – 40...+85°C
Current Source: ICV = VBG/RSET, from Figure 5
Adjustable Current Range
ICV*
0
10
mA
Output Voltage
VCV
VCC < 19V
VBG
VCC – 4
V
VCV
VCC ≥ 19V
VBG
15
V
VCV
VCC < 19V
0.4
VCC – 4
V
VCV
VCC ≥ 19V
0.4
15
V
Voltage Source: VCV = VBG (1 + R7 / R6), from Figure 6
Adjustable Voltage Range
Output Current
Load Capacitance
ICV*
Source
ICV
Sink
CL
Source mode
0
1
10
mA
–100
µA
10
nF
Operational Amplifier Gain Stage (OP1)
Adjustable Gain
GGAIN
Input Range
IR
VCC < 10V
0
VCC – 5
V
IR
VCC ≥ 10V
0
5
V
±0.5
±2
mV
±3
±7
µV/°C
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
PSRR
Offset Voltage
VOS
VOS vs. Temperature
dVOS/dT
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Parameter
Symbol
Conditions
AM460
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
10
25
nA
7
20
pA/°C
Operational Amplifier Gain Stage (OP1) (cont.)
Input Bias Current
IB
IB vs. Temperature
dIB/dT
Output Voltage Limit
VLIM
Output Voltage Range
Load Capacitance
VREF
V
VOUTAD
VCC < 10V
0
VCC – 5
VOUTAD
VCC ≥ 10V
0
VREF
V
250
pF
CL
V
Operational Amplifier Output Stage (OP3)
Internal Gain
GOP
Input Range
IR
VCC < 11V
0
VCC – 5
V
IR
VCC ≥ 11V
0
6
V
±0.5
±2
mV
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
PSRR
Offset Voltage
VOS
2.15
80
2.20
2.25
90
dB
VOS vs. Temperature
dVOS/dT
±3
±7
µV/°C
Input Bias Current
IB
10
25
nA
IB vs. Temperature
dIB/dT
20
pA/°C
Output Voltage Range
VOUT
VCC < 19V
0
7
VCC – 5
V
VOUT
VCC ≥ 19V
0
14
V
Output Current Limitation
ILIM
VOUT ≥ 10V
5
10
mA
Output Current
IOUT
0
ILIM
mA
Load Resistance
RL
2
Load Capacitance
CL
7
kΩ
500
nF
V/I Converter
Internal Gain
GVI
Trim Range
0.125
Adjustable by R0
0.75
1.00
350
1.25
Voltage Range at R0 FS
VR0FS
Offset Voltage
VOS
β F ≥ 100
±2
±4
mV
VOS vs. Temperature
dVOS/dT
β F ≥ 100
±7
±14
µV/°C
Input Resistance
RIN
120
160
kΩ
RIN vs. Temperature
dRIN/dT
0.2
0.3
kΩ/°C
Output Offset Current
IOUTOS
3-wire operation
–25
–35
µA
IOUTOS vs. Temperature
dIOUTOS/dT
3-wire operation
16
26
nA/°C
Output Offset Current
IOUTOS
2-wire operation
9.5
14
µA
IOUTOS vs. Temperature
dIOUTOS/dT
2-wire operation
6
8
nA/°C
Output Control Current
IOUTC
2-wire operation, VR0/100mV
6
8
µA
IOUTC vs. Temperature
dIOUTC/dT
2-wire operation
–15
nA/°C
Output Voltage Range
VOUT
VOUT = RL IOUT, VCC < 18V
0
VCC – 6
V
VOUT
VOUT = RL IOUT, VCC ≥ 18V
0
12
V
Output Current Range FS
IOUTFS
IOUT = VR0/R0, 3-wire operation
Output Resistance
ROUT
Load Capacitance
CL
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0.5
0
mV
20
mA
1.0
MΩ
500
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Parameter
Symbol
Conditions
AM460
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
SET Stage
Internal Gain
GSET
Input Voltage
VSET
0.5
1.15
V
Offset Voltage
VOS
±0.5
±1.5
mV
VOS vs. Temperature
dVOS/dT
±1.6
±5
µV/°C
Input Bias Current
IB
8
20
nA
IB vs. Temperature
dIB/dT
7
18
pA/°C
0
Protection Functions
Voltage Limitation at R0
VLIMR0
VR0 = VINDAI GVI, SET = GND
580
635
690
mV
VLIMR0
VINDAI = 0, VR0 = GSET VSET
580
635
690
mV
35
V
Protection against reverse polarity
Ground vs. VS vs. VOUT
Ground vs. VS vs. IOUT
Current with reverse polarity
35
V
Ground = 35V, VS = IOUT = 0
4.5
mA
Ideal input
0.05
0.15
%FS
Typ.
Max.
Unit
System Parameters
Nonlinearity
* In 2-wire operation a maximum current of IOUTmin – ICC is valid
BOUNDARY CONDITIONS
Parameter
Sense Resistor
Stabilisation Resistor
Load Resistor
Symbol
R0
IOUTFS = 20mA
R0
c = 20mA/IOUTFS
R5
IOUTFS = 20mA
R5
c = 20mA/IOUTFS
RL
Only for 3-wire operation
Sum Gain Resistors
R1 + R2
Sum Offset Resistors
R3 + R4
VREF Capacitor
Conditions
Min.
17
27
38
Ω
c ⋅ 17
c ⋅ 27
c ⋅ 38
Ω
35
40
45
Ω
c ⋅ 35
c ⋅ 40
c ⋅ 45
Ω
0
600
Ω
20
200
kΩ
20
C1
Ceramic
Output Capacitor
C2
Only for 2-wire operation
D1 Breakdown Voltage
VBR
T1 Forward Current Gain
βF
BCX54/55/56, for example
200
kΩ
1.9
2.2
5.0
µF
250
nF
90
100
35
50
50
150
V
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS
AM460 is a modular, universal converter and protector IC which has been specially developed for the conditioning of voltage signals referenced to ground. It has been conceived for both 2- and 3-wire operation1 in industrial applications (cf. application on page 8). The functions of AM460 are depicted in the block diagram
(Figure 2) which also illustrates how few external components are required for the operation of this particular
device. Electrical specifications for the external components are given on page 6.
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The principle of AM460 is such that only the current output can be used in 2-wire operation.
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VREF
VCVREF
R3
C1
AM460
R4
VS
VSET
1
15
13
16
AM460
VCVSET
I
2
OP2
11
R0
10
Voltage Reference
9
VBG
V
VINP
8
T1
D1
3
OP1
OP3
5
4
6
R1
R2
VOUTAD
7
VOUT
12
14
R5
IOUT
VINDAI VINDAV
Ground
Figure 2: Block diagram of AM460 with external components (3-wire circuit for current output)
AM460 consist of several modular function blocks (operational amplifiers, voltage-to-current converters and
references) which depending on external configurations can either be switched together or operated separately
(see the basic circuitry in Figure 2):
1. Operational amplifier stage OP1 enables a positive voltage signal to be amplified. OP1 gain GGAIN can be set
via external resistors R1 and R2. Protective circuitry against overvoltage is integrated into the chip, limiting
the voltage to the set value of the reference voltage. Output voltage VOUTAD at pin OUTAD is calculated as:
VOUTAD = VINP ⋅ GGAIN with GGAIN = 1 +
R1
R2
(1)
where VINP is the voltage at OP1 input pin INP.
2. Using the current-limited operational amplifier stage OP3 with its integrated protection against reverse polarity an industrial voltage signal (VOUT) can be realised. The internal amplification of OP3 is set to a fixed
value of GOP = 2.2. The output is configured as a driver so that OP3 is particularly suitable as an output
stage. For OP3 output voltage VOUT at pin VOUT of the IC the following applies:
VOUT = GOP ⋅ VINDAV
(2)
with VINDAV the voltage at pin INDAV (OP3 input).
3. The voltage-to-current converter (V/I converter) provides a voltage-controlled current signal at IC output
IOUT (pin 8) which activates an external transistor T1; this in turn supplies the actual output current IOUT. To
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reduce power dissipation the transistor is an external component and protected against reverse polarity by an
additional diode D1. Via pin SET an offset current ISET can be set at output IOUT (with the help of the internal voltage reference and an external voltage divider as shown in Figure 2, for example). External resistor R0
permits the output current to be finely adjusted with parallel operation of current and the voltage output. For
the output current provided by T1 the following ratio applies:
I OUT =
V
VINDAI
+ I SET with I SET = SET
8R0
2R 0
(3)
with VINDAI the voltage at INDAI and VSET the voltage at pin SET (V/I converter inputs, Figure 2)2.
4. The AM460 reference voltage source enables voltage to be supplied to external components (such as sensors, microprocessors, etc.). The reference voltage value VREF can be set via pin 13 VSET. If pin VSET is not
connected, VREF = 5V; if VSET is switched to ground, VREF = 10V. Values between these can be set if two
external resistors are used (inserted between pin VREF and pin VSET and between pin VSET and GND).
External (ceramic) capacitor C1 at pin VREF stabilises the reference voltage. It must be connected even if
the voltage reference is not in use.
5. The additional operational amplifier stage OP2 can be used as a current or voltage source to supply external
components. OP2's positive input is connected internally to voltage VBG so that the output current or output
voltage can be set across a wide range using one or two external resistors.
OPERATING AM460
General information on 2- and 3-wire applications and the use of the current output
In 3-wire operation (cf. Figure 3 right and Figure 7) the ground of the IC (pin GND) is connected up to the external mass of the system Ground. The system's supply voltage VS is connected to pin VCC and pin VCC to pin
RS+.
In 2-wire operation (cf. Figure 3 left and Figure 7) system supply voltage VS is connected to pin RS+ and pin
VCC to RS-. The ground of the IC (pin GND) is connected to the node between resistor R5 and load resistor RL
(current output IOUT). IC ground (GND) is not the same as system ground (Ground)!! The output signal is picked
up via load resistor RL which connects current output IOUT to the system ground.
2-wire system
signal source and
conditioning IC
GND ≠ Ground
VCC ≠ VS
3-wire system
signal source and
conditioning IC
VCC
IOUT
GND
RL
VS
Ground
GND = Ground
VCC = VS
IOUT
RL
VCC = VS
Ground = GND
Figure 3: Difference between 2- and 3-wire operation
The construction of the V/I converter is such that output current IOUT is largely independent of the current amplification βF
of external transistor T1. Production-specific variations in the current amplification of the transistors used are compensated
for internally by the V/I converter.
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In 2-wire operation the IC ground is "virtual" (floating), as with a constant load resistance the supply voltage of
the device VCC changes according to the current. As a rule, the following equation applies to 2-wire operation:
VCC = VS − I OUT (VIN ) RL
(4)
The reason for this is that in 2-wire operation the IC is connected in series to the actual load resistor RL. This is
illustrated in Figure 3.
In 3-wire operation VCC = VS, as the IC ground is connected to the ground of the system.
Setting the voltage gain using the voltage output
Using amplifier stages OP1 and OP3 for signal conditioning the overall gain can be set by selecting suitable external resistors R1 and R2. The transfer function for the output voltage is calculated by multiplying Equations 1
and 2 as follows:
VOUT = VINP ⋅ GGAIN ⋅ GOP
(5)
with GGAIN = 1 + R1/R2 and GOP = 2.2.
Setting the output current range using the current output
When using amplification stage OP1 together with the V/I converter for signal conditioning the offset of the
output current should first be compensated for by suitable selection of resistors R3 and R4. To this end the OP1
input must be connected to ground (VINP = 0). With the short circuit at the input and by connecting up V/I converter pin VSET as shown in Figure 2 the values of the output current according to Equation 3 are as follows:
I OUT (VINDAI = 0 ) = I SET =
VREF
R4
⋅
2R0 R3 + R4
(6)
and thus for the ratio of the resistors R3/R4:
R3
VREF
=
−1
R4 2R0 I SET
(7)
The output current area is set in conjunction with the selection of external resistors R1 and R2 (or fine adjustment
with R0 ). With Equations 1 and 3 the following is calculated for output current IOUT :
I OUT = VINP
GGAIN
R
+ I SET with GGAIN = 1 + 1
8 R0
R2
(8)
Selecting the supply voltage
System supply voltage VS needed to operate AM460 is dependent on the selected mode of operation.
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When using voltage output pin VOUT the minimum VS needed for operation is determined by the maximum
output voltage VOUTmax required by the application. This is expressed as follows:
VS ≥ VOUT max + 5V
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RL [Ω]
RL ≤
VS − VCCmin
IOUTmax
AM460
VCCmin = 6V
RLmax = 600Ω
IOUTmax = 20mA
600
300
Operating range
0
0
6
12
18
24
35
VS [V]
Figure 4: Working range in conjunction with the load resistor
•
When using current output pin IOUT (in conjunction with the external transistor) the value of VS is dependent on that of the relevant load resistor RL (max. 600Ω) used by the application. The minimum system supply voltage VS is then:
VS ≥ I OUT max RL + VCC min
(10)
Here, IOUTmax stands for the maximum output current and VCCmin for the minimum IC supply voltage which is
dependent on the selected reference voltage:
VCC min ≥ VREF + 1V
(11)
The working range resulting from Equation 10 is described in Figure 4. Example calculations and typical values
for the external components can be found in the example applications from page 12 onwards.
Connecting OP2 as a current source
The additional operational amplifier OP2 can easily be connected up as a constant current source. Using the cir-
OP2 connected as current source
IS
1
AM460
2
OP2
RSET
VBG
Figure 5: Connecting up a constant current source
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cuit in Figure 5 the following applies:
IS =
V BG
1 . 27 V
=
R SET
R SET
(12)
The bridge symbol represents the component to be supplied with current (e.g. a piezoresistive sensing element
or temperature sensor).
Example 1:
A supply current of IS = 1mA is to be set. Using Equation 12 the following value is calculated for external resistor RSET, which in turn stipulates the size of the current:
R SET =
V BG
1 . 27 V
=
= 1 . 27 k Ω
1mA
IS
Connecting OP2 as a voltage reference
In addition to the integrated voltage reference OP2 can also be used to supply voltage to external components
such as A/D converters and 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.
The additional operational amplifier OP2 can easily be connected up as a voltage reference. Using the circuit in
Figure 6 the following applies:

R 
V CVREF = V BG  1 + 6  = 1 . 27 V
R7 


R 
 1 + 6 
R
7 

(13)
Example 2:
A voltage of VCVREF = 3.3V is to be set. Using Equation 13 the following ratio is calculated for external resistors
OP2 connected as voltage
reference
VCVREF
1
µP
AM460
R6
2
OP2
R7
VBG
Figure 6: Connecting up a voltage reference
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R6 and R7:
R 6 V CVREF
=
− 1 ≈ 2 .6 − 1 = 1 .6
R7
V BG
The following example values are produced for the resistors:
R7 = 10kΩ
R6 = 16kΩ
OPERATING AM460: IMPORTANT POINTS TO NOTE
1. When using AM460 it is imperative that external capacitor C1 (a top-grade ceramic capacitor) is always
connected (cf. Figure 2). Care must be taken that the value of the capacitor, also within the temperature
range, does not exceed the range of values given in the boundary conditions on page 6. In 2-wire operation
ceramic capacitor C2 must also be used (cf. Figure 8)
2. In a 2-wire setup the power consumption of the entire system (AM460 plus all external components, including the configuration resistors) must not exceed the sum of IOUTmin (usually 4mA).
3. All AM460 function blocks not required by the application must be connected to a defined (and allowed)
potential.
4. With operation of the voltage output the load resistance at pin VOUT must be at least 2kΩ.
5. When operating the current output a maximum load resistance of 600Ω is permitted.
6. The values of external resistors R0, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 must be selected within the permissible range given
in the boundary conditions on page 6.
APPLICATIONS
Typical 3-wire application with an input signal referenced to ground
Figure 7 shows a 3-wire application in which AM460 amplifies and converts a positive voltage signal referenced to ground. The unused blocks (e.g. OP2) have been set to defined operating points. Alternatively, these
function groups can also be used here (e.g. to supply external components).
In this particular application, using Equations 1 and 2 output voltage VOUT is calculated as:

R 
VOUT = GV VINP with GV = GGAIN GOP = 1 + 1  ⋅ 2.2
R2 

(14)
For output current IOUT the following applies according to Equation 3:
I OUT = VINP ⋅
R
GI
+ I SET with GI = GGAIN = 1 + 1 and I SET = 0
8 R0
R2
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3-wire connection
C1
1
16
15
13
VS
ISET = 0
AM460
I
2
OP2
11
R0
10
Voltage Reference
9
VBG
V
VINP
8
T1
D1
3
OP1
6
5
4
Single-ended
input voltage
7
VOUT
12
OP3
14
R5
IOUT
R1
R2
RL
Connections setting unused function blocks to a defined operating point
Ground
Figure 7: Typical application for input signals referenced to ground
Example 3:
To obtain a signal of VINP = 0...1V at the OP1 input the external components are to be dimensioned in such a
way that the output current has a range of 0...20mA (i.e. ISET = 0 ⇒ SET = GND) and the output voltage one of
0...10V.
Using Equation 14 the output voltage is defined as follows:

R 
VOUT
R
10V
VOUT = VINP ⋅ 1 + 1  ⋅ 2.2 ⇒ 1 =
−1=
− 1 ≈ 3.55
R2 
2.2 ⋅ 1V
R2 2.2 ⋅ VINP

i.e. GGAIN = 1 +
R1
= 4.55
R2
The following then applies to the output current:
I OUT = VINP ⋅
G
GI
+ I SET = VINP ⋅ GAIN
8R0
8R0
⇒
R0 = VINP ⋅
GGAIN
4.55
= 1V
≈ 28.44Ω
8I OUT
8 ⋅ 20mA
Observing the boundary conditions, the following values are obtained for the external components:
R0 ≈ 28.44Ω
R5 = 39Ω
R1 ≈ 35.5kΩ
RL = 0...600Ω
R2 = 10kΩ
C1 = 2.2µF
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Typical 2-wire application with an input signal referenced to ground
In 2-wire operation (cf. Figure 8) system supply voltage VS is connected up to pin RS+ and pin VCC to pin RS-.
The ground of the IC (pin GND) is connected to the node between resistor R5 and load resistor RL (current output
IOUT). IC ground (GND) is not the same as system ground (Ground)!! The output signal is picked up via load resistor RL which connects current output IOUT to the system ground.
For output current IOUT the following applies according to Equation 3:
I OUT = VINP ⋅
R
GI
V
R4
+ I SET with GI = GGAIN = 1 + 1 and I SET = REF ⋅
8 R0
2R0 R3 + R4
R2
Example 4:
To obtain a signal of VINP = 0...1V at the OP1 input the external components are to be dimensioned in such a
way that the output current has a range of 4...20mA.
I OUT = VINP ⋅
G
GI
+ I SET = VINP ⋅ GAIN + 4mA
8 R0
8R0
With R0 = 27Ω Equation 7 produces the following:
R3
VREF
5V
=
−1 =
− 1 ≈ 22.15
R4 2R0 I SET
2 ⋅27Ω ⋅ 4mA
and thus the following value for the gain to be set:
C1
1
R3
15
13
R4
VS
16
AM460
I
2
OP2
C2
R0
11
10
Voltage Reference
9
VBG
V
VINP
8
T1
D1
3
OP1
OP3
5
4
Single-ended
input voltage
R1
R2
IC ground: GND
6
7
}
System ground: Ground
12
14
Different
potentials!
Connections setting unused function blocks to a defined operating point
2-wire
connection
R5
IOUT
RL
GND
Ground
Figure 8: Typical 2-wire application for input signals referenced to ground
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GGAIN = 8R0
I OUT max − I SET
16mA
= 8 ⋅ 27Ω ⋅
= 3.456
1V
VINP
⇒
AM460
R1
= 3.456 − 1 = 2.456
R2
Observing the boundary conditions, the following values are obtained for the external components:
R1 ≈ 24.56kΩ
R0 = 27Ω
R2 = 10kΩ
R5 = 39Ω
R3 ≈ 44.3kΩ
RL = 0...600Ω
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R4 = 2kΩ
C1 = 2.2µF
C2 = 100nF
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BLOCK DIAGRAM AND PINOUT
VREF
SET
16
15
VSET
13
CVREF
1
AM460
CVSET
I
2
OP2
11
10
Voltage Reference
9
VBG
V
INP
RS+
VCC
RS-
8
IOUT
3
OP1
4
INN
OP3
5
6
OUTAD
7
12
VOUT
14
INDAI INDAV
GND
Figure 9: Block diagram of AM460
CVREF
1
16
SET
CVSET
2
15
VREF
INP
3
14
GND
INN
4
13
VSET
OUTAD
5
12
VOUT
INDAI
6
11
RS+
INDAV
7
10
VCC
IOUT
8
9
RS−
Figure 10: Pinout
PIN
NAME
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
CVREF
CVSET
INP
INN
OUTAD
INDAI
INDAV
IOUT
RSVCC
RS+
VOUT
VSET
GND
VREF
SET
EXPLANATION
Current/Voltage reference
Current/Voltage reference set
Positive input
Negative input
System amplification output
Current output stage input
Voltage output stage input
Current output
Sensing resistor Supply voltage
Sensing resistor +
Voltage output
Reference voltage source set
IC ground
Reference voltage source output
Output offset current set
Table 1: AM460 pinout
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EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS
•
Conditioning signals referenced to ground (protected output stage, impedance converter etc.)
6...35V
0/4...20mA
VIN = 0...1, 0...5V
others
Protection agains
short-circuiting and
reverse polarity
AM460
0...5/10V
Figure 11: Application for input signals referenced to ground (protected output stage, impedance converter etc.)
•
Complex configuration as a peripheral processor IC
VCVREF = 3.3V
µP
6...35V
VREF = 5V
0/4...20mA
D
Protection agains
short-circuiting and
reverse polarity
AM460
A
0...5/10V
Figure 12: Complex configuration as a peripheral processor IC
•
Conversion of a 0.5...4.5V sensor signal
6...35V
VREF = 5V
4...20mA
Protection agains
short-circuiting and
reverse polarity
VOUT = 0.5...4.5V
Sensor
AM460
1...6V
Figure 13: Conversion of a 0.5...4.5V sensor signal
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DELIVERY
The AM460 converter and protector IC is available as the following packages:
• DIP16
• SO16(n) (maximum power dissipation PD = 300mW)
• Dice on 5" blue foil
FURTHER READING
[1]
The Frame ASIC concept: http://www.Frame-ASIC.de/
[2]
The Analog Microelectronics GmbH website: http://www.analogmicro.de/
NOTES
Analog Microelectronics reserves the right to make amendments to any dimensions, technical data or other information herein without further notice.
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