Data Sheet Comlinear CLC1201 ® Instrumentation Amplifier The CLC1201 is a low power, general purpose instrumentation amplifier with a gain range of 1 to 10,000. The CLC1201 is offered in 8-lead SOIC or DIP packages and requires only one external gain setting resistor making it smaller and easier to implement than discrete, 3-amp designs. While consuming only 2.2mA of supply current, the CLC1201 offers a low 6.6nV/Hz input voltage noise and 0.2μVpp noise from 0.1Hz to 10Hz. The CLC1201 offers a low input offset voltage of ±125μV that only varies 0.1μV/°C over it’s operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C. The CLC1201 also features 50ppm maximum nonlinearity. These features make it well suited for use in data acquisition systems. Functional Block Diagram APPLICATIONS n Bridge amplifier n Scales n Thermocouple amplifier n ECG and medical instrumentation n MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) n Patient Monitors n Transducer interface n Data acquisition systems n Strain gauge amplifier n Industrial process controls -IN RG OUT Rev 1C REF +IN Competitive Comparison Plots (continued on page 9) 3 2 Competitor A Normalized Gain (dB) 1 0 -1 CLC1200 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6 G=1 VS = ±15V VOUT = 0.2Vpp RL = 2kΩ -7 0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 Frequency (MHz) Ordering Information Part Number Package Pb-Free RoHS Compliant Operating Temperature Range Packaging Method CLC1201ISO8 SOIC-8 Yes Yes -40°C to +85°C Rail CLC1201ISO8X SOIC-8 Yes Yes -40°C to +85°C Reel CLC1201IDP8 DIP-8 Yes Yes -40°C to +85°C Rail Moisture sensitivity level for all parts is MSL-1. ©2011 CADEKA Microcircuits LLC Comlinear CLC1201 Instrumentation Amplifier General Description FEATURES n ±2.3V to ±18V supply voltage range n Gain range of 1 to 10,000 n Gain set with one external resistor n ±125μV maximum input offset voltage n 0.1μV/°C input offset drift n 700kHz bandwidth at G = 1 n 1.2V/μs slew rate n 90dB minimum CMRR at G = 10 n 2.2mA maximum supply current n 6.6nV/√Hz input voltage noise n 70nV/√Hz output voltage noise n 0.2μVpp noise (0.1Hz to 10Hz) n DIP-8 or Pb-free SOIC-8 www.cadeka.com Data Sheet Pin Assignments Pin Configuration 1 8 RG -IN1 2 7 +VS +IN1 3 6 OUT -V S 4 5 REF Pin Name Description 1, 8 RG RG sets gain 2 -IN Negative input 3 +IN Positive input 4 -VS Negative supply 5 REF Output is referred to the REF pin potential 6 OUT Output 7 +VS Positive supply Comlinear CLC1201 Instrumentation Amplifier RG Pin No. Rev 1C ©2011 CADEKA Microcircuits LLC www.cadeka.com 2 Data Sheet Electrical Characteristics TA = 25°C, Vs = ±15V, RL = 2kΩ to GND; unless otherwise noted. G = 1 + (49.4kΩ / RG); Total RTI Error = VOSI + (VOSO / G) Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units 1 Gain Range Gain Error -0.1 0.1 % G = 10, VOUT = ±10V -0.375 0.375 % G = 100, VOUT = ±10V -0.375 0.375 % -0.8 0.8 % 10 50 ppm 10 95 G = 1,000, VOUT = ±10V G = 1 - 100, VOUT = -10V to 10V, RL = 10kΩ Nonlinearity G = 1 - 100, VOUT = -10V to 10V, RL = 2kΩ Gain vs. Temperature Reference Gain Error(2) 10,000 G = 1, VOUT = ±10V ppm G=1 <10 ppm/°C G>1 <-50 ppm/°C VS = ±16.5 -0.03 0.03 % VS = ±4.5 to ±16.5 -125 125 μV VS = ±4.5 to ±16.5, -45°C to +85°C -225 Voltage Offset VOSI Input Offset Voltage Average Temperature Coefficient VOSO Output Offset Voltage Average Temperature Coefficient PSR Offset Referred to the Input vs. Supply VS = ±4.5 to ±16.5 225 0.1 VS = ±4.5 to ±16.5, G = 1 -1500 VS = ±4.5 to ±16.5, -45°C to +85°C -2000 VS = ±4.5 to ±16.5 200 μV μV/°C 1500 μV 2000 μV 2.5 μV/°C G = 1, VS = ±2.3 to ±18V 80 100 dB G = 10, VS = ±2.3 to ±18V 95 120 dB G = 100, VS = ±2.3 to ±18V 110 140 dB G = 1,000, VS = ±2.3 to ±18V 110 140 dB VS = ±16.5 -2 0.5 VS = ±16.5, -45°C to +85°C -5 IB Input Bias Current Average Temperature Coefficient IOS Input Offset Current VS = ±16.5 2 nA 5 3 Rev 1C Input Current nA pA/°C VS = ±16.5 -1 1 nA VS = ±16.5, -45°C to +85°C -2 2 nA Input Input Impedance Input Voltage Range(3) CMRR Common Mode Rejection Ratio Differential 10, 2 Common-Mode 10, 2 GΩ, pF GΩ, pF VS = ±4.5, G = 1 -VS +1.9 +VS -1.2 VS = ±16.5, G = 1 -VS +1.9 G = 1, VS = ±16.5V 70 90 dB G = 10, VS = ±16.5V 90 110 dB G = 100, VS = ±16.5V 108 130 dB G = 1,000, VS = ±16.5V 108 130 dB +VS -1.4 V V Output VOUT Output Swing ISC Short Circuit Current ©2011 CADEKA Microcircuits LLC VS = ±2.3V to ±4.5V -VS +1.1 +VS -1.2 V VS = ±4.5, -45°C to +85°C -VS +1.6 +VS -1.3 V VS = ±18, G = 1 -VS +1.4 +VS -1.2 V VS = ±16.5, G = 1,-45°C to +85°C -VS +1.5 +VS -2.3 ±20 V mA www.cadeka.com Comlinear CLC1201 Instrumentation Amplifier Gain 3 Data Sheet Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units Dynamic Performance BW-3dB Slew Rate 700 kHz G = 10 400 kHz G = 100 100 kHz G = 1,000 12 kHz 1.2 V/μs G = 1 to 100, 5V step G = 10, VS = ±15V 0.6 13 μs G = 1,000, 5V step 110 μs tS Settling Time to 0.01% eni Input Voltage Noise 1kHz, G = 1,000, VS = ±15V 6.6 13 nV/√Hz eno Output Voltage Noise 1kHz, G = 1, VS = ±15V 70 100 nV/√Hz G=1 5 RTI RTI, 0.1Hz to 10Hz Current Noise μVpp G = 10, VS = ±15V 0.8 μVpp G = 100, VS = ±15V 0.2 f = 1kHz 100 fA/√Hz 0.1Hz to 10Hz 10 pApp 20 kΩ 0.4 μVpp Reference Input RIN Input Impedance IIN Input Current VS = ±16.5V Voltage Range VS = ±15V 50 -VS +1.6 60 μA +VS -1.6 V 1 ± 0.0001 Gain to Output Power Supply VS IS ±2.3 Operating Range Supply Current VS = ±16.5V VS = ±15V, -40°C to +85°C 1.3 ±18 V 2.2 mA 2.5 mA Notes: Rev 1C 1. 100% tested at 25°C 2. Nominal reference voltage gain is 1.0 3. Input voltage range = CMV + (G VDIFF)/2 ©2011 CADEKA Microcircuits LLC Comlinear CLC1201 Instrumentation Amplifier SR Small Signal Bandwidth G=1 www.cadeka.com 4 Data Sheet Absolute Maximum Ratings The safety of the device is not guaranteed when it is operated above the “Absolute Maximum Ratings”. The device should not be operated at these “absolute” limits. Adhere to the “Recommended Operating Conditions” for proper device function. The information contained in the Electrical Characteristics tables and Typical Performance plots reflect the operating conditions noted on the tables and plots. Min Max Unit Supply Voltage Input Voltage Range Differential Input Voltage, G = 1 to 10 Differential Input Voltage, G > 10 0 -Vs ±18 +Vs 25 ≤ 0.05 (RG + 800) + 1 V V V V Load Resistance 0.001 Comlinear CLC1201 Instrumentation Amplifier Parameter kΩ Reliability Information Parameter Junction Temperature Storage Temperature Range Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10s) Package Thermal Resistance 8-Lead SOIC 8-Lead DIP Min Typ -65 Max Unit 150 150 260 °C °C °C 100 TBD °C/W °C/W Notes: Package thermal resistance (qJA), JDEC standard, multi-layer test boards, still air. ESD Protection Product SOIC-8 DIP-8 1.5kV 2kV TBD TBD Rev 1C Human Body Model (HBM) Charged Device Model (CDM) Recommended Operating Conditions Parameter Min Operating Temperature Range Supply Voltage Range -40 ±2.3 ©2011 CADEKA Microcircuits LLC Typ Max Unit +85 ±18 °C V www.cadeka.com 5 Data Sheet Typical Performance Characteristics TA = 25°C, Vs = ±15V, RL = 2kΩ to GND; unless otherwise noted. Input Offset Distribution (typical) Input Bias Current Distribution (typical) Comlinear CLC1201 Instrumentation Amplifier Input Offset Distribution (typical) Rev 1C ©2011 CADEKA Microcircuits LLC www.cadeka.com 6 Data Sheet Typical Performance Characteristics TA = 25°C, Vs = ±15V, RL = 2kΩ to GND; unless otherwise noted. Gain vs. Frequency +VS - 1.5 60 G = 1000 Output Voltage Swing (V) Gain (dB) G = 100 30 20 G = 10 10 0 RL=10kΩ 0.5 0 -0.5 G=1 RL=10kΩ -1 -10 RL=2kΩ Referred to Supply Voltages -VS +-1.5 -20 0.0001 0.001 0.01 RL=2kΩ 1 50 40 G = 10 0.1 1 10 0 5 Frequency (MHz) Input Voltage Range vs. Vs 20 Output Voltage Swing vs. RL 30 Output Voltage Swing (Vpp) G = 10 Referred to Supply Voltages 1 0 -1 20 10 0 -VS + -2 0 5 10 15 0.01 20 0.1 1 10 Load Resistance (kΩ) Supply Voltage (+/- V) Large Signal Pulse Response (G = 1) Large Signal Settling Time (G = 1) 7.5 0.1 G = 1, RL=2K G = 1, 5V Step 0.09 5 0.08 Output Settling (%) Output Voltage (V) 15 Rev 1C Input Voltage Swing (V) +VS - 2 10 Supply Voltage (+/- V) 2.5 0 -2.5 0.07 0.06 0.05 0.04 0.03 0.02 0.01 -5 0 -7.5 -0.01 0 20 40 60 Time (us) ©2011 CADEKA Microcircuits LLC 80 100 Comlinear CLC1201 Instrumentation Amplifier 70 Output Voltage Swing vs. Vs 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 Time (us) www.cadeka.com 7 Data Sheet Typical Performance Characteristics TA = 25°C, Vs = ±15V, RL = 2kΩ to GND; unless otherwise noted. Large Signal Pulse Response (G = 10) Large Signal Settling Time (G = 10) 0.1 G = 10, RL=2K 5 0.08 Output Settling (%) Output Voltage (V) G = 10, 5V Step 0.09 2.5 0 -2.5 0.07 0.06 0.05 0.04 0.03 0.02 -5 0.01 -7.5 -0.01 0 0 20 40 60 80 100 0 5 10 15 Time (us) Large Signal Pulse Response (G = 100) 25 30 35 40 45 Large Signal Settling Time (G = 100) 7.5 0.1 G = 100, RL=2K G = 100, 5V Step 0.09 5 Output Settling (%) 0.08 2.5 0 -2.5 0.07 0.06 0.05 0.04 0.03 0.02 -5 0.01 -7.5 -0.01 Rev 1C Output Voltage (V) 20 Time (us) 0 0 20 40 60 80 100 Time (us) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 Time (us) Large Signal Pulse Response (G = 1000) Large Signal Settling Time (G = 1000) 7.5 G = 1000, RL=2K Output Voltage (V) 5 2.5 0 -2.5 -5 -7.5 0 200 400 600 800 1000 Time (us) ©2011 CADEKA Microcircuits LLC Comlinear CLC1201 Instrumentation Amplifier 7.5 www.cadeka.com 8 Data Sheet Typical Performance Characteristics TA = 25°C, Vs = ±15V, RL = 2kΩ to GND; unless otherwise noted. Small Signal Pulse Response (G = 1) Small Signal Pulse Response (G = 10) 0.1 G = 1, RL=2K, CL=100pF G = 10, RL=2K, CL=100pF 0.05 Output Voltage (V) Output Voltage (V) 0.05 0 -0.05 0 -0.05 -0.1 -0.1 0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 Time (us) 40 60 Small Signal Pulse Response (G = 100) 100 Small Signal Pulse Response (G = 1000) 0.1 0.1 G = 100, RL=2K, CL=100pF G = 1000, RL=2K, CL=100pF 0.05 0 -0.05 0 Rev 1C Output Voltage (V) 0.05 Output Voltage (V) 80 Time (us) -0.05 -0.1 -0.1 0 20 40 60 Time (us) ©2011 CADEKA Microcircuits LLC 80 100 Comlinear CLC1201 Instrumentation Amplifier 0.1 0 100 200 300 400 500 Time (us) www.cadeka.com 9 Data Sheet Typical Competitive Comparison Plots TA = 25°C, Vs = ±15V, RL = 2kΩ, CADEKA evaluation board; unless otherwise noted. Frequency Response (G = 1) Frequency Response (G = 10) 1 Competitor A 2 Normalized Gain (dB) 1 Normalized Gain (dB) 0 Competitor A 0 -1 CLC1200 -2 -3 G=1 -4 VS = ±15V -5 VOUT = 0.2Vpp -6 -1 CLC1200 -2 -3 -4 G = 10 -5 VS = ±15V VOUT = 0.2Vpp -6 RL = 2kΩ -7 RL = 2kΩ -7 0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 0.0001 0.001 0.01 Frequency (MHz) Frequency Response (G = 100) 10 65 75 CLC1200 Normalized Gain (dB) -1 -2 -3 Competitor A -4 G = 100 VS = ±15V VOUT = 0.2Vpp -1 -2 -4 G = 1,000 -5 -6 RL = 2kΩ -7 Competitor A -3 Rev 1C Normalized Gain (dB) 1 0 CLC1200 VS = ±15V VOUT = 0.2Vpp RL = 2kΩ -7 0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 0.0001 0.001 0.01 Frequency (MHz) 0.1 Frequency (MHz) Large Signal Settling Time (G = 1) Large Signal Settling Time (G = 10) 0.150 0.125 Competitor A Competitor A 0.125 0.100 0.100 Output Amplitude (V) Output Amplitude (V) 10 1 0 -6 1 Frequency Response (G = 1,000) 1 -5 0.1 Frequency (MHz) 0.075 CLC1200 0.050 0.025 0.000 CLC1200 0.075 0.050 0.025 0.000 VOUT = 0.1Vpp -0.025 VOUT = 0.1Vpp CL = 100pF CL = 100pF -0.050 -0.025 25 35 45 55 Time (us) ©2011 CADEKA Microcircuits LLC 65 75 25 Comlinear CLC1201 Instrumentation Amplifier 3 35 45 55 Time (us) www.cadeka.com 10 Data Sheet Application Information Follow these guidelines for improved performance: Basic Operation The internal resistors are trimmed which allows the gain to be accurately adjusted with one external resistor RG. G= 49.4k RG + 1; RG = 49.4k series with RG ▪▪To minimize gain drift, use low TC resistors (<10ppm/°C) Common Mode Rejection The CLC1201 offers high CMRR. To acheive optimal CMRR performance: ▪▪Connect G-1 the reference terminal (pin 5) to a low impedance source RG also determines the transconductance of the preamp stage. As RG is reduced for larger gains, the transconductance increases to that of the input transistors. Producing the following advantages: ▪▪Open-loop gain increases as the gain is increased, reducing gain releated errors ▪▪Gain-bandwidth increases as the gain is increased, optimizing frequency response ▪▪Reduced input voltage noise which is determined by the ▪▪Minimize capacitive and resistive differences between the inputs In many applications, shielded cables are used to minimize noise. Properly drive the shield for best CMRR performance over frequency. Figures 1 and 2 show active data guards that are configured to improve AC commonmode rejections. the capacitances of input cable shields are “bootstrapped” to minimize the capacitance mismatch between the inputs. collector current and base resistance of the input devices +VS + Input Gain Selection RG / 2 _ 100 CLC1200 CLCxxx + The impeadance between pins 1 and 8, RG, sets the gain of the CLC1201. Table 1 shows the required standard table values of RG for various calculated gains. For G = 1, RG = ∞. RG / 2 + - Input Caclulated Gain 0.1% RG (Ω) Calculated Gain 49.9k 1.990 49.3k 2.002 12.4k 4.984 12.4k 4.984 5.49k 9.998 5.49k 9.998 2.61k 19.93 2.61k 19.93 1.00k 50.40 1.01k 49.91 499 100.0 499 100.0 249 199.4 249 199.4 100 495.0 98.8 501.0 49.9 991.0 49.3 1,003.0 REF -V S Figure 1: Common-mode Shield Driver +VS + Input 1% RG (Ω) Output 100 _ + RG 100 + -V S - Input CLC1200 + Output REF -V S Figure 2: Differential Shield Driver Table 1: Recommended RG Values ©2011 CADEKA Microcircuits LLC www.cadeka.com 11 Rev 1C _ Comlinear CLC1201 Instrumentation Amplifier The CLC1201 is a monolithic instrumentation amplifier based on the classic three op amp solution, refer to the Functional Block Diagram on page 1. The CLC1201 produces a single-ended output reffered to the REF pin potential. ▪▪To maintain gain accuracy, use 0.1% to 1% resistors ▪▪To minimize gain error, avoid high parasitic resistance in Data Sheet Medical ECG The CLC1201 is especially suitable for higher resistance pressure sensors powered at lower voltages where small size and low power become more significant. The CLC1201 is perfect for ECG monitors because of its low current noise. A typical applicaiton is shown in Figure 4. The CLC1201’s low power, low supply voltage requirements, and space-saving 8-lead SOIC package offerings make it an excellent choice for battery-powered data recorders. Figure 3 shows a 3kΩ pressure transducer bridge powered from 5V. In such a circuit, the bridge consumes only 1.7mA. Adding the CLC1201 and a buffered voltage divider allows the signal to be conditioned for only 3.8mA of total supply current. Furthermore, the low bias currents and low current noise, coupled with the low voltage noise of the CLC1201, improve the dynamic range for better performance. Small size and low cost make the CLC1201 especially attractive for voltage output pressure transducers. Since it delivers low noise and drift, it will also serve applications such as diagnostic noninvasive blood pressure measurement. The value of capacitor C1 is chosen to maintain stability of the right leg drive loop. Proper safeguards, such as isolation, must be added to this circuit to protect the patient from possible harm. 5V 5V 3k 3k 5V 20k + G = 100 3k 3k Ref CLC1200 499 _ 10k + 0.1mA AGND CLCxxx _ Digital Data Output Rev 1C 20k 1.7mA IN 5V REF 1.3mA Figure 3: Pressure Monitoring Circuits Operating on a Single 5V Supply 3V R1 10k Patient Patient/Circuit Protection/Insulation C1 + R3 24.9k R2 24.9k R4 1M CLC1200 G=7 8.25k 0.03Hz High-Pass Filter _ _ Output 1V/mV G = 143 -3V CLCxxx + Figure 4: Typical Circuit for ECG Monitor Applications ©2011 CADEKA Microcircuits LLC Comlinear CLC1201 Instrumentation Amplifier Pressure Measurement Applications www.cadeka.com 12 Data Sheet Grounding Comlinear CLC1201 Instrumentation Amplifier The output voltage of the CLC1201 is developed with respect to the potential on the reference terminal (pin 8). Simply tie the REF pin to the appropriate “local ground” to resolve many grounding problems. To isolate low level analog signals from a noisy digital environment, many data-aquisistion components have separate analog and digital ground pins. Use separate ground lines (analog and digital) to minimize current flow from sensitive areas to system ground. These ground returns must be tied together at some point, usually best at the ADC. Layout Considerations General layout and supply bypassing play major roles in high frequency performance. CADEKA has evaluation boards to use as a guide for high frequency layout and as an aid in device testing and characterization. Follow the steps below as a basis for high frequency layout: Figure 5. CEB00x Schematic ▪▪Include 6.8µF and 0.1µF ceramic capacitors for power supply decoupling Rev 1C ▪▪Place the 6.8µF capacitor within 0.75 inches of the power pin ▪▪Place the 0.1µF capacitor within 0.1 inches of the power pin ▪▪Remove the ground plane under and around the part, especially near the input and output pins to reduce parasitic capacitance ▪▪Minimize all trace lengths to reduce series inductances Refer to the evaluation board layouts below for more information. Figure 6. CEB024 Top View Evaluation Board Information The following evaluation boards are available to aid in the testing and layout of these devices: Evaluation Board # CEB024 Products CLC1201 in SOIC-8 Evaluation Board Schematics Evaluation board schematics and layouts are shown in Figures 5-7. These evaluation boards are built for dualsupply operation. Follow these steps to use the board in a single-supply application: 1. Short -Vs to ground. 2. Use C3 and C4, if the -VS pin of the amplifier is not directly connected to the ground plane. ©2011 CADEKA Microcircuits LLC Figure 7. CEB024 Bottom View www.cadeka.com 13 Data Sheet Comlinear CLC1201 Instrumentation Amplifier Rev 1C ©2011 CADEKA Microcircuits LLC www.cadeka.com 14 Data Sheet Mechanical Dimensions SOIC-8 Package Comlinear CLC1201 Instrumentation Amplifier Rev 1C For additional information regarding our products, please visit CADEKA at: cadeka.com CADEKA Headquarters Loveland, Colorado T: 970.663.5452 T: 877.663.5452 (toll free) CADEKA, the CADEKA logo design, COMLINEAR, and the COMLINEAR logo design are trademarks or registered trademarks of CADEKA Microcircuits LLC. All other brand and product names may be trademarks of their respective companies. CADEKA reserves the right to make changes to any products and services herein at any time without notice. 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