CADEKA KH563AI

A m p l i fy t h e H u m a n E x p e r i e n c e
www.cadeka.com
KH563
Wideband, Low Distortion Driver Amplifier
Features
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General Description
150MHz bandwidth at +24dBm output
Low distortion
(2nd/3rd: -59/-62dBc @ 20MHz and 10dBm)
Output short circuit protection
User-definable output impedance, gain,
and compensation
Internal current limiting
With the output current internally limited to 250mA,
the KH563 is fully protected against shorts to ground
and can, with the addition of a series limiting resistor
at the output, withstand shorts to the ±15V supplies.
Applications
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Output amplification
Arbitrary waveform generation
ATE systems
Cable/line driving
Function generators
SAW drivers
Flash A/D driving and testing
Frequency Response vs. Output Power
16
Po = 10dBm
Vo = 2Vpp
14
Gain (dB)
I
Po = 24dBm
Vo = 10Vpp
12
Po = 27.5dBm
Vo = 15Vpp
10
Po = 18dBm
Vo = 5Vpp
8
6
0
40
80
120
160
200
Frequency (MHz)
V+
8
+
V-
18
-
5
10
15
20
The KH563 is a wideband DC coupled, amplifier that
combines high output drive and low distortion. At
an output of +24dBm (10Vpp into 50Ω), the -3dB
bandwidth is 150MHz. As illustrated in the table
below, distortion performance remains excellent
even when amplifying high-frequency signals to high
output power levels.
4
+VCC
19
Compensation
23
Vo
The KH563 has been designed for maximum flexibility
in a wide variety of demanding applications. The
two resistors comprising the feedback network set
both the gain and the output impedance, without
requiring the series backmatch resistor needed by most
op amps. This allows driving into a matched load
without dropping half the voltage swing through a
series matching resistor. External compensation allows
user adjustment of the frequency response. The
KH563 is specified for both maximally flat frequency
response and 0% pulse overshoot compensations.
The combination of wide bandwidth, high output
power, and low distortion, coupled with gain, output
impedance and frequency response flexibility, makes
the KH563 ideal for waveform generator applications.
Excellent stability driving capacitive loads yields
superior performance driving ADC’s, long transmission
lines, and SAW devices. A companion part, the
KH560, offers superior pulse fidelity for high accuracy
DC coupled applications.
The KH563 is constructed using thin film resistor/bipolar
transistor technology, and is available in the following
versions:
KH563AI
-25°C to +85°C
24-pin Ceramic DIP
Typical Distortion Performance
21
-VCC
Output
Power
10dBm
18dBm
24dBm
20MHz
2nd
3rd
50MHz
2nd
3rd
100MHz
2nd
3rd
-59
-52
-50
-52
-45
-36
-35
-30
-40
-62
-48
-41
-60
-46
-32
-49
-36
-30
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DATA SHEET
KH563
KH563 Electrical Characteristics (Av = +10V, VCC = ±15V, RL = 50Ω, Rf = 410Ω, Rg = 40Ω, Ro = 50Ω; unless specified)
NOTES TO THE ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The electrical characteristics shown here apply to the specific test conditions shown above (see also Figure 1 in
description of the operation). The KH563 provides an equivalent, non-zero, output impedance determined by the
external resistors. The signal gain to the load is therefore load dependent. The signal gain shown above (Av =
+10) is the no load gain. The actual gain to the matching 50Ω load used in these specifications is half of this (+5).
The KH563 requires an external compensation capacitor. Unless otherwise noted, this has been set to 10.5pF for
the frequency domain specifications (yielding a maximally flat frequency response) and 12.5pF for the time domain
specifications (yielding a 0% small signal pulse overshoot response).
PARAMETERS
CONDITIONS
Case Temperature
KH563AI
FREQUENCY DOMAIN RESPONSE (Max. Flat Compensation)
-3dB bandwidth
maximally flat compensation
Vo <2Vpp (+10dBm)
0% overshoot compensation
Vo <2Vpp (+10dBm)
large signal bandwidth
Vo <10Vpp (+24dBm)
(see Frequency Response vs. Output Power plot)
gain flatness
Vo <2Vpp (+10dBm)
peaking
0.1 -50MHz
peaking
>50MHz
rolloff
at 100MHz
group delay
to 100MHz
linear phase deviation
to 100MHz
return loss (see discussion of Rx)
to 100MHz
DISTORTION (Max. Flat Compensation)
2nd harmonic distortion
24dBm (10Vpp):
20MHz
50MHz
100MHz
18dBm (5Vpp):
20MHz
50MHz
100MHz
10dBm (2Vpp):
20MHz
50MHz
100MHz
3rd harmonic distortion
24dBm (10Vpp):
20MHz
50MHz
100MHz
18dBm (5Vpp):
20MHz
50MHz
100MHz
10dBm (2Vpp):
20MHz
50MHz
100MHz
2-tone 3rd order
intermod intercept2
20MHz
50MHz
100MHZ
TYP
MIN & MAX RATINGS
UNITS
SYM
>175
>170
>120
MHz
MHz
MHz
SSBW
<0.40
<0.75
<0.75
–
<1.2
<-11
<0.50
<1.00
<1.00
–
<1.7
<-11
dB
dB
dB
ns
°
dB
GFPL
GFPH
GFR
GD
LPD
RL
<-38
<-29
<-25
<-42
<-30
<-22
<-48
<-36
<-27
<-40
<-29
<-25
<-44
<-35
<-25
<-52
<-40
<-28
<-38
<-22
<-25
<-42
<-30
<-25
<-48
<-40
<-28
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
HD2HL
HD2HM
HD2HH
HD2ML
HD2MM
HD2MH
HD2LL
HD2LM
HD2LH
-41
-32
-30
-48
-46
-36
-62
-60
-49
<-34
<-26
<-24
<-40
<-37
<-30
<-54
<-49
<-45
<-34
<-26
<-24
<-44
<-37
<-30
<-57
<-52
<-45
<-30
<-21
<-24
<-44
<-35
<-30
<-57
<-49
<-45
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
HD3HL
HD3HM
HD3HH
HD3ML
HD3MM
HD3MH
HD3LL
HD3LM
HD3LH
38
35
29
>36
>32
>27
>36
>32
>27
>36
>32
>23
dBm
dBm
dBm
IM3L
IM3M
IM3H
+25°C
-25°C
+25°C
+85°C
215
210
150
>175
>170
>145
>185
>180
>135
0
0
0.1
2.9
0.6
-15
<0.50
<1.75
<1.00
–
<1.7
<-11
-50
-36
-40
-52
-45
-30
-59
-52
-35
FPBW
Min/max ratings are based on product characterization and simulation. Individual parameters are tested as noted. Outgoing quality levels are
determined from tested parameters.
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KH563
DATA SHEET
KH563 Electrical Characteristics (Av = +10V, VCC = ±15V, RL = 50Ω, Rf = 410Ω, Rg = 40Ω, Ro = 50Ω; unless specified)
PARAMETERS
CONDITIONS
Case Temperature
KH563AI
STATIC, DC PERFORMANCE
* input offset voltage
average temperature coefficient
* non-inverting bias current
average temperature coefficient
* inverting bias current
average temperature coefficient
* power supply rejection ratio (DC)
* supply current
MISCELLANEOUS PERFORMANCE
open loop current gain
average temperature coefficient
inverting input resistance
average temperature coefficient
non-inverting input resistance
non-inverting input capacitance
output voltage range
output current limit
MIN & MAX RATINGS
UNITS
SYM
+25°C
-25°C
+25°C
+85°C
1.5
2.4
7
1.5
3300
<2.0
<2.8
<12
<2.0
>3000
<1.9
<2.8
<12
<2.0
>2900
<2.0
<3.4
<15
<2.0
>2500
ns
ns
ns
%
V/µs
TRS
TRL
TS
SE
SR
5
0
<13
<5
<10
<3
<13
<5
%
%
OSMF
OSZO
>100KHz
>100KHz
>100KHz
>100KHz
1kHz to 200MHz
>100KHz
2.1
34
2.8
-159
35
15
<2.5
<40
<4.5
<-157
<45
<17
<2.5
<40
<4.5
<-157
<45
<17
<2.5
<45
<5.0
<-157
<45
<17
nV/√Hz
pA/√Hz
pA/√Hz
µV
dB
VN
ICN
NCN
SNF
INV
NF
no load
2.0
35
5.0
20
10.0
100
57
50
<14.0
<100
<35
<175
<50
<200
>54
<60
<5.0
–
<20
–
<30
–
>54
<60
<15.0
<100
<20
<100
<50
<200
>52
<65
mV
µV/°C
µA
nA/°C
µA
nA/°C
dB
mA
VIO
DVIO
IBN
DIBN
IBI
DIBI
PSRR
ICC
10.0
+0.02
14.0
+.02
700
2.7
±10.5
210
–
<+.03
–
<+.025
>200
<3.5
–
<250
–
–
–
–
>400
<3.5
>±10.0
<250
–
<+.02
–
<+.025
>400
<3.5
–
<250
mA/mA
%/°C
Ω
Ω/°C
KΩ
pF
V
mA
G
DG
RIN
DRIN
RNI
CNI
VO
OCL
TIME DOMAIN RESPONSE (0% Overshoot Compensation)
rise and fall time
2V step
10V step
settling time to 0.5% (time <1µs)
5V step
long term thermal tail (time >1µs)
5V step
slew rate
10Vpp, 175MHz
overshoot
2V step
maximally flat compensation
0% overshoot compensation
EQUIVALENT INPUT NOISE
voltage
inverting current
non-inverting current
noise floor
integrated noise
noise figure
TYP
(±2% tolerance)
(±5% tolerance)
to 100MHz
150mA load current
dBm/(1Hz)
Min/max ratings are based on product characterization and simulation. Individual parameters are tested as noted. Outgoing quality levels are
determined from tested parameters.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
VCC (reversed supplies will destroy part)
differential input voltage
common mode input voltage
junction temperature (see thermal model)
storage temperature
lead temperature (soldering 10s)
output current (internally limited)
Recommended Operating Conditions
±20V
±3V
±VCC
+175°C
-65°C to +150°C
+300°C
±250mA
VCC
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common mode input voltage
output impedance
gain range (no-load voltage gain)
case temperature: AI
±10V to ±15V
″ ±200mA
< ±(|VCC| -6)V
25Ω to 200Ω
+5 to +80
-25°C to +85°C
Notes
1) * AI: 100% tested at +25°C
AI: sample tested at +25°C
2) Test Tones are set ±100kHz of indicated frequency.
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DATA SHEET
KH563
KH563 Typical Performance Characteristics (TA = +25°C, Circuit in Figure 1; unless specified)
Frequency Response vs. Gain
Maximally Flat
0% Overshoot
0
10
-90
Gain
Phase
-180
8
-270
-360
6
0
50
100
150
200
Av = 10
Av = 5
Av = 15
Normalized Magnitude (1dB/div)
561 Plot1
16
Pi = -4dBm
6
50
100
150
200
250
Frequency Response vs. Power Supply
561 Plot3
Gain (dB)
RL = 75Ω
±VCC = 18
RL = 100Ω
12
±VCC = 15
10
±VCC = 12
±VCC = 10
8
Fixed gain and
compensated vs. load
Re-compensated at
each supply voltage
6
200
250
0
50
Frequency (MHz)
150
200
250
160
Ro = 50Ω
Ro = 75Ω
Ro = 100Ω
Response measured with matched load
Re-compensated at each Ro
50
100
150
200
Internal Current Gain and Phase
Gain (10dB/div)
Gain (0.1dB/div)
Phase
Gain
30
20
180
Phase
10
90
0
0
-90
-10
-20
Re-compensated
at each gain
0
50
-180
Phase consistant with current
polarity connection of Figure 3
-30
100
150
200
250
0
20
Frequency (MHz)
40
60
80
0
100
100
Two Tone, 3rd-Order Intermodulation
561 Plot7
-25
200
300
400
500
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency (MHz)
45
Phase (90°/div)
Av = 20
Phase (0.5°/div)
Av = 15
560 Plot6
Cx = 0
RL = 0
Gain
Av = 10
250
Frequency (MHz)
Po = 10dBm
Av = 5
200
561 Plot2
Ro = 25Ω
0
Gain Flatness/Deviation from Linear Phase
561 Plot5
Vo = 2Vpp
120
Pi = -4dBm
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency Response vs. Gain (Ro, RL = 561
75Ω) Plot4
Normalized Magnitude (1dB/div)
100
80
Frequency Response vs. Ro
Po = 10dBm
14
150
40
0
Frequency (MHz)
RL = 25Ω
RL = 50Ω
100
Po = 18dBm
Vo = 5Vpp
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency Response vs. RL
50
Po = 27.5dBm
Vo = 15Vpp
10
8
Frequency (MHz)
0
Po = 24dBm
Vo = 10Vpp
12
Av = 20
Re-compensated at
each gain (see text)
0
250
Po = 10dBm
Vo = 2Vpp
14
Normalized Magnitude (1dB/div)
12
Phase (degrees)
Gain (dB)
14
Frequency Response vs. Output Power
16
Po = 10dBm
Gain (dB)
Po = 10dBm
Normalized Magnitude (1dB/div)
Small Signal Gain and Phase
16
2nd Harmonic Distortion vs. Frequency
561 Plot8
-25
3rd Harmonic Distortion vs. Frequency
561 Plot9
35
Av = 15
Av = 20
-45
50MHz
20MHz
-55
10MHz
-65
25
Re-compensated
at each gain
40
60
80
Frequency Response Driving CL 561 Plot10
CL = 20pF
CL = 100pF
CL = 50pF
12
16
20
-30
4
24
8
-40
CL = 20pF
-50
-60
CL = 50pF
-70
200
250
10
20
30
Av = +5
Ro = 25
Vo = 2Vpp
40
50
70
100
16
20
24
-30
3rd Harmonic Distortion Driving CL561 Plot12
Av = +5
Ro = 25
Vo = 2Vpp
-40
-50
-60
CL = 50pF
CL = 100pF
CL = 20pF
-70
-80
10
20
30
40
50
70
100
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency (MHz)
561 Plot13
12
Output Power (dB)
2nd Harmonic Distortion Driving C561
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Plot11
-80
150
Frequency (MHz)
4
8
CL = 100pF
Re-compensated
at each CL
100
20MHz
10MHz
Compensation as shown in
Frequency Response plot
Distortion (5dBc/div)
Gain (1dB/div)
Av = +5
Ro = 25
Vo = 2Vpp
50
-55
Output Power (dB)
Frequency (MHz)
0
-45
-75
4
100
Distortion (5dBc/div)
20
100MHz
-65
-75
20
0
-35
Distortion (dBc)
Av = 10
30
100MHz
-35
Distortion (dBc)
Intercept (2.5dB/div)
50MHz
Av = 5
40
561 Plot14
561 Plot15
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KH563
DATA SHEET
KH563 Typical Performance Characteristics (TA = +25°C, Circuit in Figure 1; unless specified)
0.8
0% Overshoot
Compensation
0.4
0
-0.4
-0.8
-1.2
4
0
-2
-4
Settling Time into 50Ω Load
-4
Settling Time into 500Ω Load
561 Plot16
0.5
0
-0.5
-1.0
0.5
0
-0.5
-1.0
-1.5
-1.5
-2.0
-2.0
10-1
101
Reverse Transmission Gain & Phase561
(S12)Plot18
-20
Reverse Gain (dB)
1.0
Settling Error (%)
1.0
10-3
0
5V Output Step
1.5
-40
Gain
-60
-80
-100
10-9
10-7
10-5
Time (sec)
-45
-90
-135
10-3
10-1
101
0
50
Time (sec)
Settling Time into 50pF Load
561 Plot19
2.0
0
5V Output Step
Magnitude (dB)
0
-0.5
-1.0
150
200
250
0
Input Return Loss (S11)
561 Plot22
-10
-20
-15
-20
Ro = 40Ω
Rx = 10Ω
-25
-30
-35
-30
Magnitude
-40
-50
0
Phase
-45
-90
-135
-40
-1.5
-50
10-7
10-5
10-3
10-1
101
0
50
Time (sec)
561 Plot21
-1dB Compensation Point
22
33
21
Noise Figure (dBm)
Ro = 50Ω
Ro = 75Ω
29
28
27
26
Match Load
Re-compensated at each load
25
200
0
250
561 Plot24
40
60
80
Ro = 100Ω
19
Ro = 75Ω
18
Ro = 50Ω
17
16
15
14
Ro = 25Ω
561 Plot25
Non-inverting input impedance
matched to source impedance
10
15
20
Gain Error at Load (%)
3.6
3.4
3.2
3.0
2.8
2.6
2.4
Aperture set to 5%
of span (12.8MHz)
5
100
150
200
250
3
20
20
10
10
6
4
Non-Inverting Current 2.8pA/√Hz
2
Non-Inverting Voltage 2.1nV/√Hz
100
1k
Rf and Rg
tolerance = ±0.1%
0
561 Plot28
10k
100k
1M
10M
6
4
2
1
100M
PSRR
561 Plot27
100
80
2
1
40
Frequency (Hz)
-1
-2
-3
70
60
50
40
30
20
Rf and Rg
tolerance = ±1%
5
9
13
17
21
10
0
25
No Load Gain
Frequency (MHz)
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Inverting Current 34pA/√Hz
90
-5
50
60
40
30
Ro (nominal) = 50Ω
RL = 50Ω ± 0%
-4
2.0
0
25
Gain Error Band (Worst Case, DC)561 Plot26
4
3.8
2.2
100
No Load Gain
4.0
250
561 Plot23
1
5
Frequency (MHz)
Group Delay
200
60
20
100
150
Equivalent Input Noise
PSRR (dB)
20
100
Frequency (MHz)
12
0
50
100
13
24
-180
Noise Current (pA/√Hz)
32
30
150
Noise Figure
34
31
100
Frequency (MHz)
Noise Voltage (nV/√Hz)
10-9
Re-compensated
at each Rx
Re-compensated
at each Rx
-45
-2.0
Phase (degrees)
0.5
561 Plot20
Ro = 50Ω
Rx = 0Ω
-10
1.0
100
Frequency (MHz)
Output Return Loss (S22)
-5
1.5
0
Phase
-180
Magnitude (dB)
10-5
561 Plot17
2.0
1.5
10-7
Time (5ns/div)
Reverse Phase (degrees)
Settling Error (%)
0
-2
-6
5V Output Step
Settling Error (%)
2
Time (5ns/div)
2.0
-1dB Compensation (dBm)
4
-6
10-9
Maximally Flat
Compensation
6
0% Overshoot
Compensation
2
Time (2ns/div)
Group Delay (ns)
Uni-Polar Pulse Response
Maximally Flat
Compensation
6
Output Voltage (V)
1.2
Output Voltage (V)
Large Signal Pulse Response
Maximally Flat
Compensation
Output Voltage (V)
Small Signal Pulse Response
100
1k
10k
100k
1M
10M
100M
Frequency (Hz)
561 Plot29
561 Plot30
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DATA SHEET
KH563
SUMMARY DESIGN EQUATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
R f = (G + 1) Ro − A vRi
R − Ro
Rg = f
Av − 1
Cx =
1
Ro
− 0.08

2 
300 1 −

 Rg 
Rf – Feedback resistor
from output to inverting
input
Rg – Gain setting
resistor from inverting
input to ground
6.8m F
KH563 Description of Operation
Looking at the circuit of Figure 1 (the topology and
resistor values used in setting the data sheet specifications), the KH563 appears to bear a strong external
resemblance to a classical op amp. As shown in the
simplified block diagram of Figure 2, however, it differs in
several key areas. Principally, the error signal is a
current into the inverting input (current feedback) and the
forward gain from this current to the output is relatively
low, but very well controlled, current gain. The KH563
has been intentionally designed to have a low internal
gain and a current mode output in order that an equivalent
output impedance can be achieved without the series
matching resistor more commonly required of low output
impedance op amps. Many of the benefits of a high loop
gain have, however, been retained through a very careful
control of the KH563’s internal characteristics.
The feedback and gain setting resistors determine both
the output impedance and the gain. Rf predominately
sets the output impedance (Ro), while Rg predominately
determines the no load gain (Av). solving for the required
Rf and Rg, given a desired Ro and Av, yields the design
equations shown below. Conversely, given an Rf and Rg,
the performance equations show that both Rf and Rg play
a part in setting Ro and Av. Independent Ro and Av
adjustment would be possible if the inverting input impedance (Ri) were 0 but, with Ri = 14Ω as shown in the
specification listing, independent gain and output impedance setting is not directly possible.
+
.1m F
Cx
4
Vi
(Pi)
8
Rs
50W
18
19
10.5pF
+
KH563
-
Ro
23
Vo
(Po)
RL
50W
5,10,15,
20
21
Cx – External
compensation capacitor
from output to
pin 19 (in pF)
Where:
Ro – Desired equivalent output impedance
Av – Non-inverting input to output voltage
gain with no load
G – Internal current gain from inverting input
to output = 10 ±1%
Ri – Internal inverting input impedance = 14Ω ±%5
Rs – Non-inverting input termination resistor
RL – Load resistor
AL – Voltage gain from non-inverting input to
load resistor
6
+VCC (+15)
Rf
Resistor Values
shown result in:
410W
Rg
40W
Ro = 50W
.1m F
+
6.8m F
Av = +10
(no-load gain)
AL = +5 [14dB]
(gain to 50W load)
-VCC (-15)
Figure 1: Test Circuit
KH563 Fig 1
Design Equations
R f = (G + 1) Ro − A vRi
Rg =
R f − Ro
Av − 1
Where:

R 
R f + Ri  1 + f 
 Rg 
Ro =
R
G + 1+ i
Rg

Ri
 G−
R
Rf
A v = 1+ f 
R g  G + 1 + Ri

Rg







G ≡ forward current gain
(=10)
Ri ≡ inverting node input
resistance (=14Ω)
Ro ≡ desired output
impedance
Av ≡ desired noninverting voltage
gain with no load
Performance Equations
Simplified Circuit Description
Looking at the KH563’s simplified schematic in Figure 2,
the amplifier’s operation may be described. Going from
the non-inverting input at pin 8 to the inverting input at pin
18, transistors Q1 – Q4 act as an open loop unity gain
buffer forcing the inverting node voltage to follow the noninverting voltage input.
Transistors Q3 and Q4 also act as a low impedance (14Ω
looking into pin 18) path for the feedback error current.
This current, (ierr), flows through those transistors into a
very well defined current mirror having a gain of 10 from
this error current to the output. The current mirror outputs
act as the amplifier output.
The input stage bias currents are supply voltage independent. Since these set the bias level for the whole
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DATA SHEET
part, relatively constant performance over supply voltage
is achieved. A current sense in the error current leg of
the 10X current mirror feeds back to the bias current
setup providing a current shutdown feature when the
output current approaches 250mA.
+VCC
4
Current Limit
Ibias
Q1
Vi
19
Cx
ierr
-VCC
+VCC
8
Q4
Ibias
Current Limit
23
Ro
Vo
Rf
Rg
Q2
Io
5pF
5pF
Io
10X Current Mirror
21
-VCC
KH560 Fig 2
Figure 2: Simplified Circuit Diagram
Developing the Performance Equations
The KH563 is intended to provide both a controllable
voltage gain from input to output as well as a controllable
output impedance. It is best to treat these two operations
separately with no load in place. Then, with the no-load
gain and output impedance determined, the gain to the
load will simply be the no-load gain attenuated by the
voltage divider formed by the load and the equivalent
output impedance.
Figure 3 steps through the output impedance development using an equivalent model of Figure 2. Offering an
equivalent, non-zero, output impedance into a matched
load allows the KH563 to operate at lower internal voltage swings for a given desired swing at the load. This
allows higher voltage swings to be delivered at the load
for a given power supply voltage at lower distortion levels
than an equivalent op amp needing to generate twice the
voltage swing actually desired at the matched load. This
improved distortion is specified and tested over a wide
range as shown in the specification listing.
+
ierr
Ro
Ri
Gierr
VRg
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if = ierr +

R 
V−
= ierr 1 + i 
Rg
 Rg 


R 
Vo = ierr R f + Ri 1 + f  

 R g  
and
if
Rf

Ri  
1
+
 R 

g  

R 
Io = Gierr + if = ierr G + 1 + i 
R g 

then

R 
R f + Ri  1 + f 
 Rg 
V
Ro ≡ o =
R
Io
G + 1+ i
Rg
note that Ro =
Rf
G+1
Ri = 0
Figure 3: Output Impedance Derivation
Note that the Ro expression simplifies considerably if
Ri = 0. Also note that if the forward current gain were to
go to infinity, the output impedance would go to 0. This
would be the normal op amp topology with a very high
internal gain. The KH563 achieves a non-zero Ro by
setting the internal forward gain to be a low, well
controlled, value.
Developing the No-Load Gain Expression
Taking the output impedance expression as one constraint setting the external resistor values, we now need
to develop the no-load voltage gain expression from the
non-inverting input to the output as the other constraint.
Figure 4 shows the derivation of the no load gain.
+
Vi
X1
-
V − = ierr Ri and

Vo = V − + if R f = ierr Ri + R f

10X Current Mirror
Q3
Get both Vo and Io into terms of just the error current, ierr,
using:
X1
Vo
lo
ierr
Vo
Ri
Gierr
VRg
Rf
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recognize that [taking Vi positive]
Equivalent Model
Given that the physical feedback and gain setting
resistors have been determined in accordance with the
design equations shown above, an equivalent model may
be created for the gain to the load where the
amplifier block is taken as a standard op amp. Figure 5
shows this analysis model and the resulting gain
equation to the load.
Vo = V − + Gierr R f
solving for V − from two directions
V − = Vi − ierr Ri = (G + 1) ierr R g
solving for ierr from this
ierr =
Vi
(G + 1) Rg + Ri
Vi
+
then
Classical
op-amp
Vi Ri
V − = Vi −
(G + 1) Rg + Ri

GR f − Ri 
Vo = Vi 1 +

 (G + 1) R g + Ri 

Ri
 G−
V
R
Rf
A v ≡ o = 1+ f 
Vi
R g  G + 1 + Ri

Rg

Rf
Rg
Ri = 0
Rf - Ro
Vo  R f − Ro  RL
= 1+
Vi 
R g  RL + Ro






KH560 Fig 5
substituting in for R f and R g with their design
equation yields
Vo
RL
= Av
= AL (gain to load)
RL + Ro
Vi
 G 


 G + 1
Figure 5: Equivalent Model
Figure 4: Voltage Gain Derivation
Note again that if Ri = 0 this expression would simplify
considerably. Also, if G were very large the voltage gain
expression would reduce to the familiar non-inverting op
amp gain equation. These two performance equations,
shown below, provide a means to derive the design equations for Rf and Rg given a desired no load gain and output impedance.
Performance Equations

R 
R f + Ri  1 + f 
 Rg 
Ro =
R
G + 1+ i
Rg

Ri
 G−
Rf
R
A v = 1+ f 
R g  G + 1 + Ri

Rg

8
RL
Rg
Rf
out of the fraction
Rg
note that A v = 1 +
Vo
-
and, substituting for V − and ierr in the original Vo expression
pulling an
Ro
Design Equations
R f = (G + 1) Ro − A v Ri
Rg =






R f − Ro
Av − 1
This model is used to generate the DC error and noise
performance equations. As with any equivalent model,
the primary intent is to match the external terminal
characteristics recognizing that the model distorts the
internal currents and voltages. In this case, the model
would incorrectly predict the output pin voltage swing for
a given swing at the load. But it does provide a simplified
means of getting to the external terminal characteristics.
External Compensation Capacitor (Cx)
As shown in the test circuit of Figure 1, the KH563 requires
an external compensation capacitor from the output to
pin 19. The recommended values described here assume
that a maximally flat frequency response into a matched
load is desired. The required Cx varies widely with
the desired value of output impedance and to a lesser
degree on the desired gain. Note from Figure 2, the
simplified internal schematic, that the actual total
compensation (Ct) is the series combination of Cx and
the internal 10pF from pin 19 to the compensation nodes.
The total compensation (Ct) is developed in two steps as
shown below.
C1 =
Ct =
300  2.0 
pF intermediate equation
1−
Ro  R g 
C1
pF total compensation
1 + (0.02) C1
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DATA SHEET
Cx =
10 C t
10 − C t
or
Cx =
1
pF
Ro
− 0.08

2 
300 1 −

 Rg 
The plot in Figure 6 shows the required Cx vs. gain for
several desired output impedances using the equations
shown above. Note that for lower Ro’s, Cx can get very
large. But, since the total compensation is actually the
series combination of Cx and 10pF, going to very high
Cx’s is increasingly ineffective as the total compensation
is only slightly changed. This, in part, sets the lower
limits on allowable Ro.
Gain and Output Impedance Range
Figure 7 shows a plot of the recommended gain and
output impedances for the KH563. Operation outside of
this region is certainly possible with some degradation in
performance. Several factors contribute to set this range.
At very low output impedances, the required value of
feedback resistor becomes so low as to excessively load
the output causing a rapid degradation in distortion.
The maximum Ro was set somewhat arbitrarily at 200Ω.
This allows the KH563 to drive into a 2:1 step down
transformer matching to a 50Ω load. (This offers
some advantages from a distortion standpoint.
100
Low Rf or Rg Region
90
80
No Load Gain
With this total value derived, the required external Cx is
developed by backing out the effect of the internal 10pF.
This, and an expression for the external Cx without the
intermediate steps are shown below.
70
60
50
Recommended
Region
40
30
20
10
20
18
0
20
40
60
80 100 120 140 160 180 200
Output Impedance (Ω)
16
14
Cx (pF)
High Noise Region
0
Maximally Flat Response
into a Matched Load
KH560 Fig 7
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Figure 7: Recommended Gain and
Output Impedance Range
Ro = 50Ω
10
8
6
Ro = 75Ω
4
Ro = 100Ω
2
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
No Load Voltage Gain
KH560 Fig (C
6 )
Figure 6: External Compensation Capacitance
x
A 0% small signal overshoot response can be achieved
by increasing Cx slightly from the maximally flat value.
Note that this applies only for small signals due to slew
rate effects coming into play for large, fast edge rates.
Beyond the nominal compensation values developed
thus far, this external Cx provides a very flexible means
for tailoring the frequency response under a wide variety
of gain and loading conditions. It is oftentimes useful to
use a small adjustable cap in development to determine
a Cx suitable to the application, then fixing that value for
production. An excellent 5pF to 20pF trimmer cap for this
is a Sprague-Goodman part #GKX20000.
When the KH563 is used to drive a capacitive load, such
as an ADC or SAW device, the load will act to compensate the response along with Cx. Generally, considerably
lower Cx values are required than the earlier development would indicate. This is advantageous in that a low
Ro would be desired to drive a capacitive load which,
without the compensating effect of load itself, would
otherwise require very large Cx values.
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For a given Ro, the minimum gain shown in Figure 7 has
been set to keep the equivalent input noise voltage less
than 4nV/√Hz. Generally, the equivalent input noise voltage decreases with higher signal gains. The high gain
limit has been set by targeting a minimum Rg of 10Ω or a
minimum Rf of 100Ω.
Amplifier Configurations
The KH563 is intended for a fixed, non-inverting, gain
configuration as shown in Figure 1. The KH560 offers the
better pulse fidelity with its improved thermal tail in the
pulse response (vs. the KH563). Due to its low
internal forward gain, the inverting node does not present
a low impedance, or virtual ground, node. Hence, in an
inverting configuration, the signal’s source impedance
will see a finite load whose value depends on the output
loading. Inverting mode operation can be best achieved
using a wideband, unity gain buffer with low output
impedance, to isolate the source from this varying load.
A DC level can, however, be summed into the inverting
node to offset the output either for offset correction
or signal conditioning.
Accuracy Calculations
Several factors contribute to limit the achievable KH563
accuracy. These include the DC errors, noise effects, and
the impact internal amplifier characteristics have on the
signal gain. Both the output DC error and noise model
may be developed using the equivalent model of Figure
5. Generally, non-inverting input errors show up at the
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output with the same gain as the input signal, while the
inverting current errors have a gain of simply (Rf - Ro) to
the output voltage (neglecting the Ro to RL attenuation).
Output DC Offset:
The DC error terms shown in the specification listing
along with the model of Figure 5 may be used to estimate
the output DC offset voltage and drift. Each term shown
in the specification listing can be of either polarity. While
the equations shown below are for output offset voltage,
the same equation may be used for the drift with each
term replaced by its temperature drift value shown in the
specification listing.
 R − Ro 
Vos = (Ibn ⋅ R s ± Vio ) ⋅ 1 + f
± Ibi (R f − Ro )
R g 

where: Ibn ≡ non − inverting bias current
Ibi ≡ inverting bias current
Vio ≡ input offset voltage
An example calculation for the circuit in Figure 1 using
typical 25°C DC error terms and Rs = 25Ω, RL = 50Ω
yields:
[
]
Vo = (5µA ⋅ 25Ω ± 2.0mV) 10 ± 10µA (360Ω) L
1/ 2 = ±12.4mV
DC
↑
attentuation between Ro and RL
Recall that the source impedance, Rs, includes both the
terminating and signal source impedance and that the
actual DC level to the load includes the voltage divider
between Ro and RL. Also note that for the KH563, as well
as for all current feedback amplifiers, the non-inverting
and inverting bias currents do not track each other in
either magnitude or polarity. Hence, there is no meaning
in an offset current specification, and source impedance
matching to cancel bias currents is ineffective.
Noise Analysis:
Although the DC error terms are in fact random, the calculation shown above assumes they are all additive in a
worst case sense. The effect of all the various noise
sources are combined as a root sum of squared terms to
get an overall expression for the spot noise voltage. The
circuit of Figure 8 shows the equivalent circuit with all the
various noise voltages and currents included along with
their gains to the output.
Rs
√4kTRs
e*ni
* ini
*
+
Classical
op-amp
-
* ii
√4kT
Rg *
Rg
Rf - Ro
eo
Ro
√4kT(Rf - Ro)
*
where:
KH560 FigGain
8
eni – non-inverting input voltage noise
ini – non-inverting input current noise
ii – inverting input current noise
to eo
Av
AvRs
Rf - Ro
4kTRs − source resis tan ce voltage
noise
Av
4kT / R g − gain settling resistor
noise current
Rf - Ro
4kT(R f − Ro ) − feedback resistor
voltage noise
1
4kTRo − output resistor voltage noise
1
Figure 8: Equivalent Noise Model
To get an expression for the equivalent output noise voltage, each of these noise voltage and current terms must
be taken to the output through their appropriate gains
and combined as the root sum of squares.
eo =
(e
ni
2
)
+ (iniR s ) + 4kTRs A v 2 + ii2 (R f − Ro ) L
2
2
+ 4kT (R f − Ro ) A v + 4kTRo
Where the 4kT(Rf - Ro) Av term is the combined noise
power of Rg and Rf - Ro.
It is often more useful to show the noise as an equivalent
input spot noise voltage where every term shown above
is reflected to the input. This allows a direct measure of
the input signal to noise ratio. This is done by dividing
every term inside the radical by the signal voltage gain
squared. This, and an example calculation for the circuit
of Figure 1, are shown below. Note that RL may be
neglected in this calculation.
en =
eni2 + (iniR s ) + 4kTRs +
2
ii2 (R f − Ro )
Av2
4kT (R f − Ro )
Av
10
*
√4kTRVo
+
2
+L
4kTRo
Av2
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For the circuit of Figure 1, the equivalent input noise
voltage may be calculated using the data sheet spot
noises and Rs = 25Ω, RL = ∞. Recall that 4kT = 16E-21J.
All terms cast as (nV/√Hz)2
en =
Vi
+
Rs
KH563
current gain G
inverting input Ri
Rf
Rg
Vo
RR
o L= R'o - Rx
With:
Ro = KH563 output impedance
and Ro + Rx = RL generally
Increases AL
Decreases AL
lncreases AL
Decreases AL
Applications Suggestions
Driving a Capacitive Load:
The KH563 is particularly suitable for driving a capacitive
load. Unlike a classical op amp (with an inductive output
impedance), the KH563’s output impedance, while
starting out real at the programmed value, goes somewhat capacitive at higher frequencies. This yields a very
stable performance driving a capacitive load. The overall
response is limited by the (1/RC) bandwidth set by the
KH563’s output impedance and the load capacitance. It
is therefore advantageous to set a low Ro with the
constraint that extremely low Rf values will degrade the
distortion performance. Ro = 25Ω was selected for the
data sheet plots. Note from distortion plots into a
capacitive load that the KH563 achieves better than
60dBc THD (10-bits) driving 2Vpp into a 50pF load
through 30MHz.
Improving the Output Impedance Match
vs. Frequency - Using Rx:
Using the loop gain to provide a non-zero output
impedance provides a very good impedance match at
low frequencies. As shown on the Output Return Loss
plot, however, this match degrades at higher frequencies.
Adding a small external resistor in series with the output,
Rx, as part of the output impedance (and adjusting the
programmed Ro accordingly) provides a much better
match over frequency. Figure 9 shows this approach.
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Rx
Rf
Rg
Gain Accuracy (DC):
A classical op amp’s gain accuracy is principally set by
the accuracy of the external resistors. The KH563
also depends on the internal characteristics of the
forward current gain and inverting input impedance. The
performance equations for Av and Ro along with the
Thevinin model of Figure 5 are the most direct way of
assessing the absolute gain accuracy. Note that internal
temperature drifts will decrease the absolute gain
slightly as the part warms up. Also note that the parameter tolerances affect both the signal gain and output
impedance. The gain tolerance to the load must include
both of these effects as well as any variation in the load.
The impact of each parameter shown in the performance
equations on the gain to the load (AL) is shown below.
Increasing
Increasing
Increasing
Increasing
R'o = Rx + Ro
-
(2.1)2 + (.07)2 + (.632)2 + (1.22)2 + (.759)2 + (.089)2
= 2.62nV/ Hz
Cx
Case Temperature
Tc
Figure 9: Improving Output
Impedance
Match
vs. Frequency
θca Case to Ambient
20∞C/W
200∞C/W
Termal Impedance
T
T
j(t)
j(q)
Increasing Rx will decrease the achievableTAvoltage swing
at the
Rx should
Pt load. A minimum
Pq
Pcircuit be used consistent
Ambient in the
with the desired output match. As discussed
Temperature
thermal analysis discussion, Rx is also very useful in
limiting the internal power under an output shorted
condition.
KH563 Fig 9
Interpreting the Slew Rate:
The slew rate shown in the data sheet applies to the voltage swing at the load for the circuit of Figure 1. Twice this
value would be required of a low output impedance
amplifier using an external matching resistor to achieve
the same slew rate at the load.
Layout Suggestions:
The fastest fine scale pulse response settling requires
careful attention to the power supply decoupling.
Generally, the larger electrolytic capacitor ground
connections should be as near the load ground (or cable
shield connection) as is reasonable, while the higher
frequency ceramic de-coupling caps should be as near
the KH563’s supply pins as possible to a low inductance
ground plane.
Evaluation Boards:
An evaluation board (showing a good high frequency layout) for the KH563 is available. This board may be
ordered as part #730019.
Thermal Analysis and Protection
A thermal analysis of a chip and wire hybrid is
directed at determining the maximum junction
temperature of all the internal transistors. From the total
internal power dissipation, a case temperature may be
developed using the ambient temperature and the case
to ambient thermal impedance. Then, each of the
dominant power dissipating paths are considered to
determine which has the maximum rise above case
temperature.
The thermal model and analysis steps are shown below.
As is typical, the model is cast as an electrical model
where the temperatures are voltages, the power dissipators are current sources, and the thermal impedances
are resistances. Refer to the summary design equations
and Figure 1 for a description of terms.
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RL
-
Ro = R'o - Rx
Rf
DATA SHEET
With:
Rg
Case Temperature
Tc
20°C/W
200°C/W
Tj(t)
Tj(q)
Pt
Pq
θca
Case to Ambient
Termal Impedance
TA
Pcircuit
Ambient
Temperature
Figure 10: Thermal Model
Io = Vo /R eq total output current
with R eq = RL
It =
KH560 Fig 9
2
R A 
 f L  total load
 AL − 1 
( )
(
)
Pq = 0.1 ⋅ It ⋅ VCC − Vo − 0.7 − 15.3Ω ⋅ It
power in hottest internal junction
prior to output stage
(
)
)
Pcircuit = 1.3 ⋅ VCC ⋅ 2 ⋅ It − Io + 19.2mA − Pt − Pq
power in remainder of circuit [note VCC = | − VCC|]
Note that the Pt and Pq equations are written for positive
Vo. Absolute values of -VCC, Vo, and Io, should be used
for a negative going Vo. since we are only interested in
delta V’s. For bipolar swings, the two powers for each
output polarity are developed as shown above then
ratioed by the duty cycle. Having the total internal power,
as well as its component parts, the maximum junction
temperature may be computed as follows.
Tc = TA + (Pq + PT + Pcircult) • θca Case Temperature
θca = 35°C/W for the KH563 with no heatsink in still air
Tj(t) = Tc + Pt • 20°C/W
output transistor junction temperature
Tj(q) = Tc + Pq • 200°C/W
hottest internal junction temperature
The Limiting Factor for Output Power is Maximum
Junction Temperature
Reducing θca through either heatsinking and/or
airflow can greatly reduce the junction temperatures.
One effective means of heatsinking the KH563 is to use
a thermally conductive pad under the part from the package bottom to a top surface ground plane on the component side. Tests have shown a θca of 24°C in still air using
a “Sil Pad” available from Bergquist (800-347-4572).
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 410Ω ⋅ 5 

 = 45.6Ω
 5 −1 
R eq = 50Ω
(
)
Io = 2.5V/ 45.6Ω = 54.9mA
1
2

 54.9mA +

(54.9mA ) + (.06 )
2
2
 = 68.1mA

PT = 68.1mA 15 − 2.5 − 0.7 − 15.3Ω ⋅ 68.1mA  = 733mW
total power in both sides of the output stage
e
Pt = I t ⋅ VCC − 1.4 − 17.3Ω ⋅ It output stage power
(
As an example of calculating the maximum internal junction temperatures, consider the circuit of Figure 1 driving
±2.5V, 50% duty cycle, square wave into a 50Ω load.
IT =

2
2
 Io + Io + .06 


total internal output stage current
1
KH563
Ro = KH560 output impedance
and Ro + Rx = RL generally
Pq = 0.1 ⋅ 68.1mA 15 − 1.4 − 17.3Ω ⋅ 68.1mA  = 84.5mW
total power in both sides of hottest junctions
prrior to output stage
( )
Pcircuit = 1.3 ⋅ 15 ⋅ 2 ⋅ 68.1mA − 54.9mA + 19.2mA 
− 733mW − 169mW = 1.058W
power in the remainder of circuit
With these powers and TA = 25°C and θ ca = 35°C/W
(
)
Tc = 25°C + .733 + .169 + 1.058 ⋅ 35 = 94°C
case temperature
From this, the hottest internal junctions may be found as
1 .733 ⋅ 20 = 101°C output stage
()
)
2(
Tj ( q) = 94°C + 1 (.0845 ) ⋅ 200 = 102°C
2
Tj t = 94°C +
hottest internal junction
Note that 1/2 of the total PT and Pa powers were used
here since the 50% duty cycle output splits the power
evenly between the two halves of the circuit whereas the
total powers were used to get case temperature.
Even with the output current internally limited to 250mA,
the KH563’s short circuiting capability is principally a
thermal issue. Generally, the KH563 can survive short
duration shorts to ground without any special effort. For
protection against shorts to the ±15 volt supply voltages,
it is very useful to reduce some of the voltage across the
output stage transistors by using some external output
resistance, Rx, as shown in Figure 9.
Evaluation Board
An evaluation board (part number 730019) for the KH563
is available.
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KH563
KH563 Package Dimensions
24-Pin 0.6" Side-Brazed Ceramic DIP
C
b1
Pin #1
Index
Q
A
L
b
E1
E
e
D1
A1
D
Symbol
Inches
Minimun
A
Maximum
Milimeters
Minimum
0.225
Maximum
5.72
A1
0.139
0.192
3.53
4.88
b
0.014
0.026
0.36
0.66
b1
0.050 BSC
1.27 BSC
c
0.008
0.018
0.20
0.46
D
1.190
1.290
30.23
32.77
D1
1.095
1.105
27.81
28.07
E
0.500
0.610
12.70
15.49
E1
0.600 BSC
15.24 BSC
e
0.100 BSC
2.54 BSC
L
Q
0.165 BSC
0.015
0.075
NOTES:
Seal: seam weld (AM, AK), epoxy (AI)
Lead finish: gold finish
Package composition:
Package: ceramic
Lid: kovar/nickel (AM, AK), ceramic (AI)
Leadframe: alloy 42
Die attach: epoxy
4.19 BSC
0.38
1.91
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Life Support Policy
Cadeka’s products are not authorized for use as critical components in life support devices or systems without the express written approval of the president of Cadeka Microcircuits, Inc.
As used herein:
1. Life support devices or systems are devices or systems which, a) are intended for surgical implant into the body, or b) support or sustain life, and whose failure to perform, when properly used
in accordance with instructions for use provided in the labeling, can be reasonably expected to result in a significant injury to the user.
2. A critical component is any component of a life support device or system whose failure to perform can be reasonably expected to cause the failure of the life support device or system, or to affect
its safety or effectiveness.
Cadeka does not assume any responsibility for use of any circuitry described, and Cadeka reserves the right at any time without notice to change said circuitry and specifications.
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