CIRRUS PA78

PA78
PA78
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Power Operational Amplifier
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The PA78 is a high voltage, high speed, low idle current op-amp capable of delivering up to 200mA peak
output current. Due to the dynamic biasing of the input
stage, it can achieve slew rates over 350V/µs, while
only consuming less than 1mA of idle current. External
phase compensation allows great flexibility for the user
to optimize bandwidth and stability.
The output stage is protected with user selected current limit resistor. For the selection of this current limiting resistor, pay close attention to the SOA curves for
each package type. Proper heatsinking is required for
maximum reliability.
♦ A Unique (Patent Pending) Technique for Very
Low Quiescent Current
♦ Over 350 V/µs Slew Rate
♦ Wide Supply Voltage
♦ Single Supply: 20V To 350V
♦ Split Supplies: ± 10V To ± 175V
♦ Output Current – 150mA Cont.; 200mA Pk
♦ Up to 23 Watt Dissipation Capability
♦ Over 200 kHz Power Bandwidth
APPLICATIONS
♦ Piezoelectric Positioning and Actuation
♦ Electrostatic Deflection
♦ Deformable Mirror Actuators
♦ Chemical and Biological Stimulators
BLOCK DIAGRAM
ACTIVE LOAD
VOUT+
BUFFER
V+
V–
CLASS AB INPUT STAGE
ACTIVE LOAD
VOUT–
CURRENT
LIMIT
20–Pin PSOP
PACKAGE STYLE DK
PA78U
http://www.cirrus.com
VOUT
12–Pin SIP
PACKAGE STYLE EU
LEAD FORM EW
Copyright © Cirrus Logic, Inc. 2009
(All Rights Reserved)
JUL 20091
APEX − PA78UREVB
PA78
P r o d u c t I n n o v a t i o nF r o m
Characteristics and Specifications
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Max
Units
SUPPLY VOLTAGE, +VS to −VS
Parameter
Symbol
Min
350
V
OUTPUT CURRENT, peak (200ms), within SOA
200
mA
POWER DISSIPATION, internal, DC
DK Pkg.
14
W
POWER DISSIPATION, internal, DC
EU Pkg.
23
W
INPUT VOLTAGE, differential
−15
16
V
INPUT VOLTAGE, common mode
−VS
+VS
V
260
°C
TEMPERATURE, pin solder, 10s
EU Pkg.
TEMPERATURE, junction
(Note 2)
150
°C
TEMPERATURE RANGE, storage
−55
125
°C
OPERATING TEMPERATURE, case
−40
125
°C
Specifications
Parameter
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
-25
8
25
mV
8
40
INPUT
OFFSET VOLTAGE
EU Pkg.
OFFSET VOLTAGE
DK Pkg.
OFFSET VOLTAGE vs. temperature
-40
0 to 125°C (Case Temperature)
-63
OFFSET VOLTAGE vs. supply
mV
µV/°C
32
µV/V
BIAS CURRENT, initial
8.5
200
pA
OFFSET CURRENT, initial
12
400
pA
INPUT RESISTANCE, DC
10
Ω
8
COMMON MODE VOLTAGE RANGE, pos.
+VS - 2
V
COMMON MODE VOLTAGE RANGE, neg.
-VS + 5.5
V
COMMON MODE REJECTION, DC
NOISE
90
700KHz
NOISE, VO NOISE
118
dB
418
µV RMS
500
nV/√Hz
120
dB
GAIN
OPEN LOOP @ 1Hz
89
GAIN BANDWIDTH PRODUCT @ 1MHz
PHASE MARGIN
1
Full temperature range
50
MHz
º
OUTPUT
VOLTAGE SWING
IO = 10mA
|VS| - 2
VOLTAGE SWING
IO = 100mA
|VS| - 8.6
VOLTAGE SWING
IO = 150mA
|VS| - 10
V
350
V/µS
1
µS
CURRENT, continuous, DC
150
SLEW RATE
Package Tab connected to GND
SETTLING TIME, to 0.1%
2V Step
100
V
|VS| - 12
V
mA
POWER BANDWIDTH, 300VP-P
+VS = 160V, −VS = -160V
200
kHz
OUTPUT RESISTANCE, No load
RCL = 6.2Ω
44
Ω
2
PA78U
PA78
P r o d u c t I n n o v a t i o nF r o m
Parameter
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
±10
±150
±175
V
0.2
0.7
2.5
mA
POWER SUPPLY
VOLTAGE
CURRENT, quiescent
(Note 5) ±150V Supply
THERMAL
RESISTANCE, DC, junction to case
(PA78EU)
Full temperature range
5.5
ºC/W
RESISTANCE, DC, junction to air
(PA78EU)
Full temperature range
12.21
ºC/W
RESISTANCE, DC, junction to case
(PA78DK)
Full temperature range
8.3
RESISTANCE, DC, junction to air
Full temperature range
(PA78DK)
(Note 6)
25
ºC/W
RESISTANCE, DC, junction to air
Full temperature range
(PA78DK)
(Note 7)
19.1
ºC/W
TEMPERATURE RANGE, case
9.1
-40
ºC/W
125
ºC
NOTES: 1. Unless otherwise noted: TC = 25°C, DC input specifications are ± value given, power supply voltage
is typical rating.
2. Long term operation at the maximum junction temperature will result in reduced product life. Derate
power dissipation to achieve high MTTF.
3. +VS and –VS denote the positive and negative supply voltages of the output stage.
4. Rating applies if output current alternates between both output transistors at a rate faster than 60Hz.
5. Supply current increases with signal frequency. See graph on page 4.
6. Rating applies when the heatslug of the DK package is soldered to a minimum of 1 square inch foil
area of a printed circuit board.
7. Rating applies with the JEDEC conditions outlined in the Heatsinksing section of this datasheet.
EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS
DK Package
-IN
+IN
CR–
CR+
CC+
1
–
+
20
PA78DK
20 PIN PSOP
-VS
CC–
VOUT
IL
+VS
EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS
EU Package
PA78EU
12-pin SIP
_VS
ILIM VOUT CC1
2
3
RLIM
TO LOAD
10
PA78U
4
33pF
RF
-VS
-IN
5
6
+IN CR+
7
8
CR- CC+ +VS
9
10
RC+ CC+
CC-
11
12 +VS
RC-
RIN
11
3
PA78
P r o d u c t I n n o v a t i o nF r o m
Typical AppLICATION Circuit
+335V
The PA78 is ideally suited for driving continuous drop ink
jet printers, in both piezo actuation and deflection applications. The high voltage of the amplifier creates an electrostatic field on the deflection plates to control the position of
the ink droplets. The rate at which droplets can be printed
is directly related to the rate at which the amplifier can drive
the plate to a different electrostatic field strength.
CC
0-5V
DAC
RC
-15V
200
150
100
50
0
1
NO COMPENSATION
100
10
FREQUENCY, (KHz)
VOLTAGE DROP FROM SUPPLY (V)
POWER SUPPLY REJECTION (dB)
POWER SUPPLY REJECTION
100
-VS
80
60
+VS
40
20
0
100
1K
FREQUENCY, (Hz)
80
60
+VS
40
20
–VS
10K
50
RESISTOR VALUE (Ω)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE SWING
10
8
6
+VS SIDE DROP
4
2
0
0
50
100
150
200
PEAK TO PEAK LOAD CURRENT (mA)
PA78DK SOA
1
PULSE CURVES
@ 10% DUTY CYCLE MAX
20
PA
78
15
PA
EU
78
DK
10
5
0
0
25
50
75
100 125
CASE TEMPERATURE, TC (°C)
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
1
10
100
1K
10K 100K
FREQUENCY (Hz)
PA78EU SOA
PULSE CURVES
@ 10% DUTY CYCLE MAX
S
°C
0m
25
S
20
=
0m T C 5°C
30 C,
8
=
D
C
,T
C
D
0.1
POWER DERATING
25
COMMON MODE REJECTION
-VS SIDE DROP
0.01
10
100
1000
SUPPLY TO OUTPUT DIFFERENTIAL, VS - VO (V)
4
100
12
S
C
0m
S 25°
20
0m =
°C
C
30
85
,T
C T C=
,
C
D
0.1
100
D
CURRENT, AMPS (A)
1
120
0
0
1000
INTERNAL POWER DISSIPATION, P (W)
GAIN = -100
CURRENT, AMPS (A)
250
140
COMMON MODE REJECTION (dB)
GAIN = -50
300
DEFLECTION
PLATE
INK
DROPLETS
CC
CURRENT LIMIT
160
CURRENT LIMIT, ILIM (mA)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE, (V)
POWER RESPONSE
RCL
1.6K
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE GRAPHS
350
100K
RC
0.01
10
100
1000
SUPPLY TO OUTPUT DIFFERENTIAL, VS - VO (V)
PA78U
PA78
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SMALL SIGNAL OPEN LOOP GAIN
100
RC = OPEN, CC = 0pF
RC = 3.3K, CC = 1pF
RC = 3.3K, CC = 2.2pF
60
RC = 3.3K, CC = 5pF
40
CS = 68pF
PIN = -40dBm
RBIAS = OPEN
RS = 48.7Ω
VS = ±50V
20
0
-20
1
RC = 3.3K, CC = 10pF
RC = 3.3K, CC = 22pF
10
100
FREQUENCY, KHz
SMALL SIGNAL OPEN LOOP PHASE, VO = 250mVP-P
180
RC = 3.3K, CC = 22pF
150
RC = 3.3K, CC = 10pF
120
PHASE, °
1000
60
0 CS = 68pF
-30 PIN = -40dBm
= OPEN
R
-60 RBIAS
= 48.7Ω
S
-90
1
RC = 3.3K, CC = 5pF
RC = 3.3K, CC = 2.2pF
RC = 3.3K, CC = 1pF
RC = OPEN, CC = 0pF
10
100
FREQUENCY, KHz
1000
GAIN vs. INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL LEVEL
45
30
CS = 68pF
0 PIN = -40dBm
-30 RBIAS = 100K
R = 48.7Ω
-60 V S = ±50V
S
-90
1
RC = 3.3K, CC = 5pF
RC = 3.3K, CC = 2.2pF
RC = 3.3K, CC = 1pF
RC = OPEN, CC = 0pF
10
100
FREQUENCY, KHz
15
A V = +51
RBIAS = 100K
RC = OPEN
RF = 75K
RG = 1.5K
RL = 50K
VS = ±50V
5
-5
-15
10
5 VP-P
SMALL SIGNAL GAIN vs. COMPENSATION, VO = 5VP-P
CC = 0pF
50 VP-P
100
1K
FREQUENCY, KHz
-35
10K
35
-5
-15
-25
A V = +26
RBIAS = 100K
RC = 3.3K
RF = 35.7K
RG = 1.5K
RL = 50K
VS = ±50V
-35
10
PA78U
CC = 5pF
CC = 10pF
CC = 22pF
100
1K
FREQUENCY, KHz
10K
LARGE SIGNAL GAIN vs. COMPENSATION, VO = 50VP-P
CC = 0pF
15
CC = 1pF
GAIN,dB
5
10
CC = 2.2pF
25
25
15
A V = +26
RBIAS = 100K
RF = 35.7K
RG = 1.5K
RL = 50K
VS = ±50V
-5
-25
CC = 0pF
35
CC = 1pF
5
-15
SMALL SIGNAL GAIN vs. COMPENSATION, VO = 500mVP-P
45
1000
15
500 mVP-P
GAIN,dB
GAIN, dB
60
25
25
GAIN,dB
RC = 3.3K, CC = 10pF
90
35
35
-25
RC = 3.3K, CC = 22pF
150
120
90
30
SMALL SIGNAL OPEN LOOP PHASE
180
PHASE, °
GAIN, Db
80
CC = 2.2pF
CC = 5pF
-25
CC = 22pF
100
1K
FREQUENCY, KHz
-5
-15
CC = 10pF
10K
CC = 1pF
5
-35
10
A V = +26
RBIAS = 100K
RF = 35.7K
RG = 1.5K
RL = 50K
VS = ±50V
CC = 2.2pF
CC = 5pF
CC = 10pF
CC = 22pF
100
1K
FREQUENCY, KHz
10K
5
PA78
SR+
SR, V/µs
600
A V = +101
CL = 8pF
RF = 25K
RG = 250Ω
RL = 50K
VS = ±150V
400
200
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
PEAK-TO-PEAK INPUT VOLTAGE
14
SR+/SR- (25% -75%)
1000
OUTPUT VOLTAGE, V
SRSR, V/µs
600
A V = +51
CL = 8pF
RF = 75K
RG = 1.5K
RL = 50K
VS = ±150V
400
200
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
PEAK-TO-PEAK INPUT VOLTAGE
14
SR+/SR- (25% - 75%)
1000
A V = +26
C = 8pF
800 RL = 35.6K
F
RG = 1.5K
R
= 50K
600
L
VS = ±150V
SR, V/µs
SR+
SR-
-2
0
2
4
TIME, µs
6
8
10
TRANSIENT RESPONSE
1.5
A V = +26
CC = 2.2pF 1
CL = 8pF
RC = 3.3K 0.5
RF = 35.7K
RG = 1.5K 0
RL = 50K
2VP-P
20
input2
10
-1.2
12
0
-10
-0.5
-20
-1
-2
0
2
4
TIME, µs
6
8
-1.5
12
10
TRANSIENT RESPONSE
10VP-P
input10
50
8
A V = +26
CC = 2.2pF
CL = 8pF
RC = 3.3K
RF = 35.7K
RG = 1.5K
RL = 50K
0
6
4
2
0
-2
-50
-4
2
4
6
8
10
12
PEAK-TO-PEAK INPUT VOLTAGE
14
16
RISE AND FALL TIME (10% - 90%)
0.6
TF
0.4
A V = +51
CL = 8pF
RF = 75K
RG = 1.5K
RL = 50K
VS = ±150V
TR
2
4
6
8
10
12
PEAK-TO-PEAK INPUT VOLTAGE
-2
0
2
4
6
TIME, µs
8
10
-8
12
PULSE RESPONSE vs. CC AND RC
0.2
0
-150
-4
-6
14
16
150
Out - 0pF
120 input
90
60
Out - 1pF & 3.3K
30
0
-30
-60
Out - 5pF & 3.3K
-90
-120
-150
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
4
TIME, µs
A V = +51
CC = 68pF
CL = 330pF
RC = 48Ω
RF = 75K
RG = 1.5K
RL = OPEN
VS = ±150V
5
6
7
3.0
2.4
1.8
1.2
0.6
0
-0.6
-1.2
-1.8
-2.4
-3.0
INPUT VOLTAGE, V
0
0.8
Time, µs
-0.8
-100
1
6
-10
150
200
0
-0.4
100
400
0
-5
-30
-4
16
OUTPUT VOLTAGE, V
0
input1
0
30
SR+
800
5
-15
-4
16
1VP-P
OUTPUT VOLTAGE, V
0
10
1.2
A V = +26
CC = 2.2pF 0.8
CL = 8pF
RC = 3.3K 0.4
RF = 35.7K
RG = 1.5K 0
RL = 50K
INPUT VOLTAGE, V
OUTPUT VOLTAGE, V
SR-
800
TRANSIENT RESPONSE
15
INPUT VOLTAGE, V
SR+/SR- (25% - 75%)
1000
INPUT VOLTAGE, V
P r o d u c t I n n o v a t i o nF r o m
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PA78
P r o d u c t I n n o v a t i o nF r o m
PULSE RESPONSE vs. CAP LOAD
300pf, 3VP-P
200pf, 3VP-P
100pf, 3VP-P
0.1
0.05
A V = -50
RF = 75K
RG = 1.5K
RL = 50K
VS = ±150V
4
6
8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30
TIME, µs
-0.05
-1
A V = -50
RF = 75K
RG = 1.5K
RL = 50K
VS = ±150V
CL = 8pF
2
4
6
100
0
-100
8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30
TIME, µs
-4
6
INPUT
4
OUTPUT
2
0
-2
-2
0
2
4
TIME, µs
6
8
10
-6
12
7
8
9
IS vs. VIN
18
A V = +51
CL = 8pF
CS = 68pF
RF = 75K
RG = 1.5K
RL = 50K
RS = 48.7Ω
VS = ±150V
16
14
10
8
6
4
2
0
8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30
TIME, µs
0
30
25
IS, mA
20
15
10
5
0
10
PA78U
6
5
-4
-300
-6
IS, mA
OUTPUT, V
A V = -50
RF = 75K
RG = 1.5K
RL = 50K
VS = ±150V
6
4
-200
12
4
2
3
TIME,µs
A V = +51
CC = OPEN
CL = 8pF
RC = OPEN
RF = 75K
RG = 1.5K
RL = 50K
VS = ±150V
200
300pF, 1VP-P
200pF, 1VP-P
100pF, 1VP-P
2
1
OVERDRIVE RECOVERY
300
OUTPUT VOLTAGE, V
OUTPUT, V
300pF, 2VP-P
200pF, 2VP-P
100pF, 2VP-P
0
INPUT VOLTAGE, V
2
0
PULSE RESPONSE vs. CAP LOAD
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
-20
-40
-60
-80
-6 -4 -2 0
A V = +51
CL = 8pF
RF = 75K
RG = 1.5K
RL = 50K
VS = ±150V
0.15
PULSE RESPONSE vs. CAP LOAD
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
-20
-40
-60
-80
-6 -4 -2 0
PULSE RESPONSE
0.2
IS, A
OUTPUT, V
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
-20
-40
-60
-80
-6 -4 -2 0
1
2
3
4
5
6
VIN, VP-P (100KHz sine wave)
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. FREQUENCY
A V = +51
CL = 8pF
CS = 68pF
RF = 75K
RG = 1.5K
RL = 50K
RS = 48.7Ω
VS = ±150V
VIN = 6VP
VIN = 3VP
100
Frequency, (KHz sine wave)
1000
7
GENERAL
Please read Application note 1 “General operating
considerations” which covers stability, power supplies, heat sinking, mounting, current limit, SOA interpretation, and specification interpretation. Visit www.
cirrus.com for design tools that help automate tasks
such as calculations for stability, internal power dissipation, and current limit. There you will also find a
complete application notes library, technical seminar
workbook, and evaluation kits.
P r o d u c t I n n o v a t i o nF r o m
RF = 75K
1000 RG = 1.5K
RL = 50K
800 VS = ±150V
CL = 8pF
SR+(A V = -25)
SR-(A V = -25)
SR+(A V = +26)
SR-(A V = +26)
600
400
200
0
Theory of Operation
0
1
2
3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
PEAK TO PEAK INPUT VOLTAGE
SR+/SR- (25%-75%)
1600
R = 75K
1400 RF = 1.5K
G
1200 RL = 50K
VS = ±150V
1000 C = 8pF
L
V/µs
The PA78 is designed specifically as a high speed
pulse amplifier. In order to achieve high slew rates
with low idle current, the internal design is quite different from traditional voltage feedback amplifiers.
Basic op amp behaviors like high input impedance
and high open loop gain still apply. But there are
some notable differences, such as signal dependent
supply current, bandwidth and output impedance,
among others. The impact of these differences varies depending on application performance requirements and circumstances. These different behaviors
are ideal for some applications but can make designs
more challenging in other circumstances.
SR+/SR- (25%-75%)
1200
SR+/SR- V/µs
PA78
800
600
SR+(A V = -50)
SR-(A V = -50)
SR+(A V = +51)
SR-(A V = +51)
400
200
0
0
1
2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
INPUT VOLTAGE, VOLTS PEAK-TO-PEAK
Supply Current and Bypass Capacitance
A traditional voltage feedback amplifier relies on fixed current sources in each stage to drive the parasitic capacitances of the next stage. These currents combine to define the idle or quiescent current of the amplifier. By design,
these fixed currents are often the limiting parameter for slew rate and bandwidth of the amplifier. Amplifiers which
are high voltage and have fast slew rates typically have high idle currents and dissipate notable power with no signal applied to the load. At the heart of the PA78 design is a signal dependent current source which strikes a new
balance between supply current and dynamic performance. With small input signals, the supply current of the PA78
is very low, idling at less than 1 mA. With large transient input signals, the supply currents increase dramatically to
allow the amplifier stages to respond quickly. The Pulse Response plot in the typical performance section of this
datasheet describes the dynamic nature of the supply current with various input transients.
Choosing proper bypass capacitance requires careful consideration of the dynamic supply currents. High frequency
ceramic capacitors of 0.1µF or more should be placed as close as possible to the amplifier supply pins. The inductance of the routing from the supply pins to these ceramic capacitors will limit the supply of peak current during
transients, thus reducing the slew rate of the PA78. The high frequency capacitance should be supplemented by
additional bypass capacitance not more than a few centimeters from the amplifier. This additional bypass can be
a slower capacitor technology, such as electrolytic, and is necessary to keep the supplies stable during sustained
output currents. Generally, a few microfarad is sufficient.
Small Signal Performance
The small signal performance plots in the typical performance section of this datasheet describe the behavior when
the dynamic current sources described previously are near the idle state. The selection of compensation capacitor
directly affects the open loop gain and phase performance.
Depending on the configuration of the amplifier, these plots show that the phase margin can diminish to very low
levels when left uncompensated. This is due to the amount of bias current in the input stage when the part is in
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standby. An increase in the idle current in the output stage of the amplifier will improve phase margin for small signals although will increase the overall supply current.
Current can be injected into the output stage by adding a resistor, RBIAS, between CC- and VS+. The size of RBIAS
will depend upon the application but 500µA (50V V+ supply/100K) of added bias current shows significant improvement in the small signal phase plots. Adding this resistor has little to no impact on small signal gain or large signal
performance as under these conditions the current in the input stage is elevated over its idle value. It should also
be noted that connecting a resistor to the upper supply only injects a fixed current and if the upper supply is fixed
and well bypassed. If the application includes variable or adjustable supplies, a current source diode could also be
used. These two terminal components combine a JFET and resistor connected within the package to behave like
a current source.
As a second stability measure, the PA78 is externally compensated and performance can be optimized to the application. Unlike the RBIAS technique, external phase compensation maintains the low idle current but does affect
the large signal response of the amplifier. Refer to the small and large signal response plots as a guide in making
the tradeoffs between bandwidth and stability. Due to the unique design of the PA78, two symmetric compensation
networks are required. The compensation capacitor Cc must be rated for a working voltage of the full operating
supply voltage (+VS to –VS). NPO capacitors are recommended to maintain the desired level of compensation over
temperature.
The PA78 requires an external 33pF capacitor between CC- and –VS to prevent oscillations in the falling edge of the
output. This capacitor should be rated for the full supply voltage (+VS to –VS).
Large Signal Performance
As the amplitude of the input signal increases, the internal dynamic current sources increase the operation bandwidth of the amplifier. This unique performance is apparent in its slew rate, pulse response, and large signal performance plots. Recall the previous discussion about the relationships between signal amplitude, supply current, and
slew rate. As the amplitude of the input amplitude increases from 1VP-P to 15VP-P, the slew rate increases from 50V/
µs to well over 350V/µs.
Notice the knee in the Rise and Fall times plot, at approximately 6VP-P input voltage. Beyond this point the output
becomes clipped by the supply rails and the amplifier is no longer operating in a closed loop fashion. The rise and
fall times become faster as the dynamic current sources are providing maximum current for slewing. The result of
this amplifier architecture is that it slews fast, but allows good control of overshoot for large input signals. This can
be seen clearly in the large signal Transient Response plots.
Heatsinking and Safe Operating Area
The MOSFET output stage of the PA78 is not limited by second breakdown considerations as in bipolar output
stages. Only thermal considerations of the package and current handling capabilities limit the Safe Operating Area.
The SOA plots include power dissipation limitations which are dependent upon case temperature. Keep in mind
that the dynamic current sources which drive high slew rates can increase the operating temperature of the amplifier during periods of repeated slewing. The plot of supply current vs. input signal amplitude for a 100 kHz signal
provides an indication of the supply current with repeated slewing conditions. This application dependent condition
must be considered carefully.
The output stage is self-protected against transient flyback by the parasitic body diodes of the output stage. However, for protection against sustained high energy flyback, external, fast recovery diodes must be used.
Current Limit
For proper operation, the current limit resistor, RLIM, must be connected as shown in the external connections diagram. For maximum reliability and protection, the largest resistor value should be used. The minimum
practical value for RLIM is about 12Ω. However, refer to the SOA curves for each package type to assist in selecting
the optimum value for RLIM in the intended application. Current limit may not protect against short circuit conditions
with supply voltages over 200V.
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Layout Considerations
The PA78 is built on a dielectrically isolated process and the package tab is therefore not electrically connected
to the amplifier. For high speed operation, the package tab should be connected to a stable reference to reduce
capacitive coupling between amplifier nodes and the floating tab. It is often convenient to directly connect the tab
to GND or one of the supply rails, but an AC connection through a 1µF capacitor to GND is also sufficient if a DC
connection is undesirable
Care should be taken to position the RC / CC compensation networks close to the amplifier compensation pins. Long
loops in these paths pick up noise and increase the likelihood of LC interactions and oscillations.
The PA78DK package has a large exposed integrated copper heatslug to which the monolithic amplifier is directly
attached. The solder connection of the heat slug to a 1 square inch foil area on the printed circuit board will result
in improved thermal performance of 25ºC/W. In order to improve the thermal performance, multiple metal layers in
the printed circuit board are recommended. This may be adequate heatsinking but the large number of variables
involved suggest temperature measurements be made on the top of the package. Do not allow the temperature to
exceed 85ºC.
The junction to ambient thermal resistance of the DK package can achieve a 19.1ºC/W rating by using the PCB
conditions outlined in JEDEC standard: (JESD51–5):
PCB Conditions:
PCB Layers = 4L, Copper, FR–4
PCB Dimensions = 101.6 x 114.3mm
PCB Thickness = 1.6mm
Conditions:
Power dissipation = 2 watt
Ambient Temperature = 55ºC
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE
Like many high performance MOSFET amplifiers, the PA78 very sensitive to damage due to electrostatic discharge
(ESD). Failure to follow proper ESD handling procedures could have results ranging from reduced operating performance to catastrophic damage. Minimum proper handling includes the use of grounded wrist or shoe straps,
grounded work surfaces. Ionizers directed at the work in progress can neutralize the charge build up in the work
environment and are strongly recommended.
Contacting Cirrus Logic Support
For all Apex Precision Power product questions and inquiries, call toll free 800-546-2739 in North America.
For inquiries via email, please contact [email protected].
International customers can also request support by contacting their local Cirrus Logic Sales Representative.
To find the one nearest to you, go to www.cirrus.com
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