LM611 Operational Amplifier and Adjustable Reference General Description Features The LM611 consists of a single-supply op-amp and a programmable voltage reference in one space saving 8-pin package. The op-amp out-performs most single-supply op-amps by providing higher speed and bandwidth along with low supply current. This device was specifically designed to lower cost and board space requirements in transducer, test, measurement and data acquisition systems. Combining a stable voltage reference with a wide output swing op-amp makes the LM611 ideal for single supply transducers, signal conditioning and bridge driving where large common-mode signals are common. The voltage reference consists of a reliable band-gap design that maintains low dynamic output impedance (1Ω typical), excellent initial tolerance (0.6%), and the ability to be programmed from 1.2V to 6.3V via two external resistors. The voltage reference is very stable even when driving large capacitive loads, as are commonly encountered in CMOS data acquisition systems. As a member of National’s Super-Block™ family, the LM611 is a space-saving monolithic alternative to a multi-chip solution, offering a high level of integration without sacrificing performance. OP AMP n Low operating current: 300 µA (op amp) n Wide supply voltage range: 4V to 36V n Wide common-mode range: V− to (V+−1.8V) n Wide differential input voltage: ± 36V n Available in low cost 8-pin DIP n Available in plastic package rated for Military Temperature Range Operation REFERENCE n Adjustable output voltage: 1.2V to 6.3V n Tight initial tolerance available: ± 0.6% n Wide operating current range: 17 µA to 20 mA n Reference floats above ground n Tolerant of load capacitance Applications n n n n Transducer bridge driver Process and Mass Flow Control systems Power supply voltage monitor Buffered voltage references for A/D’s Connection Diagrams DS009221-1 DS009221-2 Super-Block™ is a trademark of National Semiconductor Corporation. © 1999 National Semiconductor Corporation DS009221 www.national.com LM611 Operational Amplifier and Adjustable Reference May 1998 Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1) Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Ambient (Note 3) N Package 100˚C/W M Package 150˚C/W Soldering Information Soldering (10 seconds) N Package 260˚C M Package 220˚C ± 1 kV ESD Tolerance (Note 4) If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/ Distributors for availability and specifications. Voltage on Any Pins Except VR (referred to V− pin) (Note 2) Current through Any Input Pin and VR Pin Differential Input Voltage Military and Industrial Commercial Storage Temperature Range Maximum Junction Temperature 36V (Max) −0.3V (Min) Operating Temperature Range ± 20 mA −40˚C≤TJ≤+85˚C −55˚C≤TJ≤+125˚C 0˚C≤TJ≤70˚C LM611AI, LM611I, LM611BI LM611AM, LM611M LM611C ± 36V ± 32V −65˚C≤TJ≤+150˚C 150˚C Electrical Characteristics These specifications apply for V− = GND = 0V, V+ = 5V, VCM = VOUT = 2.5V, IR = 100 µA, FEEDBACK pin shorted to GND, unless otherwise specified. Limits in standard typeface are for TJ = 25˚C; limits in boldface type apply over the Operating Temperature Range. LM611M LM611AM Symbol Parameter Conditions LM611BI Typical LM611AI LM611I (Note 5) Limits LM611C (Note 6) Units Limits (Note 6) IS VS Total Supply Current RLOAD = ∞, 210 300 350 µA max 4V ≤ V+ ≤ 36V (32V for LM611C) 221 320 370 µA max 2.2 2.8 2.8 V min 2.9 3 3 V min 46 36 32 V max 43 36 32 V max Supply Voltage Range OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER VOS1 VOS2 VOS Over Supply 4V ≤ V+ ≤ 36V 1.5 3.5 5.0 mV max 2.0 6.0 7.0 mV max VOS Over VCM (4V ≤ V+ ≤ 32V for LM611C) VCM = 0V through VCM = 1.0 3.5 5.0 mV max 1.5 6.0 7.0 mV max (V+ − 1.8V), V+ = 30V, V− = 0V Average VOS Drift (Note 6) µV/˚C 15 max IB Input Bias Current 10 25 35 nA max 11 30 40 nA max IOS Input Offset Current 0.2 4 4 nA max 0.3 5 5 nA max Average Offset Drift Current RIN Input Resistance CIN Input Capacitance en Voltage Noise In Current Noise CMRR Common-Mode Rejection-Ratio www.national.com 4 pA/˚C Differential 1800 MΩ Common-Mode 3800 MΩ 5.7 pF Common-Mode f = 100 Hz, Input Referred f = 100 Hz, Input Referred V+ = 30V, 0V ≤ VCM ≤ (V+ − 1.8V) CMRR = 20 log (∆VCM/∆VOS) 2 74 58 95 80 75 dB min 90 75 70 dB min Electrical Characteristics (Continued) These specifications apply for V− = GND = 0V, V+ = 5V, VCM = VOUT = 2.5V, IR = 100 µA, FEEDBACK pin shorted to GND, unless otherwise specified. Limits in standard typeface are for TJ = 25˚C; limits in boldface type apply over the Operating Temperature Range. LM611M LM611AM Symbol Parameter Conditions LM611BI Typical LM611AI LM611I (Note 5) Limits LM611C (Note 6) Units Limits (Note 6) OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER PSRR Power Supply Rejection-Ratio AV Open Loop 4V ≤ V+ ≤ 30V, VCM = V+/2, PSRR = 20 log (∆V+/∆VOS) RL = 10 kΩ to GND, V+ = 30V, SR Slew Rate 5V ≤ VOUT ≤ 25V V+ = 30V (Note 7) GBW Gain Bandwidth CL = 50 pF Voltage Gain 110 80 75 dB min 100 75 70 dB min 500 100 94 V/mV 50 40 40 min 0.70 0.55 0.50 V/µs 0.65 0.45 0.45 0.80 MHz 0.50 VO1 Output Voltage Swing High VO2 Output Voltage Swing Low IOUT Output Source Current ISINK Output Sink Current ISHORT Short Circuit Current RL = 10 kΩ to GND V+ = 36V (32V for LM611C) RL = 10 kΩ to V+ V+ = 36V (32V for LM611C) V+ − 1.4 V+ − 1.7 V+ − 1.8 V min V+ − 1.6 V+ − 1.9 V+ − 1.9 V min V− + 0.8 V− + 0.9 V− + 0.95 V max − − V + 0.9 V + 1.0 V− + 1.0 V max VOUT = 2.5V, V+IN = 0V, V−IN = −0.3V 25 20 16 mA min 15 13 13 mA min VOUT = 1.6V, V+IN = 0V, V−IN = 0.3V 17 14 13 mA min 9 8 8 mA min VOUT = 0V, V+IN = 3V, V−IN = 2V, Source 30 50 50 mA max 40 60 60 mA max VOUT = 5V, V+IN = 2V, V−IN = 3V, Sink 30 60 70 mA max 32 80 90 mA max 1.244 1.2365 1.2191 V min 1.2515 1.2689 V max ( ± 0.6%) ( ± 2.0%) 80 150 VOLTAGE REFERENCE VR Reference Voltage (Note 8) Average Temperature Drift (Note 9) Hysteresis Hyst = (Vro' − Vro)/∆TJ (Note 10) VR Change 10 VR(100 µA) − VR(17 µA) Resistance µV/˚C 0.05 1 1 0.1 1.1 1.1 mV max VR(10 mA) − VR(100 µA) 1.5 5 5 mV max mV max with Current R 3.2 PPM/˚C max mV max (Note 11) 2.0 5.5 5.5 ∆VR(10→0.1 mA)/9.9 mA 0.2 0.56 0.56 Ω max ∆VR(100→17 µA)/83 µA 0.6 13 13 Ω max VR Change with VR(Vro 2.5 7 7 mV max High VRO (5.06V between Anode and FEEDBACK) 2.8 10 10 mV max VR Change with VR(V+ = 5V) − VR(V+ = 36V) (V+ = 32V for LM611C) 0.1 1.2 1.2 mV max 0.1 1.3 1.3 mV max VR(V+ 0.01 1 1 mV max 0.01 1.5 1.5 mV max V+ Change = Vr) = 5V) − VR(Vro − VR(V+ = 6.3V) = 3V) 3 www.national.com Electrical Characteristics (Continued) These specifications apply for V− = GND = 0V, V+ = 5V, VCM = VOUT = 2.5V, IR = 100 µA, FEEDBACK pin shorted to GND, unless otherwise specified. Limits in standard typeface are for TJ = 25˚C; limits in boldface type apply over the Operating Temperature Range. LM611M LM611AM Symbol Parameter Conditions LM611BI Typical LM611AI LM611I (Note 5) Limits LM611C (Note 6) Units Limits (Note 6) VOLTAGE REFERENCE VR Change with VANODE Change IFB FEEDBACK Bias V+ = V+ max, ∆VR = VR (@ VANODE = V− = GND) − VR ( @ VANODE = V+ − 1.0V) 0.7 1.5 1.6 mV max 3.3 3.0 3.0 mV max IFB; VANODE ≤ VFB ≤ 5.06V 22 35 50 nA max 29 40 55 nA max Current en VR Noise 10 Hz to 10,000 Hz, VRO = VR 30 µVRMS Note 1: Absolute maximum ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the component may occur. Electrical specifications do not apply when operating the device beyond its rated operating conditions. Note 2: More accurately, it is excessive current flow, with resulting excess heating, that limits the voltages on all pins. When any pin is pulled a diode drop below V−, a parasitic NPN transistor turns ON. No latch-up will occur as long as the current through that pin remains below the Maximum Rating. Operation is undefined and unpredictable when any parasitic diode or transistor is conducting. Note 3: Junction temperature may be calculated using TJ = TA + PD θJA. The given thermal resistance is worst-case for packages in sockets in still air. For packages soldered to copper-clad board with dissipation from one op amp or reference output transistor, nominal θJA is 90˚C/W for the N package and 135˚C/W for the M package. Note 4: Human body model, 100 pF discharged through a 1.5 kΩ resistor. Note 5: Typical values in standard typeface are for TJ = 25˚C; values in boldface type apply for the full operating temperature range. These values represent the most likely parametric norm. Note 6: All limits are guaranteed at room temperature (standard type face) or at operating temperature extremes (bold face type). Note 7: Slew rate is measured with op amp in a voltage follower configuration. For rising slew rate, the input voltage is driven from 5V to 25V, and the output voltage transition is sampled at 10V and 20V. For falling slew rate, the input voltage is driven from 25V to 5V, and output voltage transition is sampled at 20V and 10V. Note 8: VR is the cathode-feedback voltage, nominally 1.244V. Note 9: Average reference drift is calculated from the measurement of the reference voltage at 25˚C and at the temperature extremes. The drift, in ppm/˚C, is 106 • ∆VR/(VR[25˚C] • ∆TJ), where ∆VR is the lowest value subtracted from the highest, VR[25˚C] is the value at 25˚C, and ∆TJ is the temperature range. This parameter is guaranteed by design and sample testing. Note 10: Hysteresis is the change in VR caused by a change in TJ, after the reference has been “dehysterized”. To dehysterize the reference; that is minimize the hysteresis to the typical value, its junction temperature should be cycled in the following pattern, spiraling in toward 25˚C: 25˚C, 85˚C, −40˚C, 70˚C, 0˚C, 25˚C. Note 11: Low contact resistance is required for accurate measurement. Note 12: Military RETS 611AMX electrical test specification is available on request. The LM611AMJ/883 can also be procured as a Standard Military Drawing. Simplified Schematic Diagrams Op Amp DS009221-3 www.national.com 4 Simplified Schematic Diagrams (Continued) Reference Bias DS009221-92 DS009221-91 Typical Performance Characteristics (Reference) TJ = 25˚C, FEEDBACK pin shorted to V− = 0V, unless otherwise noted Reference Voltage vs Temp on 5 Representative Units Accelerated Reference Voltage Drift vs Time Reference Voltage Drift DS009221-34 DS009221-33 Reference Voltage vs Current and Temperature DS009221-35 Reference Voltage vs Current and Temperature DS009221-36 Reference Voltage vs Reference Current DS009221-37 5 DS009221-38 www.national.com Typical Performance Characteristics (Reference) TJ = 25˚C, FEEDBACK pin shorted to V− = 0V, unless otherwise noted (Continued) Reference Voltage vs Reference Current Reference AC Stability Range Feedback Current vs Feedback-to-Anode Voltage DS009221-39 Feedback Current vs Feedback-to-Anode Voltage Reference Noise Voltage vs Frequency DS009221-42 Reference Power-Up Time DS009221-41 DS009221-40 Reference Small-Signal Resistance vs Frequency DS009221-43 Reference Voltage with Feedback Voltage Step DS009221-44 Reference Voltage with 100z12 µA Current Step DS009221-45 DS009221-46 www.national.com 6 DS009221-47 Typical Performance Characteristics (Reference) TJ = 25˚C, FEEDBACK pin shorted to V− = 0V, unless otherwise noted (Continued) Reference Step Response for 100 µA z 10 mA Current Step Reference Voltage Change with Supply Voltage Step DS009221-49 DS009221-48 Typical Performance Characteristics (Op Amps) V+ = 5V, V− = GND = 0V, VCM = V+/2, VOUT = V+/2, TJ = 25˚C, unless otherwise noted Input Common-Mode Voltage Range vs Temperature VOS vs Junction Temperature Input Bias Current vs Common-Mode Voltage DS009221-50 Reference Change vs Common-Mode Voltage DS009221-51 Large-Signal Step Response DS009221-52 Output Voltage Swing vs Temp. and Current DS009221-54 DS009221-53 7 DS009221-55 www.national.com Typical Performance Characteristics (Op Amps) V+ = 5V, V− = GND = 0V, VCM = V+/2, VOUT = V+/2, TJ = 25˚C, unless otherwise noted (Continued) Output Source Current vs Output Voltage and Temp. Output Sink Current vs Output Voltage DS009221-56 Output Impedance vs Frequency and Gain DS009221-57 Small Signal Pulse Response vs Temp. Op Amp Voltage Noise vs Frequency Op Amp Current Noise vs Frequency DS009221-62 DS009221-61 Small-Signal Voltage Gain vs Frequency and Temperature DS009221-63 8 DS009221-58 Small-Signal Pulse Response vs Load DS009221-60 DS009221-59 www.national.com Output Swing, Large Signal DS009221-64 Typical Performance Characteristics (Op Amps) V+ = 5V, V− = GND = 0V, VCM = V+/2, VOUT = V+/2, TJ = 25˚C, unless otherwise noted (Continued) Small-Signal Voltage Gain vs Frequency and Load Follower Small-Signal Frequency Response DS009221-65 Power Supply Current vs Power Supply Voltage Common-Mode Input Voltage Rejection Ratio DS009221-66 Positive Power Supply Voltage Rejection Ratio Negative Power Supply Voltage Rejection Ratio DS009221-69 DS009221-68 Slew Rate vs Temperature DS009221-67 Input Offset Current vs Junction Temperature DS009221-70 Input Bias Current vs Junction Temperature DS009221-71 DS009221-72 9 DS009221-73 www.national.com Typical Performance Distributions Average VOS Drift Military Temperature Range Average VOS Drift Industrial Temperature Range DS009221-74 Average VOS Drift Commercial Temperature Range DS009221-75 DS009221-76 Average IOS Drift Military Temperature Range Average IOS Drift Industrial Temperature Range DS009221-77 Voltage Reference Broad-Band Noise Distribution Average IOS Drift Commercial Temperature Range DS009221-78 Op Amp Voltage Noise Distribution DS009221-80 DS009221-79 Op Amp Current Noise Distribution DS009221-81 DS009221-82 Application Information VOLTAGE REFERENCE Reference Biasing The voltage reference is of a shunt regulator topology that models as a simple zener diode. With current Ir flowing in the ‘forward’ direction there is the familiar diode transfer function. Ir flowing in the reverse direction forces the reference voltage to be developed from cathode to anode. The applied voltage to the cathode may range from a diode drop below V− to the reference voltage or to the avalanche voltage of the parallel protection diode, nominally 7V. A 6.3V reference with V+ = 3V is allowed. www.national.com DS009221-14 FIGURE 1. Voltages Associated with Reference (Current Source Ir is External) 10 Application Information (Continued) The reference equivalent circuit reveals how Vr is held at the constant 1.2V by feedback, and how the FEEDBACK pin passes little current. To generate the required reverse current, typically a resistor is connected from a supply voltage higher than the reference voltage. Varying that voltage, and so varying Ir, has small effect with the equivalent series resistance of less than an ohm at the higher currents. Alternatively, an active current source, such as the LM134 series, may generate Ir. DS009221-17 FIGURE 4. Thevenin Equivalent of Reference with 5V Output DS009221-15 FIGURE 2. Reference Equivalent Circuit DS009221-18 R1 = Vr/I = 1.24/32µ = 39k R2 = R1 {(Vro/Vr) − 1} = 39k {(5/1.24) − 1)} = 118k FIGURE 5. Resistors R1 and R2 Program Reference Output Voltage to be 5V Understanding that Vr is fixed and that voltage sources, resistors, and capacitors may be tied to the FEEDBACK pin, a range of Vr temperature coefficients may be synthesized. DS009221-16 FIGURE 3. 1.2V Reference Capacitors in parallel with the reference are allowed. See the Reference AC Stability Range curve for capacitance values — from 20 µA to 3 mA any capacitor value is stable. With the reference’s wide stability range with resistive and capacitive loads, a wide range of RC filter values will perform noise filtering. Adjustable Reference The FEEDBACK pin allows the reference output voltage, Vro, to vary from 1.24V to 6.3V. The reference attempts to hold Vr at 1.24V. If Vr is above 1.24V, the reference will conduct current from Cathode to Anode; FEEDBACK current always remains low. If FEEDBACK is connected to Anode, then Vro = Vr = 1.24V. For higher voltages FEEDBACK is held at a constant voltage above Anode — say 3.76V for Vro = 5V. Connecting a resistor across the constant Vr generates a current I = R1/Vr flowing from Cathode into FEEDBACK node. A Thevenin equivalent 3.76V is generated from FEEDBACK to Anode with R2 = 3.76/I. Keep I greater than one thousand times larger than FEEDBACK bias current for < 0.1% error — I≥32 µA for the military grade over the military temperature range (I≥5.5 µA for a 1% untrimmed error for a commercial part.) DS009221-19 FIGURE 6. Output Voltage has Negative Temperature Coefficient (TC) if R2 has Negative TC DS009221-20 FIGURE 7. Output Voltage has Positive TC if R1 has Negative TC 11 www.national.com Application Information (Continued) DS009221-24 FIGURE 11. Negative −TC Current Source DS009221-21 Hysteresis The reference voltage depends, slightly, on the thermal history of the die. Competitive micro-power products vary — always check the data sheet for any given device. Do not assume that no specification means no hysteresis. FIGURE 8. Diode in Series with R1 Causes Voltage Across R1 and R2 to be Proportional to Absolute Temperature (PTAT) Connecting a resistor across Cathode-to-FEEDBACK creates a 0 TC current source, but a range of TCs may be synthesized. OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER The amp or the reference may be biased in any way with no effect on the other, except when a substrate diode conducts (see Guaranteed Electrical Characteristics Note 1). The amp may have inputs outside the common-mode range, may be operated as a comparator, or have all terminals floating with no effect on the reference (tying inverting input to output and non-inverting input to V− on unused amp is preferred). Choosing operating points that cause oscillation, such as driving too large a capacitive load, is best avoided. Op Amp Output Stage The op amp, like the LM124 series, has a flexible and relatively wide-swing output stage. There are simple rules to optimize output swing, reduce cross-over distortion, and optimize capacitive drive capability: 1. Output Swing: Unloaded, the 42 µA pull-down will bring the output within 300 mV of V− over the military temperature range. If more than 42 µA is required, a resistor from output to V− will help. Swing across any load may be improved slightly if the load can be tied to V+, at the cost of poorer sinking open-loop voltage gain. 2. Cross-over Distortion: The LM611 has lower cross-over distortion (a 1 VBE deadband versus 3 VBE for the LM124), and increased slew rate as shown in the characteristic curves. A resistor pull-up or pull-down will force class-A operation with only the PNP or NPN output transistor conducting, eliminating cross-over distortion. 3. Capacitive Drive: Limited by the output pole caused by the output resistance driving capacitive loads, a pull-down resistor conducting 1 mA or more reduces the output stage NPN re until the output resistance is that of the current limit 25Ω. 200 pF may then be driven without oscillation. DS009221-22 I = Vr/R1 = 1.24/R1 FIGURE 9. Current Source is Programmed by R1 DS009221-23 FIGURE 10. Proportional-to-AbsoluteTemperature Current Source Op Amp Input Stage The lateral PNP input transistors, unlike those of most op amps, have BVEBO equal to the absolute maximum supply voltage. Also, they have no diode clamps to the positive supply nor across the inputs. These features make the inputs look like high impedances to input sources producing large differential and common-mode voltages. www.national.com 12 Typical Applications DS009221-28 *10k must be low t.c. trim pot. DS009221-30 FIGURE 13. Simple Low Quiescent Drain Voltage Regulator. Total Supply Current is approximately 320 µA when VIN = 5V, and output has no load. FIGURE 12. Ultra Low Noise 10.00V Reference. Total Output Noise is Typically 14 µVRMS. Adjust the 10k pot for 10.000V. DS009221-29 VOUT = (R1/R2 + 1) VREF. R1, R2 should be 1% metal film. R3 should be low t.c. trim pot. FIGURE 14. Slow Rise-Time Upon Power-Up, Adjustable Transducer Bridge Driver. Rise-time is approximately 0.5 ms. DS009221-31 FIGURE 15. Low Drop-Out Voltage Regulator Circuit. Drop out voltage is typically 0.2V. 13 www.national.com Typical Applications (Continued) DS009221-32 FIGURE 16. Nulling Bridge Detection System. Adjust sensitivity via 400 kΩ pot. Null offset with R1, and bridge drive with the 10k pot. www.national.com 14 Ordering Information Reference Tolerance & VOS ± 0.6% @ 80 ppm/˚C max VOS = 3.5 mV max Temperature Range Military Industrial Commercial −55˚C≤TA≤+125˚C −40˚C≤TA≤+85˚C 0˚C≤TA≤+70˚C LM611AMN LM611AIN — Package NSC Drawing 8-pin N08E molded DIP LM611AMJ/883 (Note 12) — — 8-pin J08A ceramic DIP ± 2.0% @ 150 ppm/˚C max VOS = 5 mV max LM611MN LM611BIN LM611CN 8-pin N08E molded DIP — LM611IM LM611CM 14-pin Narrow M14A Surface Mount 15 www.national.com Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted Hermetic Dual-In-Line Package (J) Order Number LM611AMJ/883 NS Package Number J08A Plastic Surface Mount Narrow Package (0.15) (M) Order Number LM611CM or LM611IM NS Package Number M14A www.national.com 16 LM611 Operational Amplifier and Adjustable Reference Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted (Continued) Plastic Dual-In-Line Package (N) Order Number LM611CN, LM611AIN, LM611BIN, LM611AMN or LM611MN NS Package Number N08E LIFE SUPPORT POLICY NATIONAL’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 NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION. 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