ETC OPA241

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OPA241
OPA251
OPA
OPA
251
241
OPA
251
OPA
241
Single-Supply, MicroPOWER
OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIERS
FEATURES
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DESCRIPTION
MicroPOWER: IQ = 24µA
SINGLE SUPPLY OPERATION
RAIL-TO-RAIL OUTPUT SWING
WIDE SUPPLY RANGE
Single Supply: +2.7V to +36V
Dual Supply: ±1.35V to ±18V
LOW OFFSET VOLTAGE: ±250µV max
HIGH COMMON-MODE REJECTION: 124dB
HIGH OPEN-LOOP GAIN: 128dB
8-PIN DIP AND SO-8 PACKAGES
APPLICATIONS
● BATTERY OPERATED INSTRUMENTS
● PORTABLE DEVICES
● MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS
● TEST EQUIPMENT
The OPA241 and OPA251 are specifically designed
for battery powered, portable applications. In addition
to very low power consumption (24µA), these amplifiers feature low offset voltage, rail-to-rail output
swing, high common-mode rejection, and high openloop gain.
The OPA241 is optimized for operation at low power
supply voltage while the OPA251 is optimized for
high power supplies. Both op amps can operate from
either single (+2.7V to +36V) or dual supplies (±1.35V
to ±18V). The input common-mode voltage range
extends 200mV below the negative supply—ideal for
single supply applications.
The OPA241 and OPA251 are unity-gain stable and
can drive large capacitive loads. Special design considerations assure that these products are easy to use.
High performance is maintained as the amplifiers
swing to their specified limits. Because the initial
offset voltage (±250µV max) is so low, user adjustment is usually not required. However, external trim
pins are provided for special applications.
The OPA241 and OPA251 are available in standard
8-pin DIP and SO-8 surface-mount packages. Both
are fully specified from –40°C to +85°C and operate
from –55°C to +125°C.
OPA251
OPA241
Offset Trim
1
8
NC
Offset Trim
1
8
NC
2
7
V+
–In
2
7
V+
–In
+In
3
6
Output
+In
3
6
Output
V–
4
5
Offset Trim
V–
4
5
Offset Trim
8-Pin DIP, SO-8
8-Pin DIP, SO-8
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PDS-1406A
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OPA241, 251
Printed in U.S.A. September, 1997
SPECIFICATIONS: VS = 2.7V to 5V
At TA = +25°C, RL = 100kΩ connected to VS/2, unless otherwise noted.
Boldface limits apply over the specified temperature range, TA = –40°C to +85°C.
OPA241UA, PA
TYP(1)
MAX
±50
±250
±400
3
30
30
IB
–4
IOS
±0.1
–20
–25
±2
±2
en
in
1
45
40
PARAMETER
CONDITION
OFFSET VOLTAGE
Input Offset Voltage
TA = –40°C to +85°C
vs Temperature
vs Power Supply
TA = –40°C to +85°C
dVOS/dT
PSRR
NOISE
Input Voltage Noise, f = 0.1 to 10kHz
Input Voltage Noise Density, f = 1kHz
Current Noise Density, f = 1kHz
INPUT VOLTAGE RANGE
Common-Mode Voltage Range
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio
TA = –40°C to +85°C
MIN
VOS
INPUT BIAS CURRENT
Input Bias Current(2)
TA = –40°C to +85°C
Input Offset Current
TA = –40°C to +85°C
VCM
CMRR
±100
±0.4
TA = –40°C to +85°C
VS = 2.7V to 36V
VS = 2.7V to 36V
VCM = –0.2V to (V+) –1V
VCM = 0V to (V+) –1V
–0.2
80
80
INPUT IMPEDANCE
Differential
Common-Mode
OPEN-LOOP GAIN
Open-Loop Voltage Gain
TA = –40°C to +85°C
AOL
TA = –40°C to +85°C
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
Gain-Bandwidth Product
Slew Rate
Overload Recovery Time
GBW
SR
OUTPUT
Voltage Output Swing from Rail(3)
100
100
100
100
VS = 5V, G = 1
VIN • G = VS
ISC
CLOAD
POWER SUPPLY
Specified Voltage Range
Operating Voltage Range
Quiescent Current
TA = –40°C to +85°C
TEMPERATURE RANGE
Specified Range
Operating Range
Storage Range
Thermal Resistance
8-Pin DIP
SO-8 Surface Mount
RL = 100kΩ, VO = (V–)+100mV to (V+)–100mV
RL = 100kΩ, VO = (V–)+100mV to (V+)–100mV
RL = 10kΩ, VO = (V–)+200mV to (V+)–200mV
RL = 10kΩ, VO = (V–)+200mV to (V+)–200mV
RL = 100kΩ to VS /2, AOL ≥ 70dB
RL = 100kΩ to VS /2, AOL ≥ 100dB
RL = 100kΩ to VS /2, AOL ≥ 96dB
RL = 10kΩ to VS /2, AOL ≥ 100dB
RL = 10kΩ to VS /2, AOL ≥ 96dB
TA = –40°C to +85°C
TA = –40°C to +85°C
Short-Circuit Current
Capacitive Load Drive
OPA251UA, PA
±100
±130
±0.6
✻
✻
✻
MAX
UNITS
✻
✻
µV
µV
µV/°C
µV/V
µV/V
✻
✻
✻
✻
nA
nA
nA
nA
µVp-p
nV/√Hz
fA/√Hz
106
✻
V
dB
dB
107 || 2
109 || 4
✻
✻
Ω || pF
Ω || pF
120
✻
120
✻
dB
dB
dB
dB
35
0.01
60
✻
✻
✻
kHz
V/µs
µs
✻
✻
mV
mV
mV
mV
mV
mA
(V+) –1
100
100
100
200
200
✻
✻
✻
–24/+4
See Typical Curve
✻
+2.7 to +5
+2.7
±24
IO = 0
IO = 0
TYP(1)
✻
✻
✻
50
75
VS
IQ
MIN
–40
–55
–55
+36
±28
±34
✻
+85
+125
+125
✻
✻
✻
✻
✻
✻
✻
✻
θJA
100
150
✻
✻
V
V
µA
µA
°C
°C
°C
°C/W
°C/W
✻ Specifications the same as OPA241UA, PA.
NOTES: (1) VS = +5V. (2) The negative sign indicates input bias current flows out of the input terminals. (3) Output voltage swings are measured between the
output and power supply rails.
The information provided herein is believed to be reliable; however, BURR-BROWN assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies or omissions. BURR-BROWN assumes
no responsibility for the use of this information, and all use of such information shall be entirely at the user’s own risk. Prices and specifications are subject to change
without notice. No patent rights or licenses to any of the circuits described herein are implied or granted to any third party. BURR-BROWN does not authorize or warrant
any BURR-BROWN product for use in life support devices and/or systems.
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OPA241, 251
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SPECIFICATIONS: VS = ±15V
At TA = +25°C, RL = 100kΩ connected to ground, unless otherwise noted.
Boldface limits apply over the specified temperature range, TA = –40°C to +85°C.
OPA241UA, PA
PARAMETER
OFFSET VOLTAGE
Input Offset Voltage
T A = –40°C to +85°C
vs Temperature
vs Power Supply
TA = –40°C to +85°C
CONDITION
dVOS/dT
PSRR
NOISE
Input Voltage Noise, f = 0.1 to 10kHz
Input Voltage Noise Density, f = 1kHz
Current Noise Density, f = 1kHz
TA = –40°C to +85°C
VS = ±1.35V to ±18V
VS = ±1.35V to ±18V
IB
✻
IOS
✻
en
in
✻
✻
✻
VCM
CMRR
AOL
GBW
SR
OUTPUT
Voltage Output Swing from Rail(2)
POWER SUPPLY
Specified Voltage Range
Operating Voltage Range
Quiescent Current
T A = –40°C to +85°C
TEMPERATURE RANGE
Specified Range
Operating Range
Storage Range
Thermal Resistance
8-Pin DIP
SO-8 Surface Mount
TYP
MAX
UNITS
±50
±250
±300
✻
✻
3
30
30
µV
µV
µV/°C
µV/V
µV/V
✻
✻
✻
✻
–4
–20
–25
±2
±2
nA
nA
nA
nA
±100
±0.5
±0.1
(V–) –0.2
100
100
ISC
CLOAD
(V+) –1
V
dB
dB
106 || 2
106 || 4
Ω || pF
Ω || pF
128
dB
dB
dB
dB
128
35
0.01
60
✻
✻
50
75
✻
100
✻
✻
–21/+4
See Typical Curve
✻
✻
±1.35
✻
IO = 0
IO = 0
124
✻
✻
✻
✻
VS
IQ
100
100
100
100
✻
G=1
VIN • G = VS
µVp-p
nV/√Hz
fA/√Hz
1
45
40
✻
RL = 100kΩ, VO = –14.75V to +14.75V
RL = 100kΩ, VO = –14.75V to +14.75V
RL = 20kΩ, VO = –14.7V to +14.7V
RL = 20kΩ, VO = –14.7V to +14.7V
RL = 100kΩ, AOL ≥ 70dB
RL = 100kΩ, AOL ≥ 100dB
RL = 100kΩ, AOL ≥ 96dB
RL = 20kΩ, AOL ≥ 100dB
RL = 20kΩ, A OL ≥ 96dB
T A = –40°C to +85°C
T A = –40°C to +85°C
Short-Circuit Current
Capacitive Load Drive
MIN
✻
✻
T A = –40°C to +85°C
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
Gain-Bandwidth Product
Slew Rate
Overload Recovery Time
MAX
✻
VCM = –15.2V to 14V
VCM = –15V to 14V
INPUT IMPEDANCE
Differential
Common-Mode
OPEN-LOOP GAIN
Open-Loop Voltage Gain
T A = –40°C to +85°C
TYP
±100
±150
±0.6
✻
VOS
INPUT BIAS CURRENT
Input Bias Current(1)
T A = –40°C to +85°C
Input Offset Current
T A = –40°C to +85°C
INPUT VOLTAGE RANGE
Common-Mode Voltage Range
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio
T A = –40°C to +85°C
MIN
OPA251UA, PA
✻
✻
✻
✻
✻
✻
±15
±27
–40
–55
–55
θJA
✻
✻
100
150
kHz
V/µs
µs
250
250
300
300
mV
mV
mV
mV
mV
mA
±18
±38
±45
V
V
µA
µA
+85
+125
+125
°C
°C
°C
°C/W
°C/W
✻ Specifications the same as OPA251UA, PA.
NOTES: (1) The negative sign indicates input bias current flows out of the input terminals. (2) Output voltage swings are measured between the output and
power supply rails.
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OPA241, 251
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS(1)
ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE SENSITIVITY
Supply Voltage, V+ to V– .................................................................... 36V
Input Voltage(2) ................................................. (V–) –0.5V to (V+) +0.5V
Output Short Circuit to Ground ................................................ Continuous
Operating Temperature ................................................. –55°C to +125°C
Storage Temperature ..................................................... –55°C to +125°C
Junction Temperature ...................................................................... 150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) ................................................. 300°C
This integrated circuit can be damaged by ESD. Burr-Brown
recommends that all integrated circuits be handled with
appropriate precautions. Failure to observe proper handling
and installation procedures can cause damage.
NOTES: (1) Stresses above these ratings may cause permanent damage.
(2) Input terminals are diode-clamped to the power supply rails. Input signals
that can swing more that 0.5V beyond the supply rails should be currentlimited to 5mA or less.
ESD damage can range from subtle performance degradation to complete device failure. Precision integrated circuits
may be more susceptible to damage because very small
parametric changes could cause the device not to meet its
published specifications.
PACKAGE/ORDERING INFORMATION
PRODUCT
PACKAGE
PACKAGE
DRAWING
NUMBER(1)
OPA241PA
OPA241UA
8-Pin Plastic DIP
SO-8 Surface Mount
006
182
–40°C to +85°C
–40°C to +85°C
OPA251PA
OPA251UA
8-Pin Plastic DIP
SO-8 Surface Mount
006
182
–40°C to +85°C
–40°C to +85°C
TEMPERATURE
RANGE
NOTE: (1) For detailed drawing and dimension table, please see end of data
sheet, or Appendix C of Burr-Brown IC Data Book.
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OPA241, 251
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CURVES
At TA = +25°C, and RL = 100kΩ connected to VS/2 (ground for VS = ±15V), unless otherwise noted.
Curves apply to OPA241 and OPA251 unless specified.
POWER SUPPLY REJECTION vs FREQUENCY
140
160
120
140
G
100
120
80
Φ
100
60
80
40
60
20
40
VS = ±15V
VS = +5V
0
–20
0.01
20
1
0.1
120
10
100
1k
10k
Power Supply Rejection (dB)
180
Phase (°)
Voltage Gain (dB)
OPEN-LOOP GAIN/PHASE vs FREQUENCY
160
0
100k
100
80
+PSRR
60
–PSRR
40
20
0
0.1
1
10
100
1k
10k
Frequency (Hz)
Frequency (Hz)
COMMON-MODE REJECTION vs FREQUENCY
INPUT VOLTAGE AND CURRENT
NOISE SPECTRAL DENSITY vs FREQUENCY
140
100k
1k
1k
VS = +5V
100
80
60
40
Current Noise
100
Voltage Noise
20
0
10
10
100
1k
10k
100k
10
0.1
1
Frequency (Hz)
10
100
1k
10k
Frequency (Hz)
QUIESCENT CURRENT vs SUPPLY VOLTAGE
QUIESCENT CURRENT vs TEMPERATURE
30
40
Quiescent Current (µA)
Quiescent Current (µA)
100
28
26
24
22
35
VS = ±15V
30
25
VS = +5V
20
15
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
–75
Total Supply Voltage (V)
–50
–25
0
25
50
75
100
125
Temperature (°C)
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OPA241, 251
Current Noise (fA/√Hz)
120
Voltage Noise (nV/√Hz)
Common-Mode Rejection (dB)
VS = ±15V
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CURVES (CONT)
At TA = +25°C, and RL = 100kΩ connected to VS/2 (ground for VS = ±15V), unless otherwise noted.
Curves apply to OPA241 and OPA251 unless specified.
INPUT BIAS CURRENT
vs INPUT COMMON-MODE VOLTAGE
INPUT BIAS CURRENT vs TEMPERATURE
–5
–6
Input Bias Current (nA)
Input Bias Current (nA)
IB
–4
IB
–2
IOS
0
–4
–3
–2
–1
IOS
2
0
–75
–50
–25
0
25
50
75
100
0
125
5
15
20
25
30
COMMON-MODE REJECTION vs TEMPERATURE
SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT vs TEMPERATURE
35
140
30
120
VS = ±15V
Common-Mode Rejection (dB)
Short-Circuit Current (mA)
10
Common-Mode Voltage (V)
Temperature (°C)
–ISC
25
VS = +5V
20
15
VS = ±15V
10
+ISC,VS = +5V, ±15V
5
VS = +2.7V, +5V
100
80
60
40
VCM = (V–) –0.2V to (V+) –1V
VCM = (V–) –0.1V to (V+) –1V
VCM = (V–) to (V+) –1V
20
0
0
–75
–50
–25
0
25
50
75
100
–75
125
–50
–25
0
25
50
75
100
125
Temperature (°C)
Temperature (°C)
OPEN-LOOP GAIN AND POWER
SUPPLY REJECTION vs TEMPERATURE
OUTPUT VOLTAGE SWING vs OUTPUT CURRENT
(V+)
140
T = +25°C
RL = 20kΩ, 100kΩ
AOL, PSR (dB)
130
RL = 100kΩ
120
RL = 10kΩ
110
AOL, VS = ±15V
AOL, VS = +5V
Output Voltage Swing (V)
(V+) –0.1V
T = –55°C
T = +125°C
(V+) –0.2V
(V+) –0.3V
(V–) +0.3V
T = +125°C
(V–) +0.2V
T = +25°C, –55°C
(V–) +0.1V
PSRR
(V–)
100
–75
–50
–25
0
25
50
75
100
0.1
125
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OPA241, 251
±1
Output Current (mA)
Temperature (°C)
6
±10
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CURVES (CONT)
At TA = +25°C, and RL = 100kΩ connected to VS/2 (ground for VS = ±15V), unless otherwise noted.
Curves apply to OPA241 and OPA251 unless specified.
OPEN-LOOP GAIN vs OUTPUT VOLTAGE SWING
MAXIMUM OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs FREQUENCY
140
30
Open-Loop Gain (dB)
Maximum Output Voltage (Vp-p)
RL = 20kΩ
VS = ±15V
RL = 100kΩ
130
VS = +5V
120
VS = +2.7V
110
RL = 10kΩ
100
90
80
400
300
200
100
15
10
VS = +5V
5
VS = 2.7V
10
0
1k
10k
Frequency (Hz)
OPA241 OFFSET VOLTAGE
PRODUCTION DISTRIBUTION
OPA241 OFFSET VOLTAGE DRIFT
PRODUCTION DISTRIBUTION
100k
25
Typical production
distribution of
packaged units.
VS = +5V
VS = +5V
Percent of Amplifiers (%)
25
100
Output Voltage Swing from Rail (mV)
30
Percent of Amplifiers (%)
20
0
500
Maximum output
voltage without
slew rate-induced
distortion.
VS = ±15V
25
20
15
10
5
20
Typical production
distribution of
packaged units.
15
10
5
0
–225
–200
–175
–150
–125
–100
–75
–50
–25
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
200
225
0
0
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3
Offset Voltage (µV/°C)
Offset Voltage (µV)
OPA251 OFFSET VOLTAGE
PRODUCTION DISTRIBUTION
OPA251 OFFSET VOLTAGE DRIFT
PRODUCTION DISTRIBUTION
30
20
18
20
15
10
5
16
VS = ±15V
Typical production
distribution of
packaged units.
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
0
–225
–200
–175
–150
–125
–100
–75
–50
–25
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
200
225
Percent of Amplifiers (%)
25
Typical production
distribution of
packaged units.
Percent of Amplifiers (%)
VS = ±15V
Offset Voltage (µV)
Offset Voltage Drift (µV/°C)
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OPA241, 251
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CURVES (CONT)
At TA = +25°C, and RL = 100kΩ connected to VS/2 (ground for VS ±15V), unless otherwise noted.
Curves apply to OPA241 and OPA251 unless specified.
QUIESCENT CURRENT
PRODUCTION DISTRIBUTION
QUIESCENT CURRENT
PRODUCT DISTRIBUTION
35
25
Typical production
distribution of
packaged units.
Percent of Amplifiers (%)
20
Typical production
distribution of
packaged units.
VS = ±15V
30
15
10
5
25
20
15
10
5
Quiescent Current (µA)
Quiescent Current (µA)
OPA241
SMALL-SIGNAL STEP RESPONSE
VS = +5V, G = +1, RL = 100kΩ, CL = 100pF
0.5V/div
50mV/div
OPA241
LARGE-SIGNAL STEP RESPONSE
VS = +5V, G + 1, RL = 100kΩ, CL = 100pF
200µs/div
200µs/div
OPA251
SMALL-SIGNAL STEP RESPONSE
VS = ±15V, G = +1, RL = 100kΩ, CL = 500pF
OPA251
LARGE-SIGNAL STEP RESPONSE
VS = ±15V, G = +1, RL = 100kΩ, CL = 500pF
2V/div
2ms/div
200µs/div
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OPA241, 251
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38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
21.5 22 22.5 23 23.5 24 24.5 25 25.5 26 26.5 27
24
22
21
23
0
0
50mV/div
Percent of Amplifiers (%)
VS = +5V
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
voltage as shown in Figure 2. For example, an application
with a total power supply voltage of +5V should limit input
signal current to less than 2.5mA. Again, this precaution is
only required if the input voltage can swing more than
0.5V below the V– supply rail. Figure 3 shows the output
waveform when the input (VIN = ±20V) is greater than the
supplies (VS = ±15V) for the configuration shown in
Figure 1 with RIN = 1kΩ.
The OPA241 and OPA251 are unity-gain stable and suitable
for a wide range of general purpose applications. Power supply
pins should be bypassed with 0.01µF ceramic capacitors.
OPERATING VOLTAGE
OPA241 is laser-trimmed for low offset voltage and drift at
low supply voltage (VS = +5V). OPA251 is trimmed for
±15V operation. Both products operate over the full voltage
range (+2.7V to +36V or ±1.35V to ±18V) with some
compromises in offset voltage and drift performance. However, all other parameters have the same performance. Key
parameters are guaranteed over the specified temperature
range, –40°C to +85°C. Most behavior remains unchanged
throughout the full operating voltage range. Parameters
which vary significantly with operating voltage or temperature are shown in typical performance curves.
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VIN = (V–) –0.5V
Input Current (mA)
10
INPUT VOLTAGE
The input common-mode range of the OPA241 and OPA251
extends from 200mV below the negative rail to 1V from the
positive rail. For normal operation, inputs should be limited
to this range. Input terminals are diode-clamped to the power
supply rails for ESD protection. If the input voltage can
exceed the supplies by 500mV, the input current should be
limited to 5mA (or less). This is easily accomplished with an
input resistor as shown in Figure 1. Many input signals are
inherently current-limited, therefore, a limiting resistor may
not be required.
Operation above dashed
line is not recommended.
Damage can occur if input
current exceeds 5mA.
8
6
4
2
0
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
Total Supply Voltage, VS (V)
FIGURE 2. Output Phase Reversal is a Function of Input
Current and Supply Voltage.
VS = ±15V, VIN = ±20V, RIN = 1kΩ
V+
OPA241
VOUT
VOUT
5V/div
IOVERLOAD
5mA max
VIN
RIN
V–
FIGURE 1. Input Current Protection for Voltage Exceeding
the Supply Voltage.
2ms/div
In non-inverting circuits, some op amps produce a phase
reversal of the output when the input signal exceeds the
amplifier’s linear common-mode range. Under most conditions, the OPA241 will not produce phase reversal. If,
however, the input signal can swing more than 0.5V below
ground (or V–) and the signal source can supply sufficient
current, output inversion could occur. The signal input
current that can cause inversion varies with the supply
FIGURE 3. No Phase Inversion with Inputs Greater than the
Power Supply Voltage.
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OFFSET VOLTAGE TRIM
As mentioned previously, offset voltage of the OPA241 is
laser-trimmed at +5V. The OPA251 is trimmed at ±15V.
Because the initial offset is so low, user adjustment is
usually not required. However, offset voltage trim connections are provided on pins 1 and 5. Offset voltage can be
adjusted by connecting a potentiometer as shown in Figure
4. This adjustment should be used only to null the offset of
the op amp, not to adjust system offset or offset produced by
the signal source. Nulling offset could degrade the offset
drift behavior of the op amp. While it is not possible to
predict the exact change in drift, the effect is usually small.
100k
Capacitive Load (pF)
VS = +2.7V
VS = +5V
Operation above
selected gain curve
not recommended
10k
G = 10
1k
G = –1
Sinking
Sourcing
G = +1
100
CAPACITIVE LOAD AND STABILITY
The OPA241 and OPA251 can drive a wide range of
capacitive loads. However, all op amps under certain conditions may be unstable. Op amp configuration, gain, and load
value are just a few of the factors to consider when determining stability.
–1
–0.1
–0.01
0
0.01
0.1
1
Output Current (mA)
FIGURE 5. Stability–Capacitive Load versus Output Current for Low Supply Voltage.
Figures 5 and 6 show the regions where the OPA241 and
OPA251 have the potential for instability. As shown, the
unity gain configuration with low supplies is the most
susceptible to the effects of capacitive load. With VS = +5V,
G = +1, and IOUT = 0, operation remains stable with load
capacitance up to approximately 200pF. Increasing supply
voltage, output current, and/or gain significantly improves
capacitive load drive. For example, increasing the supplies
to ±15V and gain to 10 allows approximately 2700pF to be
driven.
100k
Capacitive Load (pF)
VS = ±15V
One method of improving capacitive load drive in the unity
gain configuration is to insert a resistor inside the feedback
loop as shown in Figure 7. This reduces ringing with large
capacitive loads while maintaining dc accuracy. For example, with VS = ±1.35V and RS = 5kΩ, the OPA241 and
OPA251 perform well with capacitive loads in excess of
1000pF. Without the series resistor, capacitive load drive is
typically 200pF for these conditions. However, this method
will result in a slight reduction of output voltage swing.
10k
Operation above
selected gain curve
not recommended
G = 10
G = –1
1k
G = +1
Sinking
Sourcing
100
–1
–0.1
–0.01
0
0.01
0.1
1
Output Current (mA)
FIGURE 6. Stability–Capacitive Load versus Output Current for ±15V Supplies.
V+
0.01µF
Use offset adjust pins only to null
offset voltage of op amp—see text.
7
RS
5kΩ
2
6
3
OPA241
OPA241
CL
1
0.01µF 4
VOUT
VIN
5
100kΩ
Trim Range: ±2mV
(V–) = 0V for single supply operation.
FIGURE 7. Series Resistor in Unity Gain Configuration
Improves Capacitive Load Drive.
V–
FIGURE 4. OPA241 and OPA251 Offset Voltage Trim Circuit.
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10
RH
10Ω
To Load
R5
383kΩ
IH
R1
38.3kΩ
High-Side
Current Sense
R3
38.3kΩ
V+
–In
A1
+In OPA241
V+ for A1, A2
R4
20kΩ
R2
19.1kΩ
Out
VO = 10 • IH • RH
V–
+
2.7V to ±15V
R2 and R4 divide down the
common-mode input to A1.
R8
100kΩ
V– for A1, A2
V+
–In
A2
+In OPA241
V–
R7
9.09kΩ
R6
10kΩ
RL
10Ω
Out
VO = 10 • IL • RL
Low-Side
Current Sense
Common-mode range of A2
extends to V– for low-side sensing.
Optional for IB Cancellation
(R7 = R6 II R8)
To Load
IL
NOTE: Low and high-side sensing circuits can be used independently.
FIGURE 8. Low and High-Side Battery Current Sensing.
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