AD AD8012ARM-REEL

a
Dual 350 MHz
Low Power Amplifier
AD8012*
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
FEATURES
Low Power
1.7 mA/Amplifier Supply Current
Fully Specified for ⴞ5 V and +5 V Supplies
High Output Current, 125 mA
High Speed
350 MHz, –3 dB Bandwidth (G = +1)
150 MHz, –3 dB Bandwidth (G = +2)
2,250 V/␮s Slew Rate
20 ns Settling Time to 0.1%
Low Distortion
–72 dBc Worst Harmonic @ 500 kHz, R L = 100 ⍀
–66 dBc Worst Harmonic @ 5 MHz, RL = 1 k⍀
Good Video Specifications (RL = 1 k⍀, G = +2)
0.02% Differential Gain Error
0.06ⴗ Differential Phase Error
Gain Flatness 0.1 dB to 40 MHz
60 ns Overdrive Recovery
Low Offset Voltage, 1.5 mV
Low Voltage Noise, 2.5 nV/√Hz
Available in 8-Lead SOIC and 8-Lead microSOIC
OUT1
1
8 +VS
–IN1
2
7 OUT2
+IN1
3
6 –IN2
–VS
4
5 +IN2
AD8012
–40
G = +2
VOUT = 2V p-p
RF = 750V
–50
DISTORTION – dBc
APPLICATIONS
XDSL, HDSL Line Driver
ADC Buffer
Professional Cameras
CCD Imaging System
Ultrasound Equipment
Digital Camera
–60
3rd
–70
–80
2nd
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The AD8012 is a dual low power current feedback amplifier
capable of providing 350 MHz bandwidth while using only
1.7 mA per amplifier. It is intended for use in high frequency,
wide dynamic range systems where low distortion, high speed
are essential and low power is critical.
With only 1.7 mA of supply current, the AD8012 also offers
exceptional ac specs such as 20 ns settling time and 2,250 V/µs
slew rate. The video specifications are 0.02% differential gain
and 0.06 degree differential phase, excellent for such a low power
amplifier. In addition, the AD8012 has a low offset of 1.5 mV.
The AD8012 is well suited for any application that requires high
performance with minimal power.
The product is available in standard 8-lead SOIC or microSOIC packages and operates over the industrial temperature
range –40°C to +85°C.
–90
10
100
RL – V
1k
Figure 1. Distortion vs. Load Resistance, VS = ± 5 V,
Frequency = 500 kHz
+VS
+
R1
+
AMP 1
RL = 100V
OR
135V
VREF
VIN
R2
VOUT
LINE
POWER
IN dB
–
Np:Ns
TRANSFORMER
–
–VS
Figure 2. Differential Drive Circuit for XDSL Applications
*Protected under U.S. Patent Number 5,537,079.
REV. A
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and
reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its
use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties
which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or
otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
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© Analog Devices, Inc., 1999
AD8012–SPECIFICATIONS
DUAL SUPPLY (@ T = +25ⴗC, V = ⴞ5 V, G = +2, R = 100 ⍀, R = R
A
S
Parameter
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
–3 dB Small Signal Bandwidth
0.1 dB Bandwidth
Large Signal Bandwidth
Slew Rate
Rise and Fall Time
Settling Time
Overdrive Recovery
NOISE/HARMONIC PERFORMANCE
Distortion
2nd Harmonic
3rd Harmonic
Output IP3
IMD
Crosstalk
Input Voltage Noise
Input Current Noise
Differential Gain
Differential Phase
L
F
G
= 750 ⍀, unless otherwise noted)
Conditions
Min
Typ
G = +1, VOUT < 0.4 V p-p, RL = 1 kΩ
G␣ =␣ +2, VOUT < 0.4 V p-p, RL = 1 kΩ
G␣ =␣ +2, VOUT < 0.4 V p-p, RL = 100 Ω
VOUT < 0.4 V p-p, RL = 1 kΩ/100 Ω
VOUT = 4 V p-p
VOUT = 4 V p-p
VOUT = 2 V p-p
0.1%, VOUT = 2 V p-p
0.02%, VOUT = 2 V p-p
2× Overdrive
270
95
350
150
90
40/23
75
2,250
3
20
35
60
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
V/µs
ns
ns
ns
ns
–89/–73
–78/–62
–84/–72
–66/–52
30/40
–79/–77
–70
2.5
15
0.02/0.02
0.3/0.06
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBm
dBc
dB
nV/√Hz
pA/√Hz
%
Degrees
VOUT = 2 V p-p, G = +2
500 kHz, RL = 1 kΩ/100 Ω
5 MHz, RL = 1 kΩ/100 Ω
500 kHz, RL = 1 kΩ/100 Ω
5 MHz, RL = 1 kΩ/100 Ω
500 kHz, ∆f = 10 kHz, RL = 1 kΩ/100 Ω
500 kHz, ∆f = 10 kHz, RL = 1 kΩ/100 Ω
5 MHz, RL = 100 Ω
f = 10 kHz
f = 10 kHz,␣ +Input, –Input
f = 3.58 MHz, RL = 150 Ω/1 kΩ, G = +2
f = 3.58 MHz, RL = 150 Ω/1 kΩ, G = +2
DC PERFORMANCE
Input Offset Voltage
Open-Loop Transimpedance
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Input Resistance
Input Capacitance
Input Bias Current
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio
Input Common-Mode Voltage Range
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Output Resistance
Output Voltage Swing
Output Current
Short Circuit Current
± 1.5
TMIN –T MAX
VOUT = ±2 V, RL = 100 Ω
TMIN –T MAX
+Input
+Input
+Input, –Input
+Input, –Input, TMIN –T MAX
VCM = ± 2.5 V
G = +2
TMIN –T MAX
240
200
Operating Range
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
±4
±5
500
450
2.3
±3
Units
mV
mV
kΩ
kΩ
–56
± 3.8
–60
± 4.1
kΩ
pF
µA
µA
dB
V
± 3.85
70
0.1
±4
125
500
Ω
V
mA
mA
POWER SUPPLY
Supply Current/Amp
1.7
TMIN –T MAX
Dual Supply
Max
± 1.5
–58
–60
± 12
± 15
1.8
1.9
± 6.0
mA
mA
V
dB
Specifications subject to change without notice.
–2–
REV. A
AD8012
SINGLE SUPPLY (@ T +25ⴗC, V
A
S
= +5 V, G = +2, RL = 100 ⍀, R F = RG = 750 ⍀, unless otherwise noted)
Parameter
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
–3 dB Small Signal Bandwidth
0.1 dB Bandwidth
Large Signal Bandwidth
Slew Rate
Rise and Fall Time
Settling Time
Overdrive Recovery
NOISE/HARMONIC PERFORMANCE
Distortion
2nd Harmonic
3rd Harmonic
Output IP3
IMD
Crosstalk
Input Voltage Noise
Input Current Noise
Differential Gain
Differential Phase
Conditions
Min
Typ
G = +1, VOUT < 0.4 V p-p, RL = 1 kΩ
G␣ =␣ +2, VOUT < 0.4 V p-p, RL = 1 kΩ
G␣ =␣ +2, VOUT < 0.4 V p-p, RL = 100 Ω
VOUT < 0.4 V p-p, RL = 1 kΩ/100 Ω
VOUT = 2 V p-p
VOUT = 3 V p-p
VOUT = 2 V p-p
0.1%, VOUT = 2 V p-p
0.02%, VOUT = 2 V p-p
2× Overdrive
220
90
300
140
85
43/24
60
1,200
2
25
40
60
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
V/µs
ns
ns
ns
ns
–87/–71
–77/–61
–89/–72
–78/–52
30/40
–77/–80
–70
2.5
15
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBm
dBc
dB
nV/√Hz
pA/√Hz
0.03/0.03
0.4/0.08
%
Degrees
VOUT = 2 V p-p, G = +2
500 kHz, RL = 1 kΩ/100 Ω
5 MHz, RL = 1 kΩ/100 Ω
500 kHz, RL = 1 kΩ/100 Ω
5 MHz, RL = 1 kΩ/100 Ω
500 kHz, RL = 1 kΩ/100 Ω
500 kHz, RL = 1 kΩ/100 Ω
5 MHz, RL = 100 Ω
f = 10 kHz
f = 10 kHz,␣ +Input, –Input
Black Level Clamped to +2 V, f = 3.58 MHz
RL = 150 Ω/1 kΩ
RL = 150 Ω/1 kΩ
DC PERFORMANCE
Input Offset Voltage
Open-Loop Transimpedance
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Input Resistance
Input Capacitance
Input Bias Current
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio
Input Common-Mode Voltage Range
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Output Resistance
Output Voltage Swing
Output Current
Short Circuit Current
±1
TMIN –T MAX
VOUT = 2 V p-p, RL = 100 Ω
TMIN –T MAX
+Input
+Input
+Input, –Input
+Input, –Input, TMIN –T MAX
VCM = 1.5 V to 3.5 V
200
150
Operating Range
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
REV. A
–60
1.2 to 3.8
1 to 4
50
0.1
0.9 to 4.2
100
500
Ω
V
mA
mA
3
–58
–3–
mV
mV
kΩ
kΩ
–56
1.5 to 3.5
1.55
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Units
kΩ
pF
µA
µA
dB
V
POWER SUPPLY
Supply Current/Amp
TMIN –T MAX
Single Supply
±3
±4
400
450
2.3
±3
G = +2
TMIN –T MAX
Max
–60
± 12
± 15
1.75
1.85
12
mA
mA
V
dB
AD8012
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS 1
MAXIMUM POWER DISSIPATION
Supply␣ Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.6␣ V
Internal␣ Power␣ Dissipation2
Small␣ Outline␣ Package (R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.8␣ W
microSOIC Package (RM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.6 W
Input Voltage (Common Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ± VS
Differential␣ Input␣ Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ± 2.5␣ V
Output Short Circuit Duration
␣ ␣ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Observe Power Derating Curves
Storage Temperature Range RM, R . . . . . . –65°C to +125°C
Operating Temperature Range (A Grade) . . –40°C to +85°C
Lead Temperature Range (Soldering␣ 10␣ sec) . . . . . . . +300°C
The maximum power that can be safely dissipated by the AD8012
is limited by the associated rise in junction temperature. The maximum safe junction temperature for plastic encapsulated devices
is determined by the glass transition temperature of the plastic,
approximately +150°C. Temporarily exceeding this limit may
cause a shift in parametric performance due to a change in the
stresses exerted on the die by the package. Exceeding a junction
temperature of +175°C for an extended period can result in device failure.
The output stage of the AD8012 is designed for maximum load
current capability. As a result, shorting the output to common
can cause the AD8012 to source or sink 500 mA. To ensure
proper operation, it is necessary to observe the maximum power
derating curves. Direct connection of the output to either power
supply rail can destroy the device.
NOTES
1Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only; functional operation of the
device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating
conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
2Specification is for device in free air at +25 °C
8-Lead SOIC Package: θJA = 155°C/W
8-Lead microSOIC Package: θ JA = 200°C/W
MAXIMUM POWER DISSIPATION – Watts
2.0
TJ = +1508C
1.5
8-LEAD SOIC
PACKAGE
1.0
0.5
8-LEAD
microSOIC
0
–50 –40 –30 –20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE – 8C
80 90
Figure 3. Plot of Maximum Power Dissipation vs.
Temperature for AD8012
CAUTION
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily
accumulate on the human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection.
Although the AD8012 features proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage may
occur on devices subjected to high energy electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD
precautions are recommended to avoid performance degradation or loss of functionality.
␣␣␣␣
WARNING!
ESD SENSITIVE DEVICE
ORDERING GUIDE
Model
Temperature
Range
Package
Description
Package
Options
Brand
Code
AD8012AR
AD8012AR-REEL
AD8012AR-REEL7
AD8012ARM
AD8012ARM-REEL
AD8012ARM-REEL7
–40°C to +85°C
–40°C to +85°C
–40°C to +85°C
–40°C to +85°C
–40°C to +85°C
–40°C to +85°C
8-Lead SOIC
13” Tape and Reel
7” Tape and Reel
8-Lead microSOIC
13” Tape and Reel
7” Tape and Reel
SO-8
SO-8
SO-8
RM-08
RM-08
RM-08
H6A
H6A
H6A
–4–
REV. A
Typical Performance Characteristics– AD8012
750V
750V
750V
VOUT
RL
VIN
49.9V
0.1mF
0.1mF
+
750V
VIN
VOUT
RL
53.6V
+VS
10mF
+
0.1mF
10mF
0.1mF
+
+
+VS
10mF
10mF
–VS
–VS
Figure 4. Test Circuit; Gain = +2
20mV
Figure 7. Test Circuit; Gain = –1
5ns
20mV
Figure 5.* 100 mV Step Response; G = +2, VS = ± 2.5 V or
± 5 V, RL = 1 kΩ
1V
Figure 8.* 100 mV Step Response; G = –1, V S = ±2.5 V or
± 5 V, RL = 1 kΩ
10ns
1V
Figure 6. 4 V Step Response; G = +2, V S = ± 5 V, RL = 1 kΩ
10ns
Figure 9. 4 V Step Response; G = –1, VS = ± 5 V, RL = 1 k Ω
*NOTE:␣ VS = ± 2.5 V operation is identical to VS = +5 V single supply operation.
REV. A
5ns
–5–
AD8012
20mV
20mV
5ns
Figure 13.* 100 mV Step Response; G = –1, VS = ±2.5 V or
± 5 V, RL = 100 Ω
Figure 10.* 100 mV Step Response; G = +2, VS = ± 2.5 V or
± 5 V, RL = 100 Ω
500mV
500mV
10ns
10ns
Figure 14. 2 V Step Response; G = –1, VS = ± 2.5 V, RL = 100 Ω
Figure 11. 2 V Step Response; G = +2, VS = ±2.5 V, RL = 100 Ω
1V
5ns
1V
10ns
10ns
Figure 15. 4 V Step Response; G = –1, VS = ±5 V, RL = 100 Ω
Figure 12. 4 V Step Response; G = +2, VS = ± 5 V, RL = 100 Ω
*NOTE:␣ VS = ± 2.5 V operation is identical to VS = +5 V single supply operation.
–6–
REV. A
AD8012
–40
–40
G = +2
VOUT = 2V p-p
RF = 750V
–50
G = +2
VOUT = 2V p-p
RF = 750V
–50
DISTORTION – dBc
DISTORTION – dBc
2nd
–60
3rd
–70
–60
–70
3rd
–80
–80
2nd
–90
10
100
RL – V
–90
1k
Figure 16. Distortion vs. Load Resistance; VS = ± 5 V,
Frequency = 500 kHz
10
100
RL – V
Figure 19. Distortion vs. Load Resistance; VS = +5 V,
Frequency = 500 kHz
–40
–40
3rd
RL = 100V
2nd
RL = 100V
–60
DISTORTION – dBc
DISTORTION 2 dBc
3rd
RL = 100V
3rd
RL = 1kV
–80
2nd
RL = 1kV
–100
2nd
RL = 1kV
2nd
RL = 100V
–80
G = +2
VOUT = 2V p-p
RF = 750V
3rd
RL = 1kV
10
G = +2
VOUT = 2V p-p
RF = 750V
10
1
20
20
FREQUENCY – MHz
Figure 17. Distortion vs. Frequency; VS = ±5 V
Figure 20. Distortion vs. Frequency; VS = +5 V
0.5
0.5
G = +2
VO = 0.3V p-p
RF = 750V
RL = 100V
VS = 65V
0.3
0.2
0.3
0.1
0
–0.1
–0.2
0.2
0.1
0
–0.1
–0.2
–0.3
–0.3
–0.4
–0.4
–0.5
0.1
1
10
FREQUENCY 2 MHz
G = +2
VO = 0.3V p-p
RF = 750V
RL = 100V
VS = +5V
0.4
NORMALIZED GAIN 2 dB
0.4
NORMALIZED GAIN 2 dB
–60
–100
1
FREQUENCY 2 MHz
–0.5
100
Figure 18. Gain Flatness; VS = ± 5 V
REV. A
1k
0.1
1
10
FREQUENCY 2 MHz
Figure 21. Gain Flatness; VS = +5 V
–7–
100
AD8012
5
5
VO = 0.3V p-p
RF = 750V
RL = 100V
VS = 65V
1
0
–1
G = +10
–2
G = +1
G = +2
–3
1
0
–1
–4
10
FREQUENCY 2 MHz
G = +2
–3
–5
100
1
500
G = +1
G = +10
–2
–5
10
FREQUENCY – MHz
100
500
Figure 22. Frequency Response; VS = ± 5 V
Figure 25. Frequency Response; VS = +5 V
9
3
1VRMS
G = +2
RF = 750V
RL = 100V
VS = 65V
6
3
1V RMS
–3
0
–3
–6
–9
–12
–6
–9
–12
–15
–18
–15
–21
–18
–24
–27
1
10
FREQUENCY 2 MHz
100
500
1
Figure 23. Output Voltage vs. Frequency; V S = ± 5 V,
G = +2 V, RL = 100 Ω
10
FREQUENCY 2 MHz
100
500
Figure 26. Output Voltage vs. Frequency; VS = +5 V,
G = +2 V, RL = 100 Ω
0
0
VIN = 0.2V p-p
VS = 65V, +5V
–10
–10
–20
–20
–30
–30
–40
–40
VS = +5V OR 65V
G = +2
RF = 750V
–PSRR
PSRR – dB
+PSRR
–50
–60
–50
–60
–70
–70
–80
–80
–90
–90
–100
0.03
G = +2
RF = 750V
RL = 100V
VS = +5V
0
–21
CMRR 2 dB
2
–4
1
OUTPUT VOLTAGE 2 dBV
3
2
OUTPUT VOLTAGE 2 dBV
NORMALIZED GAIN 2 dB
3
VO = 0.3V p-p
RF = 750V
RL = 100V
VS = +5V
4
NORMALIZED GAIN 2 dB
4
0.1
10
1
FREQUENCY – MHz
100
–100
500
100k
1M
10M
FREQUENCY – Hz
100M
500M
Figure 27. PSRR vs. Frequency; VS = ± 5 V, +5 V
Figure 24. CMRR vs. Frequency; V S = ±5 V, +5 V
–8–
REV. A
1k
OUTPUT RESISTANCE 2 V
INPUT VOLTAGE NOISE – nV/ Hz
G = +2
RF = 750V
100
10
VS = +5V
VS = 65V
1
0.1
0.01
0.03
0.1
10
1
FREQUENCY – MHz
100
4.0
30
3.8
28
3.6
26
3.4
24
3.2
22
3.0
20
18
2.8
CURRENT NOISE
+IN/–IN
16
2.4
14
2.2
VOLTAGE NOISE
12
2.6
2.0
100
500
1k
Figure 31. Noise vs. Frequency
Figure 28. Output Resistance vs. Frequency
135
–40
PHASE
–80
–120
75
55
–160
TZ(s)
35
–200
15
–240
–5
1E+03
1E+04
1E+05
1E+06
1E+07
FREQUENCY 2 Hz
1E+08
PHASE – Degrees
95
TZ 2 dB V
PEAK-TO-PEAK OUTPUT AT 5MHz (#1% THD) 2 V
0
115
10
100k
10k
FREQUENCY – Hz
–280
1E+09
9
RL = 1kV
8
f = 5MHz
G = 12
R F = 750V
7
6
RL = 100V
5
4
3
2
1
0
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
TOTAL SUPPLY VOLTAGE 2 Volts
10
Figure 32. Output Swing vs. Supply
Figure 29. Open-Loop Transimpedance and Phase vs.
Frequency
9
SWING – V p-p
7
6
5
+5V
4
3
2
1
0
0.1%
10
100
LOAD – V
1k
5ns
10k
t=0
Figure 33. Settling Time, VS = ±5 V
Figure 30. Output Swing vs. Load
REV. A
G = +2
RF = 750V
RL = 100V
2V STEP
OUTPUT VOLTAGE ERROR – 0.1%/Div
65V
8
–9–
11
INPUT CURRENT NOISE – pA/ Hz
AD8012
AD8012
5
5
VO = 0.3V p-p
RF = 750V
RL = 1kV
NORMALIZED GAIN 2 dB
3
3
2
1
0
G = +1
–1
G = +10
–2
G = +2
2
1
0
G = +1
–1
G = +10
–2
G = +2
–3
–3
–4
–4
–5
–5
1
10
FREQUENCY – MHz
100
1
500
Figure 34. Frequency Response; VS = ±5 V
10
FREQUENCY – MHz
100
500
Figure 37. Frequency Response; VS = +5 V
0.5
0.5
VO = 0.3V p-p
G = +2
RF = 750V
RL = 1kV
0.3
VO = 0.3V p-p
RF = 750V
RL = 1kV
0.4
0.3
NORMALIZED GAIN – dB
0.4
NORMALIZED GAIN – dB
VO = 0.3V p-p
RF = 750V
RL = 1kV
4
NORMALIZED GAIN 2 dB
4
0.2
0.1
0
–0.1
–0.2
0.2
0.1
0
–0.1
–0.2
–0.3
–0.3
–0.4
–0.4
–0.5
–0.5
0.1
1
10
FREQUENCY – MHz
0.1
100
Figure 35. Gain Flatness; VS = ± 5 V
1
10
FREQUENCY – MHz
100
Figure 38. Gain Flatness; VS = +5 V
–20
INPUT REFERRED ERROR – dB
–30
–40
DRIVER
VO = 2V p-p
RL = 100V
+3V
VOUT
–50
–60
VIN
SIDE 1
–70
0V
0V
0V
–80
VIN
SIDE 2
0V
–90
VOUT
–100
–3V
–110
–120
0.03
VOUT, 2V/DIV
0.1
10
1
FREQUENCY – MHz
100
20ns
500
Figure 39. Overdrive Recovery; VS = ±5 V, G = +2,
RF = 750 Ω, RL = 100 Ω, V IN = 3 V p-p (T = 1 µ s)
Figure 36. Crosstalk vs. Frequency
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REV. A
AD8012
THEORY OF OPERATION
The AD8012 is a dual high speed CF amplifier that attains new
levels of bandwidth (BW), power, distortion and signal swing
capability. Its wide dynamic performance (including noise) is
the result of both a new complementary high speed bipolar
process and a new and unique architectural design. The AD8012
basically uses a two gain stage complementary design approach
versus the traditional “single stage” complementary mirror
structure sometimes referred to as the Nelson amplifier. Though
twin stages have been tried before, they typically consumed
high power since they were of a folded cascade design much like
the AD9617. This design allows for the standing or quiescent
current to add to the high signal or slew current-induced stages.
In the time domain, the large signal output rise/fall time and
slew rate is typically controlled by the small signal BW of the
amplifier and the input signal step amplitude respectively, not
the dc quiescent current of the gain stages (with the exception
of input level shift diodes Q1/Q2). Using two stages vs. one
also allows for a higher overall gain bandwidth product (GBWP)
for the same power, thus lower signal distortion and the ability
to drive heavier external loads. In addition, the second gain
stage also isolates (divides down) A3’s input reflected load drive
and the nonlinearities created resulting in relatively lower distortion and higher open-loop gain.
Overall, when “high” external load drive and low ac distortion
is a requirement, a twin gain stage integrating amplifier like the
AD8012 will provide excellent results for lower power over the
A1
IPN
IPP
traditional single stage complementary devices. In addition,
being a CF amplifier, closed-loop BW variations versus external gain variations (varying RN) will be much lower compared
to a VF op amp, where the BW varies inversely with gain. Another key attribute of this amplifier is its ability to run on a
single 5 V supply due in part to its wide common-mode input
and output voltage range capability. For 5 V supply operation,
the device obviously consumes half the quiescent power (vs.
10 V supply) with little degradation in its ac and dc performance characteristics. See data sheet comparisons.
DC GAIN CHARACTERISTICS
Gain stages A1/A1B and A2/A2B combined provide negative
feedforward transresistance gain. See Figure 40. Stage A3 is a
unity gain buffer which provides external load isolation to A2.
Each stage uses a symmetrical complementary design. (A3 is
also complementary though not explicitly shown). This is done
to reduce both second order signal distortion and overall quiescent power as discussed above. In the quasi dc to low frequency
region, the closed loop gain relationship can be approximated
as:
G = 1+R F /RN
G = –R F /RN
These basic relationships above are common to all traditional
operational amplifiers.
CD
Z1 = R1 || C1
Z1
–VI
IQ1
noninverting operation
inverting operation
A2
C P1
CP2
Q3
ICQ + IO
IR + IFC
Q1
VN
–
VP
+
VO 9
ZI
VO
RL
Z2
Q2
A3
RF
IE
IR – IFC
Q4
RN
ICQ – IO
Z1
IQ1
–VI
INP
IPN
A2
C P1
AD8012
A1
CD
Figure 40. Simplified Block Diagram
REV. A
–11–
CL
AD8012
APPLICATIONS
Line Driving for HDSL
TO
RECEIVER
CIRCUITRY
High Bitrate Digital Subscriber Line (HDSL) is becoming
popular as a means of providing full duplex data communication
at rates up to 1.544 MBPS or 2.048 MBPS over moderate distances via conventional telephone twisted pair wires. Traditional
T1 (E1 in Europe) requires repeaters every 3,000 feet to 6,000
feet to boost the signal strength and allow transmission over
distances of up to 12,000 feet. In order to achieve repeaterless
transmission over this distance, an HDSL modem requires
transmitted power level of +13.5 dBm (assuming a line impedance of 135 Ω).
HDSL uses the Two Binary/One Quaternary line code (2B1Q).
A sample 2B1Q waveform is shown in Figure 41. The digital bit
stream is broken up into groups of two bits. Four analogue
voltages (called quaternary symbols) are used to represent the
four possible combinations of two bits. These symbols are assigned arbitrary names +3, +1, –1 and –3. The corresponding
voltage levels are produced by a DAC that is usually part of an
Analog Front End Circuit (AFEC). Before being applied to the
line, the DAC output is low-pass filtered and acquires the sinusoidal form shown in Figure 41. Finally, the filtered signal is
applied to the line driver. The line voltages that correspond to
the quaternary symbols +3, +1, –1 and –3 are 2.64 V, 0.88 V,
–0.88 V and –2.64 V. This gives a peak-to-peak line voltage of
5.28 V.
SYMBOL
NAME VOLTAGE
+3
DAC
OUTPUT
2.64V
+1
0.88V
–1
–0.88V
–3
–2.64V
FILTERED
OUTPUT
TO LINE
DRIVER
–1
01
+3
10
+1
11
–3
00
–3
00
+5V
0.1mF
1/2
AD8012
+
RF
750V
6V p-p
RG
1.5kV
UP TO
12,000 FEET
66.5V
RF 12V p-p
750V
6V p-p
135V
66.5V
0.1mF
–
1:1
1:1
1/2
AD8012
TO
RECEIVER
CIRCUITRY
–5V
GAIN = +2
Figure 42. Differential for HDSL Applications
The immediate effect of back-termination is that the signal from
the amplifier is halved before being applied to the line. This
doubles the power the amplifier must deliver. However, the
back-termination resistors also play an important second role.
Full-duplex data transmission systems like HDSL simultaneously transmit data in both directions. As a result, the signal
on the line and across the back termination resistors is the composite of the transmitted and received signal. The termination
resistors are used to tap off this signal and feed it to the receive
circuitry. Because the receive circuitry “knows” what is being
transmitted, the transmitted data can be subtracted from the
digitized composite signal to reveal the received data.
Driving a line with a differential signal offers a number of advantages compared to a single-ended drive. Because the two
outputs are always 180 degrees out of phase relative to one
another, the differential signal output is double the output amplitude of either of the op amps. As a result, the differential
amplifier can have a peak-to-peak swing of 16 V (each op amp
can swing to ±4 V), even though the power supply is ± 5 V.
+1
11
+3
10
–3
00
–1
01
–1
01
+1
11
–1
01
–3
00
Figure 41. Time Domain Representation of a HDSL Signal
Many of the elements of a classic differential line driver are
shown in the HDSL line driver in Figure 42. A 6 V peak-topeak differential signal is applied to the input. The differential
gain of the amplifier (1+2 RF/RG) is set to +2, so the resulting
differential output signal is 12 V p-p.
As is normal in telephony applications, a transformer galvanically isolates the differential amplifier from the line. In this case
a 1:1 turns ratio is used. In order to correctly terminate the line,
it is necessary to set the output impedance of the amplifier to be
equal to the impedance of the line being driven (135 Ω in this
case). Because the transformer has a turns ratio of 1:1, the impedance reflected from the line is equal to the line impedance
of 135 Ω (RREFL = R LINE/Turns Ratio2). As a result, two 66.5 Ω
resistors correctly terminate the line.
In addition to this, even-order harmonics (2nd, 4th, 6th, etc.) of
the two single-ended outputs tend to cancel out one another, so
the Total Harmonic Distortion (quadratic sum of all harmonics)
decreases compared to the single-ended case, even as the signal
amplitude is doubled. This is particularly advantageous for the
case of the second harmonic. As it is very close to the fundamental, filtering becomes difficult. In this application, the THD
is dominated by the third harmonic which is 65 dB below the
carrier (i.e., Spurious Free Dynamic Range = –65 dBc).
Differential line driving also helps to preserve the integrity of
the transmitted signal in the presence of Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI). EMI tends to induce itself equally on to both
the positive and negative signal line. As a result, a receiver with
good common-mode rejection, will amplify the original signal
while rejecting induced (common-mode) EMI.
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REV. A
AD8012
Choosing the Appropriate Turns Ratio for the Transformer
Increasing the peak-to-peak output signal from the amplifier in
the previous example, combined with a variation in the turns
ratio of the transformer, can yield further enhancements to the
circuit. The output signal swing of the AD8012 can be increased
to about ±3.9 V before clipping occurs. This increases the peakto-peak output of the differential amplifier to 15.6 V. Because
the signal applied to the primary winding is now bigger, the
transformer turns ratio of 1:1 can be replaced with a (stepdown) turns ratio of about 1.3:1 (from amplifier to line). This
steps the 7.8 V peak-to-peak primary voltage down to 6 V. This
is the same secondary voltage as before so the resulting power
delivered to the line is the same.
The received signal, which is small relative to the transmitted
signal, will, however be stepped up by a factor of 1.3. Amplifying
the received signal in this manner enhances its signal-to-noise
ratio and is useful when the received signal is small compared to
the to-be-transmitted signal.
The impedance reflected from the 135 Ω line now becomes
228 Ω (1.3 2 times 135 Ω). With a correctly terminated line, the
amplifier must now drive a total load of 456 Ω (114 Ω + 114 Ω
+ 228 Ω), considerably less than the original 270 Ω load. This
reduces the drive current from the op amps by about 40%.
The PCB should have a ground plane covering all unused portions of the component side of the board to provide a low impedance ground path. The ground plane should be removed
from the area near the input pins to reduce stray capacitance.
Chip capacitors should be used for supply bypassing (see Figure 43). One end should be connected to the ground plane
and the other within 1/8 in. of each power pin. An additional
(4.7 µF–10 µF) tantalum electrolytic capacitor should be connected in parallel.
The feedback resistor should be located close to the inverting
input pin in order to keep the stray capacitance at this node to a
minimum. Capacitance greater than 1.5 pF at the inverting
input will significantly affect high speed performance when
operating at low noninverting gains.
Stripline design techniques should be used for long signal traces
(greater than about 1 in.). These should be designed with the
proper system characteristic impedance and be properly terminated at each end.
RO*
RF
RG
VIN
VOUT
+VS
RT
10mF
+
0.1mF
More significant however is the reduction in dynamic power
consumption; that is, the power the amplifier must consume in
order to deliver the load power. Increasing the output signal so
that it is as close as possible to the power rails, minimizes the
power consumed in the amplifier.
There is, however, a price to pay in terms of increased signal
distortion. Increasing the output signal of each op amp from the
original ± 3 V to ± 3.9 V reduces the Spurious Free Dynamic
Range (SFDR) from –65 dB to –50 dB (measured at 500 kHz),
even though the overall load impedance has increased from
270 Ω to 456 Ω.
*RO CHOSEN FOR CHARACTERISTIC IMPEDANCE.
INVERTING CONFIGURATION
RF
RG
RO*
VOUT
LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS
VIN
The specified high speed performance of the AD8012 requires
careful attention to board layout and component selection.
Table I shows recommended component values for the AD8012
and Figures 44–49 show recommended layouts for the 8-lead
SOIC and microSOIC packages for a positive gain. Proper RF
design techniques and low parasitic component selections are
mandatory.
0.1mF
RT
10mF
+
–VS
*RO CHOSEN FOR CHARACTERISTIC IMPEDANCE.
NONINVERTING CONFIGURATION
Figure 43. Inverting and Noninverting Configurations
Table I. Typical Bandwidth vs. Gain Setting Resistors
Gain
RF
RG
RT
Small Signal –3 dB BW (MHz),
VS = ⴞ5 V, RL = 1 k⍀
–1
+1
+2
+10
750 Ω
750 Ω
750 Ω
750 Ω
750 Ω
–
750 Ω
82.5 Ω
53.6 Ω
49.9 Ω
49.9 Ω
49.9 Ω
110
350
150
40
RT chosen for 50 Ω characteristic input impedance.
REV. A
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AD8012
Figure 44. Universal SOIC Noninverter Top Silkscreen
Figure 47. Universal microSOIC Noninverter Top Silkscreen
Figure 45. Universal SOIC Noninverter Top
Figure 48. Universal microSOIC Noninverter Top
Figure 46. Universal SOIC Noninverter Bottom
Figure 49. Universal microSOIC Noninverter Bottom
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AD8012
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
Dimensions shown in inches and (mm).
C3207a–0–12/99
8-Lead SOIC
(SO-8)
0.1968 (5.00)
0.1890 (4.80)
0.1574 (4.00)
0.1497 (3.80)
8
5
1
4
PIN 1
0.0098 (0.25)
0.0040 (0.10)
SEATING
PLANE
0.2440 (6.20)
0.2284 (5.80)
0.0688 (1.75)
0.0532 (1.35)
0.0500 0.0192 (0.49)
(1.27) 0.0138 (0.35)
BSC
0.0196 (0.50)
x 45°
0.0099 (0.25)
0.0098 (0.25)
0.0075 (0.19)
8°
0°
0.0500 (1.27)
0.0160 (0.41)
8-Lead microSOIC
(RM-08)
0.122 (3.10)
0.114 (2.90)
8
5
0.199 (5.05)
0.187 (4.75)
0.122 (3.10)
0.114 (2.90)
1
4
PIN 1
0.0256 (0.65) BSC
0.120 (3.05)
0.112 (2.84)
0.043 (1.09)
0.037 (0.94)
0.006 (0.15)
0.002 (0.05)
0.018 (0.46)
0.008 (0.20)
0.011 (0.28)
0.003 (0.08)
33°
27°
0.028 (0.71)
0.016 (0.41)
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
SEATING
PLANE
0.120 (3.05)
0.112 (2.84)
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