AD AD8305

100 dB Range (10 nA to 1 mA)
Logarithmic Converter
AD8305*
FEATURES
Optimized for Fiber Optic Photodiode Interfacing
Measures Current over 5 Decades
Law Conformance 0.1 dB from 10 nA to 1 mA
Single- or Dual-Supply Operation (3 V to 12 V Total)
Full Log-Ratio Capabilities
Nominal Slope of 10 mV/dB (200 mV/Decade)
Nominal Intercept of 1 nA (Set by External Resistor)
Optional Adjustment of Slope and Intercept
Complete and Temperature Stable
Rapid Response Time for a Given Current Level
Miniature 16-Lead Chip Scale Package
(LFCSP 3 mm ⴛ 3 mm)
Low Power: ~5 mA Quiescent Current
APPLICATIONS
Optical Power Measurement
Wide Range Baseband Logarithmic Compression
Measurement of Current and Voltage Ratios
Optical Absorbance Measurement
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD8305 is an inexpensive microminiature logarithmic
converter optimized for determining optical power in fiber optic
systems. It uses an advanced implementation of a classic translinear (junction based) technique to provide a large dynamic
range in a versatile and easily used form. A single-supply voltage of
between 3 V and 12 V is adequate; dual supplies may optionally
be used. The low quiescent current (typically 5 mA) permits use
in battery-operated applications.
The input current, IPD, of 10 nA to 1 mA applied to the INPT
pin is the collector current of an optimally scaled NPN transistor, which converts this current to a voltage (VBE) with a precise
logarithmic relationship. A second such converter is used to
handle the reference current (IREF) applied to pin IREF. These
input nodes are biased slightly above ground (0.5 V). This is generally acceptable for photodiode applications where the anode
does not need to be grounded. Similarly, this bias voltage is
easily accounted for in generating IREF. The output of the logarithmic front end is available at Pin VLOG.
The basic logarithmic slope at this output is nominally 200 mV/
decade (10 mV/dB). Thus, a 100 dB range corresponds to an
output change of 1 V. When this voltage (or the buffer output)
is applied to an ADC that permits an external reference voltage
to be employed, the AD8305’s voltage reference output of 2.5 V
at Pin VREF can be used to improve the scaling accuracy. Suitable ADCs include the AD7810 (serial 10-bit), AD7823 (serial
*Protected by U.S. Patent No. 4,604,532 and 5,519,308; other patents pending.
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
VP
0.20 log10
VPOS
( )
VRDZ
VOUT
80k⍀
VREF
200k⍀
2.5V
20k⍀
0.5V
SCAL
VBE2
VBIAS
BIAS
GENERATOR
COMM
IREF
Q2
Q1
IPD
–
+
0.5V
14.2k⍀
TEMPERATURE
COMPENSATION
VBE1
INPT
VSUM
IPD
1nA
ILOG
BFIN
451⍀
VLOG
6.69k⍀
COMM
VNEG
COMM
8-bit), and AD7813 (parallel, 8-bit or 10-bit). Other values of
the logarithmic slope can be provided using a simple external
resistor network.
The logarithmic intercept (also known as the reference current)
is nominally positioned at 1 nA by the use of the externally
generated current, IREF, of 10 mA, provided by a 200 kW resistor
connected between VREF, at 2.5 V, and the reference input
IREF, at 0.5 V. The intercept can be adjusted over a wide range
by varying this resistor. The AD8305 can also operate in a logratio mode, with the numerator current applied to INPT and
the denominator current applied to IREF.
A buffer amplifier is provided for driving a substantial load, for
use in raising the basic slope of 10 mV/dB to higher values, as a
precision comparator (threshold detector), or in implementing
low-pass filters. Its rail-to-rail output stage can swing to within
100 mV of the positive and negative supply rails, and its peak
current sourcing capacity is 25 mA.
It is a fundamental aspect of translinear logarithmic converters
that the small signal bandwidth falls as the current level diminishes, and the low frequency noise-spectral density increases. At
the 10 nA level, the bandwidth of the AD8305 is about 50 kHz,
and increases in proportion to IPD up to a maximum value of
about 15 MHz. Using the buffer amplifier, the increase in noise
level at low currents can be addressed by using it to realize lowpass filters of up to three poles.
The AD8305 is available in a 16-lead LFCSP package and is
specified for operation from –40∞C to +85∞C.
REV. A
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(V = 5 V, V = 0 V, T = 25C, R
AD8305–SPECIFICATIONS otherwise
noted.)
P
N
A
Parameter
Conditions
INPUT INTERFACE
Specified Current Range, IPD
Input Current Min/Max Limits
Reference Current, IREF, Range
Summing Node Voltage
Temperature Drift
Input Offset Voltage
Pin 4, INPT, Pin 3, IREF
Flows toward INPT Pin
Flows toward INPT Pin
Flows toward IREF Pin
Internally Preset; May be Altered by User
–40∞C < TA < +85∞C
VINPT – VSUM, VIREF – VSUM
LOGARITHMIC OUTPUT
Logarithmic Slope
Pin 9, VLOG
REF
Min
Logarithmic Intercept1
REFERENCE OUTPUT
Voltage wrt Ground
Maximum Output Current
Incremental Output Resistance
OUTPUT BUFFER
Input Offset Voltage
Input Bias Current
Incremental Input Resistance
Output Range
Incremental Output Resistance
Peak Source/Sink Current
Small Signal Bandwidth
Slew Rate
POWER SUPPLY
Positive Supply Voltage
Quiescent Current
Negative Supply Voltage (Optional)
–40∞C < TA < +85∞C
10 nA < IPD < 1 mA
IPD > 1 mA
IPD > 1 mA
Typ
10 n
10 n
0.46
0.5
0.015
–20
190
185
0.3
0.1
–40∞C < TA < +85∞C
Law Conformance Error
Wideband Noise2
Small Signal Bandwidth2
Maximum Output Voltage
Minimum Output Voltage
Output Resistance
= 200 k, and VRDZ connected to VREF, unless
Limited by VN = 0 V
4.375
Max
Unit
1m
10 m
1m
0.54
A
A
A
V
mV/∞C
mV
+20
200
1
0.1
0.7
0.7
1.7
0.01
5
210
215
1.7
2.5
0.4
5.625
mV/dec
mV/dec
nA
nA
dB
mV÷Hz
MHz
V
V
kW
Pin 2, VREF
–40∞C < TA < +85∞C
Sourcing (Grounded Load)
Load Current < 10 mA
2.435
2.4
2.5
2.565
2.6
V
V
mA
W
+20
mV
mA
MW
V
W
mA
MHz
V/ms
12
6.5
V
mA
V
20
2
Pin 10, BFIN; Pin 11, SCAL; Pin 12, VOUT
–20
Flowing out of Pin 10 or 11
0.4
35
VP – 0.1
0.5
25
15
15
RL = 1 kW to ground
Load Current < 10 mA
GAIN = 1
0.2 V to 4.8 V Output Swing
Pin 8, VPOS; Pin 6 and Pin 7, VNEG
(VP – VN) £ 12 V
3
(VP – VN) £ 12 V
–5.5
5
5.4
0
NOTES
1
Other values of logarithmic intercept can be achieved by adjusting R REF.
2
Output noise and incremental bandwidth are functions of input current, measured using output buffer connected for GAIN = 1.
–2–
REV. A
AD8305
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS 1
ORDERING GUIDE
Supply Voltage VP – VN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 V
Input Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 mA
Internal Power Dissipation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 mW
␪JA2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30∞C/W
Maximum Junction Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125∞C
Operating Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . –40∞C to +85∞C
Storage Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . –65∞C to +150∞C
Lead Temperature Range (Soldering 60 sec) . . . . . . . . . 300∞C
Model
Temperature
Range
AD8305ACP
–40∞C to +85∞C
AD8305ACP-REEL7 7" Tape and Reel
AD8305-EVAL
Evaluation Board
Package
Description
Package
Option
16-Lead LFCSP CP-16
NOTES
1
Stresses 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.
2
With package die paddle soldered to thermal pad containing nine vias connected
to inner and bottom layers.
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
AD8305 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.
PIN 1
INDICATOR
VRDZ 1
12 VOUT
11 SCAL
10 BFIN
9 VLOG
VPOS 8
TOP VIEW
VSUM 5
INPT 4
AD8305
VNEG 6
VNEG 7
VREF 2
IREF 3
15 COMM
14 COMM
13 COMM
16 COMM
PIN CONFIGURATION
PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
Pin No.
Mnemonic
Function
1
VRDZ
Top of a Resistive Divider Network that Offsets VLOG to Position the Intercept. Normally connected
to VREF; may also be connected to ground when bipolar outputs are to be provided.
2
VREF
Reference Output Voltage of 2.5 V.
3
IREF
Accepts (Sinks) Reference Current, IREF.
4
INPT
Accepts (Sinks) Photodiode Current, IPD. Usually connected to photodiode anode such that photo
current flows into INPT.
5
VSUM
Guard Pin. Used to shield the INPT current line and for optional adjustment of the INPT and IREF
node potential.
6, 7
VNEG
Optional Negative Supply, VN. (This pin is usually grounded; for details of usage, see the Applications section).
8
VPOS
Positive Supply, (VP – VN ) £ 12 V.
9
VLOG
Output of the Logarithmic Front End.
10
BFIN
Buffer Amplifier Noninverting Input.
11
SCAL
Buffer Amplifier Inverting Input.
12
VOUT
Buffer Output.
13–16
COMM
Analog Ground.
REV. A
–3–
(VP = 5 V, V N = 0 V, R REF = 200 k, T A = 25C, unless
otherwise noted.)
AD8305–Typical Performance Characteristics
1.6
1.4
2.0
TA = –40C, 0C, +25C, +70C, +85C
VN = 0V
VLOG – V
ERROR – dB(10mV/dB)
1.2
–40C
+25C
+85C
1.0
0.8
0.6
0C
+70C
0.4
1.0
+85C
+70C
0.5
0
–0.5
10n
100n
1
10
IPD – A
100
1m
–2.0
1n
10m
1.6
ERROR – dB(10mV/dB)
0C
+70C
1.2
VLOG – V
1
10
IPD – A
100
1m
10m
1.0
+25C
+85C
0.8
TA = –40C, 0C, +25C, +70C, +85C
VN = 0V
1.5
1.4
0.6
1.0
+70C
0
–0.5
+25C
0C
–1.5
0.2
10n
100n
1
10
IREF – A
100
1m
–2.0
1n
10m
0.5
1.6
0.4
1.4
0.3
ERROR – dB(10mV/dB)
1.8
1.2
10nA
100nA
1A
0.6
–40C
10n
100n
1
10
IREF – A
10A
1m
10m
10A
100A
1mA
0.2
0.1
0
–0.1
1A
–0.2
100A
0.4
100
TPC 5. Law Conformance Error vs. IREF (at IPD = 10 m A)
for Multiple Temperatures, Normalized to 25∞C
TPC 2. VLOG vs. IREF for Multiple Temperatures
0.8
+85C
0.5
–1.0
0.4
VLOG – V
100n
2.0
TA = –40C, 0C, +25C, +70C, +85C
VN = 0V
–40C
10nA
100nA
100
1m
–0.3
1mA
0.2
0
1n
10n
TPC 4. Law Conformance Error vs. IPD (at IREF = 10 m A)
for Multiple Temperatures, Normalized to 25∞C
1.8
1.0
+25C
–1.5
TPC 1. VLOG vs. IPD for Multiple Temperatures
0
1n
0C
–40C
–1.0
0.2
0
1n
TA = –40C, 0C, +25C, +70C, +85C
VN = 0V
1.5
–0.4
10n
100n
1
10
IPD – A
100
1m
–0.5
1n
10m
TPC 3. VLOG vs. IPD for Multiple Values of IREF
(Decade Steps from 10 nA to 1 mA)
10n
100n
1
10
IPD – A
10m
TPC 6. Law Conformance Error vs. IPD for Multiple
Values of IREF (Decade Steps from 10 nA to 1 mA)
–4–
REV. A
AD8305
1.8
0.5
1.6
0.4
10nA
ERROR – dB(10mV/dB)
VLOG – V
1A
10A
1.2
1.0
1mA
100A
10A
1A
0.8
0.6
100nA
10nA
0.4
0.2
0.1
0
–0.1
–0.2
100A
1mA
–0.3
0.2
0
1n
100nA
0.3
1.4
–0.4
10n
100n
1
10
IREF – A
100
1m
–0.5
1n
10m
TPC 7. VLOG vs. IREF for Multiple Values of IPD
(Decade Steps from 10 nA to 1 mA)
10n
100n
1
10
IREF – A
100
1m
10m
TPC 10. Law Conformance Error vs. IREF for Multiple
Values of IPD (Decade Steps from 10 nA to 1 mA)
0.5
1.4
+3V, 0V
0.4
+5V, 0V
1.2
+12V, 0V
100A TO 1mA: T-RISE = <1s,
T-FALL = < 1s
0.3
1.0
0.2
10A TO 10A: T-RISE = <1s,
T-FALL = < 1s
0.1
VOUT – V
ERROR – dB(10mV/dB)
+9V, 0V
0
–0.1
0.8
1A TO 10A: T-RISE = 1s,
T-FALL = 5s
0.6
100nA TO 1A: T-RISE = 5s,
T-FALL = 20s
+3V, –0.5V
–0.2
0.4
+5V, –5V
10nA TO 100nA: T-RISE = 20s,
T-FALL = 30s
–0.3
0.2
–0.4
–0.5
1n
10n
100n
1
10
IPD – A
100
1m
0
–20
10m
0.3
1.4
0.2
1.2
0.1
1.0
VOUT – V
VSUM – V INPT – mV
1.6
0
–0.2
0.4
–0.3
0.2
100
1m
0
–20
10m
100
120
140
160
180
100nA TO 1A: T-RISE = 30s,
T-FALL = 5s
1A TO 10A: T-RISE = 5s,
T-FALL = < 1s
100A TO 1mA: T-RISE = < 1s,
T-FALL = < 1s
0
20
40
60
80
100
TIME – s
120
140
160
180
TPC 12. Pulse Response – IREF to VOUT (G = 1)
TPC 9. VINPT – VSUM vs. IPD
REV. A
80
10A TO 100A: T-RISE = 1s,
T-FALL = < 1s
0.6
1
10
IPD – A
60
10nA TO 100nA: T-RISE = 30s,
T-FALL = 20s
0.8
–0.1
100n
40
TPC 11. Pulse Response – IPD to VOUT (G = 1)
0.4
10n
20
TIME – s
TPC 8. Law Conformance Error vs. IPD for Various
Supply Conditions (see Annotations)
–0.4
1n
0
–5–
AD8305
10
10nA
3
100nA
10A
NORMALIZED RESPONSE – dB
0
100A
VOUT
–10
–20
1mA
–30
1A
–40
–50
100
1k
10k
100k
1M
FREQUENCY – Hz
10M
AV = 1
–3
AV = 2
AV = 5
–6
AV = 2.5
–9
–12
10k
100M
TPC 13. Small Signal AC Response (5% Sine
Modulation), from IPD to VOUT (G = 1) for IPD in
Decade Steps from 10 nA to 1 mA, IREF = 10 m A
100k
1M
FREQUENCY – Hz
10M
100M
TPC 16. Small Signal AC Response of the Buffer for
Various Closed-Loop Gains (RL = 1 k W CL < 2 pF)
10
2.0
10nA 100nA
10A
1.5
0
100A
1.0
MEAN + 3
–10
VOS DRIFT – mV
NORMALIZED RESPONSE – dB
0
–20
1mA
–30
0.5
0
–0.5
MEAN – 3
1A
–1.0
–40
–1.5
–50
100
1k
10k
100k
1M
FREQUENCY – Hz
10M
–2.0
–40 –30 –20 –10
100M
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
TEMPERATURE – C
TPC 14. Small Signal AC Response (5% Sine
Modulation), from IREF to VOUT (G = 1) for IREF in
Decade Steps from 10 nA to 1 mA, IPD = 10 m A
TPC 17. Buffer Input Offset Drift vs. Temperature
(3␴ to Either Side of Mean)
100
6
10nA
5
10
4
mVrms
Vrms/ Hz
100nA
1
1A
3
10A
2
0.1
100A
0.01
100
1k
10k
100k
FREQUENCY – Hz
1
1M
0
10n
10M
TPC 15. Spot Noise Spectral Density at VOUT
(G = 1) vs. Frequency for IPD in Decade Steps from
10 nA to 1 mA
100n
1
10
IPD – A
100
1m
10m
TPC 18. Total Wideband Noise Voltage
at VOUT vs. IPD (G = 1)
–6–
REV. A
AD8305
20
2.0
TA = 25C
15
10
1.0
0.5
VREF DRIFT – mV
ERROR – dB(10mV/dB)
1.5
MEAN + 3
0
MEAN – 3
–0.5
–1.0
0
–5
–10
MEAN – 3
–15
–1.5
–2.0
1n
MEAN + 3
5
–20
10n
100n
1
10
IPD – A
100
1m
–25
–40 –30 –20 –10
10m
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
TEMPERATURE – C
TPC 22. VREF Drift vs. Temperature (3␴ to Either
Side of Mean)
TPC 19. Law Conformance Error Distribution
(3␴ to Either Side of Mean)
20
2.0
TA = 0C, 70C
15
MEAN + 3 @ 70C
1.0
10
0.5
5
DRIFT – mV
ERROR – dB(10mV/dB)
1.5
0
MEAN 3 @ 0C
–0.5
MEAN + 3
0
–5
MEAN – 3
–10
–1.0
MEAN – 3 @ 70C
–1.5
–2.0
–15
1n
10n
100n
1
10
IPD – A
100
1m
–20
–40 –30 –20 –10
10m
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
TEMPERATURE – C
TPC 20. Law Conformance Error Distribution
(3␴ to Either Side of Mean)
TPC 23. VREF – VIREF Drift vs. Temperature
(3␴ to Either Side of Mean)
4
5
TA = –40C, +85C
4
3
3
2
2
VINPT DRIFT – mV
ERROR – dB(10mV/dB)
MEAN + 3 @ –40C
1
MEAN
3 @ +85C
0
–1
1
MEAN + 3
0
–1
–2
MEAN – 3
–2
–3
–3
–4
1n
MEAN – 3 @ –40C
10n
100n
1
10
IPD – A
–4
100
1m
–5
–40 –30 –20 –10
10m
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
TEMPERATURE – C
TPC 24. VINPT Drift vs. Temperature (3␴ to Either
Side of Mean)
TPC 21. Law Conformance Error Distribution
(3␴ to Either Side of Mean)
REV. A
0
–7–
AD8305
10
4000
8
3500
6
MEAN + 3
2500
2
COUNT
Vy DRIFT – mV/dec
3000
4
0
–2
2000
1500
MEAN – 3
–4
1000
–6
500
–8
–10
–40 –30 –20 –10
0
10 20 30 40 50
TEMPERATURE – C
60
70
80
0
0.4
90
TPC 25. Slope Drift vs. Temperature (3␴ to Either
Side of Mean of 200 mV/decade)
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
INTERCEPT – nA
1.4
1.6
TPC 28. Distribution of Logarithmic Intercept (Nominally
1 nA when RREF = 200 kW ± 0.1%) Sample >22,000
350
7000
6000
250
150
5000
50
4000
COUNT
Iz DRIFT – pA
MEAN + 3
–50
3000
2000
–150
MEAN – 3
1000
–250
–350
–40 –30 –20 –10
0
10 20 30 40 50
TEMPERATURE – C
60
0
2.44
70 80 85 90
6000
5000
5000
4000
4000
COUNT
COUNT
6000
3000
2000
1000
1000
200
SLOPE – mV/dec
205
2.50
VREF – V
2.52
2.54
2.56
3000
2000
195
2.48
TPC 29. Distribution of VREF (RL = 100 kW) Sample >22,000
TPC 26. Intercept Drift vs. Temperature (3␴ to
Either Side of Mean of 1 nA)
0
190
2.46
0
–0.015
210
–0.010
–0.005
0.0
0.005
VINPT – VSUM VOLTAGE – V
0.010
0.015
TPC 30. Distribution of Offset Voltage (VINPT – VSUM)
Sample >22,000
TPC 27. Distribution of Logarithmic Slope
(Nominally 200 mV/decade) Sample >22,000
–8–
REV. A
AD8305
billion between –35∞C and +85∞C. Thus, to make use of the
BJT as an accurate logarithmic element, both of these temperature dependencies must be eliminated.
GENERAL STRUCTURE
The AD8305 addresses a wide variety of interfacing conditions
to meet the needs of fiber optic supervisory systems, and will
also be useful in many nonoptical applications. These notes
explain the structure of this unique style of translinear log amp.
Figure 1 is a simplified schematic showing the key elements.
BIAS
GENERATOR
PHOTODIODE 2.5V
INPUT CURRENT
80k
IPD
0.5V
VBE1
IREF
VREF
IREF
VBE2
20k
The difference between the base-emitter voltages of a matched pair
of BJTs, one operating at the photodiode current IPD and the second
operating at a reference current IREF, can be written as:
VBE1 – VBE2 = kT /q In(IC /IS ) – kT /q In(IREF /IS )
= In (10) kT /q log10 (IPD /IREF )
= 59.5 mV log10 (IPD /IREF ) (T = 300 K )
TEMPERATURE
COMPENSATION
(SUBTRACT AND
DIVIDE BY T K
The uncertain and temperature dependent saturation current IS,
which appears in Equation 1, has thus been eliminated. To
eliminate the temperature variation of kT/q, this difference voltage
is processed by what is essentially an analog divider. Effectively, it
puts a variable under Equation 2. The output of this process,
which also involves a conversion from voltage-mode to currentmode, is an intermediate, temperature-corrected current:
COMM
VSUM
0.5V
44A/dec
INPT
14.2k
VRDZ
451
VLOG
0.5V
Q1
VBE1
Q2
VBE2
6.69k
ILOG = IY log10 (IPD /IREF )
COMM
VNEG (NORMALLY GROUNDED)
Figure 1. Simplified Schematic
It is apparent that this output should be zero for IPD = IREF, and
would need to swing negative for smaller values of input current.
To avoid this, IREF would need to be as small as the smallest
value of IPD. However, it is impractical to use such a small reference current as 1 nA. Accordingly, an offset voltage is added to
VLOG to shift it upward by 0.8 V when Pin VRDZ is directly
connected to VREF. This has the effect of moving the intercept
to the left by four decades, from 10 mA to 1 nA:
ILOG = IY log10 (IPD /IINTC )
The AD8305 also supports the use of an optional negative supply
voltage, VN, at Pin VNEG. When VN is –0.5 V or more negative,
VSUM may be connected to ground; thus INPT and IREF
assume this potential. This allows operation as a voltage-input
logarithmic converter by the inclusion of a series resistor at either
or both inputs. Note that the resistor setting IREF will need to be
adjusted to maintain the intercept value. It should also be noted
that the collector-emitter voltages of Q1 and Q2 are now the full
VN, and effects due to self-heating will cause errors at large
input currents.
(4)
where IINTC is the operational value of the intercept current. To
disable this offset, Pin VRDZ should be grounded, then the
intercept IINTC is simply IREF. Since values of IPD < IINTC result in
a negative VLOG, a negative supply of sufficient value is required
to accommodate this situation (discussed later).
The voltage VLOG is generated by applying ILOG to an internal
resistance of 4.55 kW, formed by the parallel combination of a
6.69 kW resistor to ground and the 14.2 kW resistor to the VRDZ
pin. When the VLOG pin is unloaded and the intercept repositioning is disabled by grounding VRDZ, the output current ILOG
generates a voltage at the VLOG pin of:
VLOG = I LOG ¥ 4.55 k W
The input dependent VBE1 of Q1 is compared with the reference
VBE2 of a second transistor, Q2, operating at IREF. This is generated externally, to a recommended value of 10 mA. However,
other values over a several-decade range can be used with a
slight degradation in law conformance (TPC 1).
= 44 mA ¥ 4.55 k W ¥ log10 ( I PD /I REF )
Theory
= VY log10 ( I PD /I REF )
The base-emitter voltage of a BJT (bipolar junction transistor)
can be expressed by Equation 1, which immediately shows its
basic logarithmic nature:
(5)
where VY = 200 mV/decade, or 10 mV/dB. Note that any resistive
loading on VLOG will lower this slope and also result in an
overall scaling uncertainty due to the variability of the on-chip
resistors. Consequently, this practice is not recommended.
(1)
where IC is its collector current, IS is a scaling current, typically
only 10–17 A, and kT/q is the thermal voltage, proportional to
absolute temperature (PTAT) and is 25.85 mV at 300 K. The
current, IS, is never precisely defined and exhibits an even stronger temperature dependence, varying by a factor of roughly a
REV. A
(3)
where IY is an accurate, temperature-stable scaling current that
determines the slope of the function (the change in current per
decade). For the AD8305, IY is 44 mA, resulting in a temperatureindependent slope of 44 mA/decade, for all values of IPD and IREF.
This current is subsequently converted back to a voltage-mode
output, VLOG, scaled 200 mV/decade.
The photodiode current I PD is received at Pin INPT. The
voltage at this node is essentially equal to those on the two
adjacent guard pins, VSUM and IREF, due to the low offset
voltage of the JFET op amp. Transistor Q1 converts the input
current IPD to a corresponding logarithmic voltage, as shown in
Equation 1. A finite positive value of V SUM is needed to bias
the collector of Q1 for the usual case of a single-supply voltage.
This is internally set to 0.5 V, that is, one fifth of the reference
voltage of 2.5 V appearing on Pin VREF. The resistance at the
VSUM pin is nominally 16 kW; this voltage is not intended as
a general bias source.
VBE = kT /qIn(I C /I S )
(2)
VLOG may also swing below ground when dual supplies (VP and
VN) are used. When VN = –0.5 V or larger, the input pins INPT
and IREF may now be positioned at ground level by simply
grounding VSUM.
–9–
AD8305
Managing Intercept and Slope
+5V
When using a single supply, VRDZ should be directly connected
to VREF to allow operation over the entire five-decade input
current range. As noted previously, this introduces an accurate
offset voltage of 0.8 V at the VLOG pin, equivalent to four decades,
resulting in a logarithmic transfer function that can be written as:
(
VLOG = VY log10 10 ¥ I PD /I REF
4
= VY log10 ( I PD /I INTC )
)
VRDZ
VREF
200k
20k
0.5V
(6)
VBIAS
80k 2.5V
The AD8305 buffer is essentially an uncommitted op amp with
rail-to-rail output swing, good load-driving capabilities and a
unity-gain bandwidth of >12 MHz. In addition to allowing the
introduction of gain, using standard feedback networks and
thereby increasing the slope voltage VY, the buffer can be used
to implement multipole low-pass filters, threshold detectors,
and a variety of other functions. Further details of these can be
found in the AD8304 data sheet.
Response Time and Noise Considerations
The response time and output noise of the AD8305 are fundamentally a function of the signal current IPD. For small currents,
the bandwidth is proportional to IPD, as shown in TPC 13. The
output low frequency voltage-noise spectral-density is a function
of IPD (TPC 15) and also increases for small values of IREF.
Details of the noise and bandwidth performance of translinear
log amps can be found in the AD8304 Data Sheet.
–
+
14.2k
TEMPERATURE
COMPENSATION
VBE1
ILOG
BFIN
451
VLOG
CFLT
10nF
6.69k
COMM
0.5V
1nF
The slope can be reduced by attaching a resistor to the VLOG
pin. This is strongly discouraged, in view of the fact that the
on-chip resistors will not ratio correctly to the added resistance.
Also, it is rare that one would want to lower the basic slope of
10 mV/dB; if this is needed, it should be effected at the low
impedance output of the buffer, which is provided to avoid such
miscalibration and also allow higher slopes to be used.
The AD8305 is easy to use in optical supervisory systems and in
similar situations where a wide ranging current is to be converted
to its logarithmic equivalent, which is represented in decibel
terms. Basic connections for measuring a single-current input are
shown in Figure 2, which also includes various nonessential components, as will be explained.
Q2
VSUM
1nF
12k
8k
VBE2
1k
1nF
BIAS
GENERATOR
SCAL
Q1
1k
IPD
1nA
COMM
IPD INPT
where IINTC = IREF /104
Thus, the effective intercept current I INTC is only one tenthousandth of IREF, corresponding to 1 nA when using the
recommended value of IREF = 10 mA.
( )
VOUT
IREF
APPLICATIONS
0.5 log10
VPOS
VNEG
COMM
Figure 2. Basic Connections for Fixed Intercept Use
The 2 V difference in voltage between the VREF and INPT pins
in conjunction with the external 200 kW resistor RREF provide a
reference current IREF of 10 mA into Pin IREF. Connecting pin
VRDZ to VREF raises the voltage at VLOG by 0.8 V, effectively
lowering the intercept current IINTC by a factor of 104 to position
it at 1 nA. A wide range of other values for IREF, from under
100 nA to over 1 mA, may be used. The effect of such changes
is shown in TPC 3.
Any temperature variation in RREF must be taken into account
when estimating the stability of the intercept. Also, the overall
noise will increase when using very low values of IREF. In fixedintercept applications, there is little benefit in using a large
reference current, since this only compresses the low current
end of the dynamic range when operated from a single supply,
here shown as 5 V. The capacitor between VSUM and ground
is recommended to minimize the noise on this node and to help
provide a clean reference current.
Since the basic scaling at VLOG is 0.2 V/decade, and thus a swing
of 4 V at the buffer output would correspond to 20 decades, it will
often be useful to raise the slope to make better use of the railto-rail voltage range. For illustrative purposes, the circuit in
Figure 2 provides an overall slope of 0.5 V/decade (25 mV/dB).
Thus, using IREF = 10 mA, VLOG runs from 0.2 V at IPD = 10 nA
to 1.4 V at IPD = 1 mA while the buffer output runs from 0.5 V to
3.5 V, corresponding to a dynamic range of 120 dB (electrical,
that is, 60 dB optical power).
The optional capacitor from VLOG to ground forms a single-pole
low-pass filter in combination with the 4.55 kW resistance at this
pin. For example, using a CFLT of 10 nF, the –3 dB corner
frequency is 3.5 kHz. Such filtering is useful in minimizing the
output noise, particularly when IPD is small. Multipole filters are
more effective in reducing the total noise; examples are provided
in the AD8304 data sheet.
–10–
REV. A
AD8305
The dynamic response of this overall input system is influenced by
the external RC networks connected from the two inputs (INPT,
IREF) to ground. These are required to stabilize the input systems
over the full current range. The bandwidth changes with the
input current due to the widely varying pole frequency. The RC
network adds a zero to the input system to ensure stability over the
full range of input current levels. The network values shown in
Figure 2 will usually suffice, but some experimentation may be
necessary when the photodiode capacitance is high.
The Uncalibrated Error line in Figure 3 was generated assuming
that the slope of the measured output was 200 mV/decade when
in fact it was actually 194 mV/decade. Correcting for this discrepancy decreased measurement error up to 3 dB.
USING A NEGATIVE SUPPLY
Most applications of the AD8305 require only a single supply of
3.0 V to 5.5 V. However, to provide further versatility, dual
supplies may be employed, as illustrated in Figure 4.
Although the two current inputs are similar, some care is needed
to operate the reference input at extremes of current (<100 nA)
and temperature (<0∞C). Modifying the RC network to 4.7 nF
and 2 kW will allow operation to –40∞C at 10 nA. By inspecting
the transient response to perturbations in IREF at representative
current levels, the capacitor value can be adjusted to provide fast
rise and fall times with acceptable settling. To fine tune the network zero, the resistor value should be adjusted.
5V
VPOS
VRDZ
VREF
RREF
200k
20k
0.5V
CALIBRATION
VBIAS
The AD8305 has a nominal slope and intercept of 200 mV/decade
and 1 nA, respectively. These values are untrimmed and the
slope alone may vary as much as 7.5% over temperature. For
this reason, it is recommended that a simple calibration be done
to achieve increased accuracy.
80k 2.5V
UNCALIBRATED ERROR
1.2
3
1.0
2
Q2
Q1
8k
SCAL
14.2k
– TEMPERATURE
+ COMPENSATION
VBE1
VSUM
451
VLOG
CFLT
10nF
6.69k
VNEG
Iq + ISIG
ISIG = IPD + IREF
RS
BFIN
ILOG
COMM
0.5V
+
VF
–
1nA
12k
COMM
IPD INPT
4
BIAS
GENERATOR
VBE2
1k
1nF
1k
1nF
IPD
( )
VOUT
IREF
1.4
0.5 log10
COMM
VNEG £ –0.5V
C1
RS £
VN – V F
Iq + ISIGMAX
VLOG – V
MEASURED OUTPUT
1
0.8
0
0.6
CALIBRATED ERROR
–1
0.4
ERROR – dB(10mV/dB)
VN
Figure 4. Negative Supply Application
The use of a negative supply, VN, allows the summing node to
be placed at ground level whenever the input transistor (Q1 in
Figure 1) has a sufficiently negative bias on its emitter. When
VNEG = –0.5 V, the VCE of Q1 and Q2 will be the same as for
the default case when VSUM is grounded. This bias need not
be accurate, and a poorly defined source can be used. The
source does however need to be able to support the quiescent
current as well as the INPT and IREF signal current. For example,
it may be convenient to utilize a forward-biased junction voltage
of about 0.7 V or a Schottky barrier voltage of a little over 0.5 V.
The effect of supply on the dynamic range and accuracy can be
seen in TPC 8.
IDEAL OUTPUT
–2
0.2
0
1n
10n
100n
1
10
IPD – A
100
1m
–3
10m
Figure 3. Using Two-Point Calibration to Increase
Measurement Accuracy
Figure 3 shows the improvement in accuracy when using a twopoint calibration method. To perform this calibration, apply two
known currents, I1 and I2, in the linear operating range between
10 nA and 1 mA. Measure the resulting output, V1 and V2,
respectively, and calculate the slope m and intercept b.
[
m = (V1 – V2 ) / log10 ( I1 ) – log10 ( I 2 )
b = V1 – m ¥ log10 ( I1 )
]
(7)
(8)
The same calibration could be performed with two known optical powers, P1 and P2. This allows for calibration of the entire
measurement system while providing a simplified relationship
between the incident optical power and VLOG voltage.
m = (V1 – V2 ) / (P1 – P2 )
b = V1 – m ¥ P1
REV. A
(9)
With the summing node at ground, the AD8305 may now be
used as a voltage-input log amp at either the numerator input,
INPT, or the denominator input, IREF, by inserting a suitably
scaled resistor from the voltage source to the relevant pin. The
overall accuracy for small input voltages is limited by the voltage
offset at the inputs of the JFET op amps.
The use of a negative supply also allows the output to swing
below ground, thereby allowing the intercept to correspond to a
midrange value of IPD. However, the voltage VLOG remains
referenced to the ACOM pin, and while it does not swing negative for default operating conditions, it is free to do so. Thus,
adding a resistor from VLOG to the negative supply lowers
all values of VLOG, which raises the intercept. The disadvantage of this method is that the slope is reduced by the shunting
of the external resistor, and the poorly defined ratio of onchip and off-chip resistances causes errors in both the slope
and the intercept.
(10)
–11–
AD8305
+5V
VPOS
VRDZ
VOUT
PREF
REFERENCE
DETECTOR
BIAS
2.5 V GENERATOR
20k
0.5V
1k
SCAL
VBE2
Q2
Q1
PSIG
INPT
1k
VSUM
1nF
IREF
+2
18nF
–
+
33nF
14.2k
BFIN
ILOG
451
TEMPERATURE
COMPENSATION
VLOG
VBE1
SIGNAL
DETECTOR
IPD
( )
28.0k
IREF
1nF
IPD
44.2k
COMM
IREF
+5V
0.5 log10
80k
VREF
12.1k
6.69k
COMM
0.5V
VNEG
COMM
Figure 5. Optical Absorbance Measurement
It is often desirable to determine the ratio of two currents, for
example, in absorbance measurements. These are commonly used
to assess the attenuation of a passive optical component, such as
an optical filter or variable optical attenuator. In these situations,
a reference detector is used to measure the incident power entering the component. The exiting power is then measured using a
second detector and the ratio is calculated to determine the
attenuation factor. Since the AD8305 is fundamentally a ratiometric
device, having nearly identical logging systems for both numerator
and denominator (IPD and IREF, respectively), it can greatly
simplify such measurements.
Figure 5 illustrates the AD8305’s log-ratio capabilities in optical
absorbance measurements. Here a reference detector diode is used
to provide the reference current, IREF, proportional to the optical
reference power level. A second detector measures the transmitted
signal power, proportional to IPD. The AD8305 calculates the
logarithm of the ratio of these two currents, as shown in
Equation 11, and which is reformulated in power terms in
Equation 12. Both of these equations include the internal factor
of 10,000 introduced by the output offset applied to VLOG via pin
VRDZ. If the true (nonoffset) log ratio shown in Equation 4 is
preferred, VRDZ should be grounded to remove the offset. As
already noted, the use of a negative supply at Pin VNEG will
allow both VLOG and the buffer output to swing below ground,
and also allow the input pins INPT and IREF to be set to
ground potential. Thus, the AD8305 may also be used to determine the log ratio of two voltages.
exactly to the external resistor, which may slightly alter the Q of
the filter, the effect on pulse response will be negligible for most
purposes. Note that the gain of the buffer (⫻2.5) is an integral
part of this illustrative filter design; in general, the filter may be
redesigned for other closed-loop gains.
The transfer characteristics can be expressed in terms of optical
power. If we assume that the two detectors have equal responsivities,
the relationship is
(
VOUT = 0.5V log10 10 4 ¥ PSIG /PREF
)
(11)
Using the identity log10(AB) = log10A + log10B and defining the
attenuation as –10 ⫻ log10(PSIG / PREF), the overall transfer characteristic can be written as
VOUT = 2 – 50 mV dB ¥ a
(12)
where a = –10 ¥ log10 (PSIG PREF )
Figure 6 illustrates the linear-in-dB relationship between the
absorbance and the output of the circuit in Figure 5.
Figure 5 also illustrates how a second order Sallen-Key low-pass
filter can be realized using two external capacitors and one
resistor. Here, the corner frequency is set to 1 kHz and the filter
Q is chosen to provide an optimally flat (overshoot-free) pulse
response. To scale this frequency either up or down, simply
scale the capacitors by the appropriate factor. Note that one of
the resistors needed to realize this filter is the output resistance
of 4.55 kW present at Pin VLOG. While this will not ratio
–12–
2.5
2.0
1.5
VLOG – V
LOG-RATIO APPLICATIONS
1.0
0.5
0
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
ATTENUATION – dB
40
45
50
Figure 6. Example of an Absorbance Transfer Function
REV. A
AD8305
REVERSING THE INPUT POLARITY
These measures are needed to minimize the risk of leakage
current paths. With 0.5 V as the nominal bias on the INPT pin,
a leakage-path resistance of 1 GW to ground would subtract
0.5 nA from the input, which amounts to an error of –0.44 dB for
a source current of 10 nA. Additionally, the very high output
resistance at the input pins and the long cables commonly needed
during characterization allow 60 Hz and RF emissions to introduce
substantial measurement errors. Careful guarding techniques
are essential to reduce the pickup of these spurious signals.
Some applications may require interfacing to a circuit that
sources current rather than sinks current, such as connecting to
the cathode side of a photodiode. Figure 7 shows the use of a
current mirror circuit. This allows for simultaneous monitoring
of the optical power at the cathode, and a data recovery path
using a transimpedance amplifier at the anode. The modified
Wilson mirror provides a current gain very close to unity and a
high output resistance. Figure 8 shows measured transfer function
and law conformance performance of the AD8305 in conjunction with this current mirror interface.
VREF
KEITHLEY 236
IREF
5V
16
15
14
13
1
VRDZ
2
VREF
2.5V
MAT03
200k
VSUM
VOUT 12
SCAL 11
TRIAX CONNECTORS
(SIGNAL – INPT AND IREF
GUARD – VSUM
SHIELD – GROUND)
AD8305
0V
3
IREF
BFIN 10
4
INPT
VLOG 9
1nF
0V
IPD
1k
IIN⬇I PD
10nA TO 1mA
5
6
7
8
0.1F
5V
DATA PATH
TIA
Figure 7. Wilson Current Mirror for Cathode Interfacing
1.00
1.4
0.75
1.2
0.50
VLOG – V
1.0
0.25
+5V
0
0.8
+3V
–0.25
0.6
5V
–0.50
0.4
HP 3577A
NETWORK ANALYZER
ERROR – dB(10mV/dB)
1.6
OUTPUT
–0.75
10n
INPUT A
16
BNC-T
INPUT B
15
14
13
COMM COMM COMM COMM
5V
0
1n
INPUT R
+IN AD8138 B
EVALUATION
BOARD A
+3V +5V
0.2
DC MATRIX/DC SUPPLIES/DMM
Figure 9. Primary Characterization Setup
The primary characterization setup shown in Figure 9 is used to
measure VREF, the static (dc) performance, logarithmic conformance, slope and intercept, the voltages appearing at pins VSUM,
INPT and IREF, and the buffer offset and VREF drift with temperature. To ensure stable operation over the full current range of
IREF and temperature extremes, filter components of C1 = 4.7 nF
and R13 = 2 kW are used at pin to IREF ground. In some cases,
a fixed resistor between pins VREF and IREF was used in place
of a precision current source. For the dynamic tests, including
noise and bandwidth measurements, more specialized setups
are required.
VSUM VNEG VNEG VPOS
1nF
BFIN
VLOG
INPT
OUTPUT
MAT03
VOUT
CHARACTERIZATION
BOARD
KEITHLEY 236
COMM COMM COMM COMM
VPOS
AD8305
VOUT = 0.2 log10 (I PD/1nA)
0.1F
VNEG
100n
1
10
100
1m
AD8138
PROVIDES DC OFFSET
–1.00
10m
1
VRDZ
2
VREF
VOUT 12
IPD – A
Figure 8. Log Output and Error Using Current
Mirror with Various Supplies
CHARACTERIZATION METHODS
During the characterization of the AD8305, the device was
treated as a precision current-input logarithmic converter, since
it is not practical for several reasons to generate accurate photocurrents by illuminating a photodiode. The test currents were
generated either by using well calibrated current sources, such
as the Keithley 236, or by using a high value resistor from a
voltage source to the input pin. Great care is needed when using
very small input currents. For example, the triax output connection from the current generator was used with the guard tied to
VSUM. The input trace on the PC board was guarded by connecting adjacent traces to VSUM.
REV. A
SCAL 11
AD8305
3
IREF
BFIN 10
4
INPT
VLOG 9
VSUM VNEG VNEG VPOS
5
6
7
8
+VS
0.1F
Figure 10. Configuration for Buffer Amplifier
Bandwidth Measurement
Figure 10 shows the configuration used to measure the buffer
amplifier bandwidth. The AD8138 evaluation board includes
–13–
AD8305
provisions to offset VLOG at the buffer input, allowing measurements over the full range of IPD using a single supply. The network
analyzer input impedances were set to 1 MW.
HP 3577A
NETWORK ANALYZER
OUTPUT
INPUT R
INPUT A
INPUT B
The configuration in Figure 12 is used to measure the noise
performance. Batteries provide both the supply voltage and the
input current in order to minimize the introduction of spurious
noise and ground loop effects. The entire evaluation system,
including the current setting resistors, is mounted in a closed
aluminum enclosure to provide additional shielding to external
noise sources.
LECROY 9210
CH A
9213
TDS5104
CH1
POWER
SPLITTER
16
15
14
13
COMM COMM COMM COMM
1
VRDZ
2
VREF
VOUT 12
SCAL 11
+IN AD8138 B
EVALUATION
BOARD A
1k
R1
16
AD8305
1nF R2
3
IREF
BFIN 10
4
INPT
VLOG 9
VSUM VNEG VNEG VPOS
1k
5
1nF
6
7
1nF 1k
R1
0.1F
VRDZ
2
VREF
14
13
HP 89410A
CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2
SCAL 11
3
IREF
BFIN 10
4
INPT
VLOG 9
1nF
The setup shown in Figure 11 was used for frequency response
measurements of the logarithmic amplifier section. The AD8138
output is offset to 1.5 V dc and modulated to a depth of 5% at
frequency. R1 is chosen (over a wide range of values up to
1.0 GW) to provide IPD. The buffer was used to deload VLOG
from the measurement system.
VOUT 12
AD8305
1k
Figure 11. Configuration for Logarithmic
Amplifier Bandwidth Measurement
TRIGGER
1
200k
8
+VS
SOURCE
15
COMM COMM COMM COMM
VSUM VNEG VNEG VPOS
5
6
7
8
+VS
0.1F
Figure 13. Configuration for Logarithmic
Amplifier Pulse Response Measurement
Figure 13 shows the setup used to make the pulse response
measurements. As with the bandwidth measurement, the VLOG
is connected directly to BFIN and the buffer amplifier is configured for unity gain. The buffer’s output is connected through a
short cable to the TDS5104 scope with input impedance set to
1 MW. The LeCroy’s output is offset to create the initial pedestal
current for a given value of R1, the pulse then creates one-decade
current step.
EVALUATION BOARD
16
15
14
An evaluation board is available for the AD8305, the schematic
for which is shown in Figure 16. It can be configured for a wide
variety of experiments. The buffer gain is factory-set to unity,
providing a slope of 200 mV/decade, and the intercept is set to 1 nA.
Table I describes the various configuration options.
13
COMM COMM COMM COMM
1
VRDZ
2
VREF
SCAL 11
AD8305
1nF 200k
ALKALINE
“D” CELL
+
–
VOUT 12
3
IREF
BFIN 10
4
INPT
VLOG 9
1k
R1
1k
1nF
VSUM VNEG VNEG VPOS
5
6
7
8
ALKALINE
“D” CELL
0.1F
+
–
+
–
+
–
Figure 12. Configuration for Noise Spectral
Density Measurement
–14–
REV. A
AD8305
Table I. Evaluation Board Configuration Options
Component
Function
Default Condition
P1
Supply Interface. Provides access to supply pins, VNEG, COMM, and VPOS. P1 = Installed
P2, R8, R9, R10,
R11, R17, R18
Monitor Interface. By adding 0 W resistors to R8, R9, R10, R11, R17, and R18, P2 = Not Installed
the VRDZ, VREF, VSUM, VOUT, and VLOG pin voltages can be monitored R8 = R9 = R10 = Open (Size 0603)
using a high impedance probe.
R17 = R18 = Open (Size 0603)
R2, R3, R4, R6, R14, Buffer Amplifier/Output Interface. The logarithmic slope of the AD8305
C2, C7, C9, C10
can be altered using the buffer’s gain-setting resistors, R2 and R3. R4, R14,
and C2 allow variation in the buffer loading. R6, C7, C9, and C10 are
provided for a variety of filtering applications.
R2 = R6 = 0 W (Size 0603)
R3 = R4 = Open (Size 0603)
R11 = R14 = 0 W (Size 0603)
C2 = C7 = Open (Size 0603)
C9 = C10 = Open (Size 0603)
VLOG = VOUT = Installed
R1, R7, R19, R20
Intercept Adjustment. The voltage dropped across resistor R1 determines the R1 = 200 kW (Size 0603)
intercept reference current, nominally set to 10 mA using a 200 kW 1% resistor. R7 = R19 = 0 W (Size 0603)
R7 and R19 can be used to adjust the output-offset voltage at the VLOG output. R20 = Open (Size 0603)
R12, R15, C3,
C4, C5, C6
Supply Decoupling.
C3 = C4 = 0.01 ␮F
(Size 0603)
C5 = C6 = 0.1 ␮F (Size 0603)
R12 = R15 = 0 W (Size 0603)
C11
R13, R16, C1, C8
VSUM Decoupling Capacitor.
Input Compensation. Provides essential HF compensation at the input pins,
INPT and IREF.
C11 = 1 nF (Size 0603)
R13 = R16 = 1 kW (Size 0603)
C1 = C8 = 1 nF (Size 0603)
IREF, INPT, PD,
LK1, R5
Input Interface. The test board is configured to accept a current through the IREF = INPT = Installed
SMA connector labeled INPT. An SC-style packaged photodiode can be
PD = Not Installed
used in place of the INPT SMA for optical interfacing. By removing R1 and LK1 = Installed
adding a 0 W short for R5, a second current can be applied to the IREF input R5 = Open (Size 0603)
(also SMA) for evaluating the AD8305 in log-ratio applications.
J1
SC-Style Photodiode. Allows for direct mounting of SC style photodiodes.
REV. A
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J1 = Not Installed
AD8305
Figure 14. Component Side Layout
Figure 15. Component Side Silkscreen
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REV. A
AD8305
16
15
14
R10
13
VOUT
OPEN
COMM
R20
OPEN
R17
VRDZ
1
OPEN
R19
OPEN
0
R1
200k I
1%
REF
R5
IREF
COMM
COMM
VOUT
VRDZ
OPEN
2
VREF
SCAL
11
AD8305
3
IREF
BFIN
10
4
INPT
VLOG
9
R13 1k
I
PD
1
C1
1nF
VSUM
2
SC-STYLE
PD
3
VNEG
5
VNEG
6
C2
OPEN
R2
0 R3
C10
OPEN
VOUT
0
R4
OPEN
C9
OPEN
OPEN
R6
R8
0
OPEN
VLOG
R11
VLOG
0
C7
OPEN
VPOS
7
R14
12
R7
0
R18
VREF
COMM
8
VRDZ
1
AGND
2
VOUT
3
VREF
4
VSUM
5
VLOG
6
INPT
C4
0.01F
C3
0.01F
LK1
C11
1nF R9 OPEN
R16 1k
C8
VSUM
R15
0
1nF
R12
0
C5
0.1F
C6
0.1F
AGND
VNEG
1
2
3
VPOS
P1
P2
Figure 16. Evaluation Board Schematic
REV. A
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AD8305
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
16-Lead Leadframe Chip-Scale Package [LFCSP]
3 mm 3 mm Body
(CP-16)
Dimensions shown in millimeters
3.00
BSC SQ
0.50
0.40
0.30
0.60 MAX
PIN 1 INDICATOR
0.45
PIN 1
INDICATOR
1
2
TOP
VIEW
2.75
BSC SQ
BOTTOM
VIEW
0.50
BSC
1.00
0.90
0.80
SEATING
PLANE
0.25 MIN
1.50 REF
0.80 MAX
0.65 NOM
12 MAX
1.45
1.30 SQ
1.15
0.05 MAX
0.01 NOM
0.30
0.23
0.18
0.20 REF
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-220-VEED-2
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REV. A
AD8305
Revision History
Location
Page
3/03—Data Sheet changed from REV. 0 to REV. A.
Changes to TPC 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Changes to TPC 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Changes to Figure 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Changes to Figure 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Updated OUTLINE DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
REV. A
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PRINTED IN U.S.A.
C03053–0–3/03(A)