TI LMH6551Q

LMH6551Q
LMH6551Q Differential, High Speed Op Amp
Literature Number: SNOSB95C
LMH6551Q
Differential, High Speed Op Amp
General Description
Features
The LMH®6551 is a high performance voltage feedback differential amplifier. The LMH6551Q has the high speed and
low distortion necessary for driving high performance ADCs
as well as the current handling capability to drive signals over
balanced transmission lines like CAT 5 data cables. The
LMH6551Q can handle a wide range of video and data formats.
With external gain set resistors, the LMH6551Q can be used
at any desired gain. Gain flexibility coupled with high speed
makes the LMH6551Q suitable for use as an IF amplifier in
high performance communications equipment.
The LMH6551Q is available in the MSOP package.
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370 MHz −3 dB bandwidth (VOUT = 0.5 VPP)
50 MHz 0.1 dB bandwidth
2400 V/µs slew Rate
18 ns settling time to 0.05%
−94/−96 dB HD2/HD3 @ 5 MHz
LMH6551Q is AEC-Q100 grade 1 qualified and is
manufactured on an automotive grade flow
Applications
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Differential AD driver
Video over twisted pair
Differential line driver
Single end to differential converter
High speed differential signaling
IF/RF amplifier
SAW filter buffer/driver
Automotive
Typical Application
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LMH6551Q
Connection Diagram
8-Pin MSOP
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Ordering Information
Package
Part Number
Package Marking
Transport Media
LMH6551QMM
8–Pin MSOP
LMH6551QMME
NSC Drawing
Features
MUA08A
AEC-Q100 Grade 1
qualified. Automotive
Grade Production
Flow **
1k Units Tape and
Reel
250 Units Tape and
Reel
AU1Q
3.5k Units Tape and
Reel
LMH6551QMMX
**Automotive Grade (Q) product incorporates enhanced manufacturing and support processes for the automotive market, including
defect detection methodologies. Reliability qualification is compliant with the requirements and temperature grades defined in the
AEC-Q100 standard. Automotive grade products are identified with the letter Q. For more information go to http://www.national.com/
automotive.
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If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required,
please contact the Texas Instruments Sales Office/
Distributors for availability and specifications.
ESD Tolerance (Note 5)
Human Body Model
Machine Model
Supply Voltage
Common Mode Input Voltage
Maximum Input Current (pins 1, 2, 7,
8)
Maximum Output Current (pins 4, 5)
Operating Ratings
2000V
200V
13.2V
±Vs
Operating Temperature Range
Storage Temperature Range
Total Supply Voltage
−40°C to +125°C
−65°C to +150°C
3V to 11V
Package Thermal Resistance (θJA) (Note 4)
8-Pin MSOP
30mA
(Note 3)
±5V Electrical Characteristics
(Note 1)
159°C/W
(Note 2)
Single ended in differential out, TA= 25°C, G = +1, VS = ±5V, VCM = 0V, RF = RG = 365Ω, RL = 500Ω;; Unless specified Boldface limits apply at the temperature extremes.
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min
(Note 8)
Typ
(Note 7)
Max
(Note 8)
Units
AC Performance (Differential)
SSBW
Small Signal −3 dB Bandwidth
VOUT = 0.5 VPP
370
MHz
LSBW
Large Signal −3 dB Bandwidth
VOUT = 2 VPP
340
MHz
Large Signal −3 dB Bandwidth
VOUT = 4 VPP
320
MHz
0.1 dB Bandwidth
VOUT = 2 VPP
50
MHz
Slew Rate
4V Step(Note 6)
2400
V/μs
Rise/Fall Time
2V Step
1.8
ns
Settling Time
2V Step, 0.05%
18
ns
VCMbypass capacitor removed
200
MHz
HD2
VO = 2 VPP, f = 5 MHz, RL=800Ω
−94
dBc
HD2
VO = 2 VPP, f = 20MHz, RL=800Ω
−85
dBc
HD3
VO = 2 VPP, f = 5 MHz, RL=800Ω
−96
dBc
dBc
VCM Pin AC Performance (Common Mode Feedback Amplifier)
Common Mode Small Signal
Bandwidth
Distortion and Noise Response
VO = 2 VPP, f = 20 MHz, RL=800Ω
−72
en
Input Referred Voltage Noise
Freq ≥ 1 MHz
6.0
nV/
in
Input Referred Noise Current
Freq ≥ 1 MHz
1.5
pA/
Input Offset Voltage
Differential Mode, VID = 0, VCM = 0
0.5
Input Offset Voltage Average
Temperature Drift
(Note 10)
−0.8
Input Bias Current
(Note 9)
-4
Input Bias Current Average
Temperature Drift
(Note 10)
−2.6
nA/°C
Input Bias Difference
Difference in Bias currents between
the two inputs
0.03
µA
CMRR
Common Mode Rejection Ratio
DC, VCM = 0V, VID = 0V
80
dBc
RIN
Input Resistance
Differential
5
MΩ
CIN
Input Capacitance
Differential
1
pF
CMVR
Input Common Mode Voltage
Range
CMRR > 53dB
+3.2
−4.7
V
HD3
Input Characteristics (Differential)
VOSD
IBI
70
+3.1
−4.6
3
±4
±6
mV
µV/°C
0
-10
µA
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Maximum Junction Temperature
150°C
Soldering Information:
See Product Folder at www.national.com and http://
www.national.com/ms/MS/MS-SOLDERING.pdf
Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1)
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Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min
(Note 8)
Typ
(Note 7)
Max
(Note 8)
±5
±8
Units
VCMPin Input Characteristics (Common Mode Feedback Amplifier)
VOSC
Input Offset Voltage
Common Mode, VID = 0
0.5
Input Offset Voltage Average
Temperature Drift
(Note 10)
8.2
Input Bias Current
(Note 9)
−2
μA
VCM CMRR
VID = 0V, 1V step on VCM pin, measure
VOD
75
dB
70
Input Resistance
mV
µV/°C
25
kΩ
ΔVO,CM/ΔVCM
0.995
0.999
Output Voltage Swing
Single Ended, Peak to Peak
±7.38
±7.18
±7.8
V
Output Common Mode Voltage
Range
VID = 0 V,
±3.69
±3.8
V
IOUT
Linear Output Current
VOUT = 0V
±50
±65
mA
ISC
Short Circuit Current
Output Shorted to Ground
VIN = 3V Single Ended(Note 3)l
140
mA
Output Balance Error
ΔVOUTCommon Mode /
−70
dB
Common Mode Gain
1.005
V/V
Output Performance
ΔVOUTDIfferential , VOUT = 0.5 Vpp
Differential, f = 10 MHz
Miscellaneous Performance
AVOL
Open Loop Gain
Differential
70
dB
PSRR
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
DC, ΔVS = ±1V
71
90
dB
Supply Current
RL = ∞
11
12.5
5V Electrical Characteristics
14.5
16.5
mA
(Note 2)
Single ended in differential out, TA= 25°C, G = +1, VS = 5V, VCM = 2.5V, RF = RG = 365Ω, RL = 500Ω; ; Unless specifiedBoldface limits apply at the temperature extremes.
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min
(Note 8)
Typ
(Note 7)
Max
(Note 8)
Units
SSBW
Small Signal −3 dB Bandwidth
RL = 500Ω, VOUT = 0.5 VPP
350
MHz
LSBW
Large Signal −3 dB Bandwidth
RL = 500Ω, VOUT = 2 VPP
300
MHz
0.1 dB Bandwidth
VOUT = 2 VPP
Slew Rate
4V Step(Note 6)
Rise/Fall Time, 10% to 90%
Settling Time
50
MHz
1800
V/μs
4V Step
2
ns
4V Step, 0.05%
17
ns
170
MHz
VO = 2 VPP, f = 5 MHz, RL=800Ω
−84
dBc
VO = 2 VPP, f = 20 MHz, RL=800Ω
−69
dBc
VO = 2 VPP, f = 5 MHz, RL=800Ω
−93
dBc
dBc
VCM Pin AC Performance (Common Mode Feedback Amplifier)
Common Mode Small Signal
Bandwidth
Distortion and Noise Response
HD2
2nd Harmonic Distortion
HD2
HD3
3rd
Harmonic Distortion
VO = 2 VPP, f = 20 MHz, RL=800Ω
−67
en
Input Referred Noise Voltage
Freq ≥ 1 MHz
6.0
nV/
in
Input Referred Noise Current
Freq ≥ 1 MHz
1.5
pA/
HD3
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Parameter
Conditions
Min
(Note 8)
Typ
(Note 7)
Max
(Note 8)
±4
±6
Units
Input Characteristics (Differential)
VOSD
IBIAS
CMRR
VICM
Input Offset Voltage
Differential Mode, VID = 0, VCM = 0
0.5
Input Offset Voltage Average
Temperature Drift
(Note 10)
−0.8
Input Bias Current
(Note 9)
−4
Input Bias Current Average
Temperature Drift
(Note 10)
−3
nA/°C
Input Bias Current Difference
Difference in Bias currents between the
two inputs
0.03
µA
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio
DC, VID = 0V
78
dBc
Input Resistance
Differential
5
MΩ
Input Capacitance
Differential
1
pF
Input Common Mode Range
CMRR > 53 dB
70
+3.1
+0.4
mV
µV/°C
0
-10
μA
+3.2
+0.3
VCMPin Input Characteristics (Common Mode Feedback Amplifier)
Input Offset Voltage
Common Mode, VID = 0
0.5
Input Offset Voltage Average
Temperature Drift
Input Bias Current
70
±5
±8
mV
5.8
µV/°C
3
μA
75
dB
25
kΩ
VCM CMRR
VID = 0,
1V step on VCM pin, measure VOD
Input Resistance
VCM pin to ground
Common Mode Gain
ΔVO,CM/ΔVCM
0.995
0.999
1.005
V/V
Output Performance
VOUT
Output Voltage Swing
Single Ended, Peak to Peak, VS= ±2.5V,
VCM= 0V
±2.4
±2.8
V
IOUT
Linear Output Current
VOUT = 0V Differential
±45
±60
mA
ISC
Output Short Circuit Current
Output Shorted to Ground
VIN = 3V Single Ended(Note 3)
230
mA
CMVR
Output Common Mode Voltage
Range
VID = 0, VCMpin = 1.2V and 3.8V
1.20
3.80
V
Output Balance Error
ΔVOUTCommon Mode /
−65
dB
1.23
3.72
ΔVOUTDIfferential , VOUT = 1Vpp
Differential, f = 10 MHz
Miscellaneous Performance
Open Loop Gain
DC, Differential
70
dB
PSRR
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
DC, ΔVS = ±0.5V
71
88
dB
IS
Supply Current
RL = ∞
10
11.5
3.3V Electrical Characteristics
13.5
15.5
mA
(Note 2)
Single ended in differential out, TA= 25°C, G = +1, VS = 3.3V, VCM = 1.65V, RF = RG = 365Ω, RL = 500Ω; ; Unless specifiedBoldface limits apply at the temperature extremes.
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min
(Note 8)
Typ
(Note 7)
Max
(Note 8)
Units
SSBW
Small Signal −3 dB Bandwidth
RL = 500Ω, VOUT = 0.5 VPP
320
MHz
LSBW
Large Signal −3 dB Bandwidth
RL = 500Ω, VOUT = 1 VPP
300
MHz
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Symbol
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Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Slew Rate
1V Step(Note 6)
Rise/Fall Time, 10% to 90%
1V Step
Min
(Note 8)
Typ
(Note 7)
Max
(Note 8)
Units
700
V/μs
2
ns
95
MHz
VO = 1 VPP, f = 5 MHz, RL=800Ω
−93
dBc
VO = 1 VPP, f = 20 MHz, RL=800Ω
−74
dBc
VO = 1VPP, f = 5 MHz, RL=800Ω
−85
dBc
VO = 1VPP, f = 20 MHz, RL=800Ω
−69
dBc
VCM Pin AC Performance (Common Mode Feedback Amplifier)
Common Mode Small Signal
Bandwidth
Distortion and Noise Response
HD2
2nd Harmonic Distortion
HD2
HD3
3rd
Harmonic Distortion
HD3
Input Characteristics (Differential)
VOSD
IBIAS
CMRR
VICM
Input Offset Voltage
Differential Mode, VID = 0, VCM = 0
1
mV
Input Offset Voltage Average
Temperature Drift
(Note 10)
1.6
µV/°C
Input Bias Current
(Note 9)
−8
μA
Input Bias Current Average
Temperature Drift
(Note 10)
9.5
nA/°C
Input Bias Current Difference
Difference in Bias currents between the
two inputs
0.3
µA
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio
DC, VID = 0V
78
dBc
Input Resistance
Differential
5
MΩ
Input Capacitance
Differential
1
pF
Input Common Mode Range
CMRR > 53 dB
+1.5
+0.3
VCMPin Input Characteristics (Common Mode Feedback Amplifier)
Input Offset Voltage
Common Mode, VID = 0
1
Input Offset Voltage Average
Temperature Drift
18.6
Input Bias Current
VCM CMRR
VID = 0,
1V step on VCM pin, measure VOD
Input Resistance
VCM pin to ground
Common Mode Gain
ΔVO,CM/ΔVCM
±5
mV
µV/°C
3
μA
60
dB
25
kΩ
0.999
V/V
±0.75
±0.9
V
±30
±40
mA
Output Performance
VOUT
Output Voltage Swing
Single Ended, Peak to Peak, VS= 3.3V,
VCM= 1.65V
IOUT
Linear Output Current
VOUT = 0V Differential
ISC
Output Short Circuit Current
Output Shorted to Ground
VIN = 2V Single Ended(Note 3)
200
mA
CMVR
Output Common Mode Voltage
Range
VID = 0, VCMpin = 1.2V and 2.1V
2.1
1.2
V
Output Balance Error
ΔVOUTCommon Mode /
−65
dB
ΔVOUTDIfferential , VOUT = 1Vpp
Differential, f = 10 MHz
Miscellaneous Performance
Open Loop Gain
DC, Differential
70
dB
PSRR
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
DC, ΔVS = ±0.5V
75
dB
IS
Supply Current
RL = ∞
8
mA
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Note 2: Electrical Table values apply only for factory testing conditions at the temperature indicated. Factory testing conditions result in very limited self-heating
of the device such that TJ = TA. No guarantee of parametric performance is indicated in the electrical tables under conditions of internal self-heating where TJ >
TA.
Note 3: The maximum output current (IOUT) is determined by device power dissipation limitations.
Note 4: The maximum power dissipation is a function of TJ(MAX), θJA and TA. The maximum allowable power dissipation at any ambient temperature is
P D= (TJ(MAX) — TA)/ θJA. All numbers apply for package soldered directly into a 4 layer PC board with zero air flow.
Note 5: Human body model: 1.5 kΩ in series with 100 pF. Machine model: 0Ω in series with 200pF.
Note 6: Slew Rate is the average of the rising and falling edges.
Note 7: Typical numbers are the most likely parametric norm.
Note 8: Limits are 100% production tested at 25°C. Limits over the operating temperature range are guaranteed through correlation using Statistical Quality
Control (SQC) methods.
Note 9: Negative input current implies current flowing out of the device.
Note 10: Drift determined by dividing the change in parameter at temperature extremes by the total temperature change.
Note 11: Parameter is guaranteed by design.
Typical Performance Characteristics
(TA = 25°C, VS = ±5V, RL = 500Ω, RF = RG = 365Ω; Unless
Specified).
Frequency Response vs. Supply Voltage
Frequency Response
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Frequency Response vs. VOUT
Frequency Response vs. Capacitive Load
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Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings indicate conditions for which the device is
intended to be functional, but specific performance is not guaranteed. For guaranteed specifications, see the Electrical Characteristics tables.
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Suggested ROUT vs. Cap Load
Suggested ROUT vs. Cap Load
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1 VPP Pulse Response Single Ended Input
2 VPP Pulse Response Single Ended Input
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Large Signal Pulse Response
Output Common Mode Pulse Response
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Distortion vs. Frequency
Distortion vs. Frequency
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Distortion vs. Frequency
Distortion vs. Supply Voltage (Split Supplies)
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Distortion vs. Supply Voltage (Single Supply)
Maximum VOUT vs. IOUT
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Minimum VOUT vs. IOUT
Closed Loop Output Impedance
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Closed Loop Output Impedance
Closed Loop Output Impedance
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PSRR
PSRR
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CMRR
Balance Error
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Application Section
The circuit shown in Figure 1 is a typical fully differential application as might be used to drive an ADC. In this circuit
closed loop gain, (AV) = V OUT/ VIN = R F/RG. For all the applications in this data sheet VIN is presumed to be the voltage
presented to the circuit by the signal source. For differential
signals this will be the difference of the signals on each input
(which will be double the magnitude of each individual signal),
while in single ended inputs it will just be the driven input signal.
The resistors RO help keep the amplifier stable when presented with a load CL as is typical in an analog to digital
converter (ADC). When fed with a differential signal, the
LMH6551Q provides excellent distortion, balance and common mode rejection provided the resistors RF, RG and RO are
well matched and strict symmetry is observed in board layout.
With a DC CMRR of over 80dB, the DC and low frequency
CMRR of most circuits will be dominated by the external resistors and board trace resistance. At higher frequencies
board layout symmetry becomes a factor as well. Precision
resistors of at least 0.1% accuracy are recommended and
careful board layout will also be required.
The LMH6551Q is a fully differential amplifier designed to
provide low distortion amplification to wide bandwidth differential signals. The LMH6551Q, though fully integrated for
ultimate balance and distortion performance, functionally provides three channels. Two of these channels are the V+ and
V− signal path channels, which function similarly to inverting
mode operational amplifiers and are the primary signal paths.
The third channel is the common mode feedback circuit. This
is the circuit that sets the output common mode as well as
driving the V+ and V− outputs to be equal magnitude and opposite phase, even when only one of the two input channels
is driven. The common mode feedback circuit allows single
ended to differential operation.
The LMH6551Q is a voltage feedback amplifier with gain set
by external resistors. Output common mode voltage is set by
the VCM pin. This pin should be driven by a low impedance
reference and should be bypassed to ground with a 0.1 µF
ceramic capacitor. Any signal coupling into the VCM will be
passed along to the output and will reduce the dynamic range
of the amplifier.
FULLY DIFFERENTIAL OPERATION
The LMH6551Q will perform best when used with split supplies and in a fully differential configuration. See Figure 1 and
Figure 3 for recommend circuits.
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FIGURE 2. Fully Differential Cable Driver
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FIGURE 1. Typical Application
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With up to 15 VPP differential output voltage swing and 80 mA
of linear drive current the LMH6551Q makes an excellent cable driver as shown in Figure 2. The LMH6551Q is also
suitable for driving differential cables from a single ended
source.
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FIGURE 5. Single Supply Bypassing Capacitors
The LMH6551Q requires supply bypassing capacitors as
shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5. The 0.01 µF and 0.1 µF capacitors should be leadless SMT ceramic capacitors and
should be no more than 3 mm from the supply pins. The SMT
capacitors should be connected directly to a ground plane.
Thin traces or small vias will reduce the effectiveness of bypass capacitors. Also shown in both figures is a capacitor from
the VCM pin to ground. The VCM pin is a high impedance input
to a buffer which sets the output common mode voltage. Any
noise on this input is transferred directly to the output. Output
common mode noise will result in loss of dynamic range, degraded CMRR, degraded Balance and higher distortion. The
VCM pin should be bypassed even if the pin in not used. There
is an internal resistive divider on chip to set the output common mode voltage to the mid point of the supply pins. The
impedance looking into this pin is approximately 25kΩ. If a
different output common mode voltage is desired drive this
pin with a clean, accurate voltage reference.
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FIGURE 3. Single Ended in Differential Out
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FIGURE 4. Split Supply Bypassing Capacitors
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SINGLE ENDED INPUT TO DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT
The LMH6551Q provides excellent performance as an active
balun transformer. Figure 3 shows a typical application where
an LMH6551Q is used to produce a differential signal from a
single ended source.
In single ended input operation the output common mode
voltage is set by the VCM pin as in fully differential mode. In
this mode the common mode feedback circuit must also,
recreate the signal that is not present on the unused differential input pin. The performance chart titled “Balance Error”
is the measurement of the effectiveness of the amplifier as a
transformer. The common mode feedback circuit is responsible for ensuring balanced output with a single ended input.
Balance error is defined as the amount of input signal that
couples into the output common mode. It is measured as a
the undesired output common mode swing divided by the signal on the input. Balance error when the amplifier is driven
with a differential signal is nearly unmeasurable if the resistors
and board are well matched. Balance error can be caused by
either a channel to channel gain error, or phase error. Either
condition will produce a common mode shift. The chart titled
“Balance Error” measures the balance error with a single ended input as that is the most demanding mode of operation for
the amplifier.
Supply and V CM pin bypassing is also critical in this mode of
operation. See the above section on FULLY DIFFERENTIAL
OPERATION for bypassing recommendations.
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FIGURE 7. AC Coupled for Single Supply Operation
DRIVING ANALOG TO DIGITAL CONVERTERS
Analog to digital converters (ADC) present challenging load
conditions. They typically have high impedance inputs with
large and often variable capacitive components. As well,
there are usually current spikes associated with switched capacitor or sample and hold circuits. Figure 8 shows a typical
circuit for driving an ADC. The two 56Ω resistors serve to isolate the capacitive loading of the ADC from the amplifier and
ensure stability. In addition, the resistors form part of a low
pass filter which helps to provide anti alias and noise reduction functions. The two 39 pF capacitors help to smooth the
current spikes associated with the internal switching circuits
of the ADC and also are a key component in the low pass
filtering of the ADC input. In the circuit of Figure 8 the cutoff
frequency of the filter is 1/ (2*π*56Ω *(39 pF + 14pF)) =
53MHz (which is slightly less than the sampling frequency).
Note that the ADC input capacitance must be factored into the
frequency response of the input filter, and that being a differential input the effective input capacitance is double. Also as
shown in Figure 8 the input capacitance to many ADCs is
variable based on the clock cycle. See the data sheet for your
particular ADC for details.
SINGLE SUPPLY OPERATION
The input stage of the LMH6551Q has a built in offset of 0.7V
towards the lower supply to accommodate single supply operation with single ended inputs. As shown in Figure 6, the
input common mode voltage is less than the output common
voltage. It is set by current flowing through the feedback network from the device output. The input common mode range
of 0.4V to 3.2V places constraints on gain settings. Possible
solutions to this limitation include AC coupling the input signal,
using split power supplies and limiting stage gain. AC coupling with single supply is shown in Figure 7.
In Figure 6 closed loop gain = VO / VI = RF / 2RG. Note that in
single ended to differential operation VI is measured single
ended while VO is measured differentially. This means that
gain is really 1/2 or 6 dB less when measured on either of the
output pins separately. Additionally, note that the input signal
at RT is 1/2 of VI when RT is chosen to match RS to RIN.
VICM= Input common mode voltage = (V+IN+V−IN)/2.
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FIGURE 6. Relating Gain to Input / Output Common Mode
Voltages
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USING TRANSFORMERS
Transformers are useful for impedance transformation as well
as for single to differential, and differential to single ended
conversion. A transformer can be used to step up the output
voltage of the amplifier to drive very high impedance loads as
shown in Figure 9. Figure 11 shows the opposite case where
the output voltage is stepped down to drive a low impedance
load.
Transformers have limitations that must be considered before
choosing to use one. Compared to a differential amplifier, the
most serious limitations of a transformer are the inability to
pass DC and balance error (which causes distortion and gain
errors). For most applications the LMH6551Q will have adequate output swing and drive current and a transformer will
not be desirable. Transformers are used primarily to interface
differential circuits to 50Ω single ended test equipment to
simplify diagnostic testing.
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FIGURE 8. Driving an ADC
The amplifier and ADC should be located as closely together
as possible. Both devices require that the filter components
be in close proximity to them. The amplifier needs to have
minimal parasitic loading on the output traces and the ADC is
sensitive to high frequency noise that may couple in on its
input lines. Some high performance ADCs have an input
stage that has a bandwidth of several times its sample rate.
The sampling process results in all input signals presented to
the input stage mixing down into the Nyquist range (DC to Fs/
2). See AN-236 for more details on the subsampling process
and the requirements this imposes on the filtering necessary
in your system.
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FIGURE 9. Transformer Out High Impedance Load
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FIGURE 10. Calculating Transformer Circuit Net Gain
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Calculate the RMS power dissipated in each of the output
stages: PD (rms) = rms ((VS - V+OUT) * I+OUT) + rms ((VS
− V−OUT) * I−OUT) , where VOUT and IOUT are the voltage
and the current measured at the output pins of the
differential amplifier as if they were single ended
amplifiers and VS is the total supply voltage.
3. Calculate the total RMS power: PT = PAMP + PD.
The maximum power that the LMH6551Q package can dissipate at a given temperature can be derived with the following equation:
PMAX = (150° – TAMB)/ θJA, where TAMB = Ambient temperature
(°C) and θJA = Thermal resistance, from junction to ambient,
for a given package (°C/W). θJA is 159 °C/W for the MSOP-8
package.
NOTE: If VCM is not 0V then there will be quiescent current
flowing in the feedback network. This current should be included in the thermal calculations and added into the quiescent power dissipation of the amplifier.
Figure 13 shows the maximum power dissipation vs. ambient
temperature for the MSOP-8 package when mounted on a 4
layer JEDEC board.
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MAX POWER DISSIPATION (W)
1.8
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1.4
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
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FIGURE 12. Driving 50Ω Test Equipment
CAPACITIVE DRIVE
As noted in the Driving ADC section, capacitive loads should
be isolated from the amplifier output with small valued resistors. This is particularly the case when the load has a resistive
component that is 500Ω or higher. A typical ADC has capacitive components of around 10 pF and the resistive component could be 1000Ω or higher. If driving a transmission line,
such as 50Ω coaxial or 100Ω twisted pair, using matching resistors will be sufficient to isolate any subsequent capacitance. For other applications see the “Suggested Rout vs.
Cap Load” charts in the Typical Performance Characteristics
section.
0
20 40 60 80 100 120 140
TA (°C)
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FIGURE 13. Maximum Power Dissipation vs. Ambient
Temperature
At high ambient temperatures, the LMH6551Q's quiescent
power dissipation approaches the maximum power shown in
Figure 13, when operated close to the maximum operating
supply voltage of 11V. This leaves little room for additional
load power dissipation. In such applications, any of the following steps can be taken to alleviate any junction temperature concerns:
• Reduce the total supply voltage
• Reduce θJA by increasing heatsinking possibly by either increasing the PC board area devoted to heatsinking or forced
air cooling or both
• Reduce maximum ambient temperature
POWER DISSIPATION
The LMH6551Q is optimized for maximum speed and performance in the small form factor of the standard MSOP package, and is essentially a dual channel amplifier. To ensure
maximum output drive and highest performance, thermal
shutdown is not provided. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to make sure that the TJMAXof 150°C is never exceeded
due to the overall power dissipation.
Follow these steps to determine the Maximum power dissipation for the LMH6551Q:
1. Calculate the quiescent (no-load) power: PAMP = ICC*
(VS), where VS = V+ - V−. (Be sure to include any current
through the feedback network if VOCM is not mid rail.)
ESD PROTECTION
The LMH6551Q is protected against electrostatic discharge
(ESD) on all pins. The LMH6551Q will survive 2000V Human
Body model and 200V Machine model events. Under normal
operation the ESD diodes have no effect on circuit performance. There are occasions, however, when the ESD diodes
will be evident. If the LMH6551Q is driven by a large signal
while the device is powered down the ESD diodes will conduct . The current that flows through the ESD diodes will either
exit the chip through the supply pins or will flow through the
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device, hence it is possible to power up a chip with a large
signal applied to the input pins. Using the shutdown mode is
one way to conserve power and still prevent unexpected operation.
EVALUATION BOARD
National Semiconductor offers evaluation board(s) to aid in
device testing and characterization and as a guide for proper
layout. Generally, a good high frequency layout will keep
power supply and ground traces away from the inverting input
and output pins. Parasitic capacitances on these nodes to
ground will cause frequency response peaking and possible
circuit oscillations (see Application Note OA-15 for more information).
BOARD LAYOUT
The LMH6551Q is a very high performance amplifier. In order
to get maximum benefit from the differential circuit architecture board layout and component selection is very critical. The
circuit board should have low a inductance ground plane and
well bypassed broad supply lines. External components
should be leadless surface mount types. The feedback network and output matching resistors should be composed of
short traces and precision resistors (0.1%). The output matching resistors should be placed within 3-4 mm of the amplifier
as should the supply bypass capacitors. The LMH730154
evaluation board is an example of good layout techniques.
The LMH6551Q is sensitive to parasitic capacitances on the
amplifier inputs and to a lesser extent on the outputs as well.
Ground and power plane metal should be removed from beneath the amplifier and from beneath RF and RG.
With any differential signal path symmetry is very important.
Even small amounts of asymmetry will contribute to distortion
and balance errors.
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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted
8–Pin MSOP
NS Package Number MUA08A
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