NSC LMH6552

LMH6552
1 GHz Fully Differential Amplifier
General Description
Features
The LMH6552 is a high performance fully differential amplifier
designed to provide the exceptional signal fidelity and wide
large-signal bandwidth necessary for driving 8 to 14 bit high
speed data acquisition systems. Using National's proprietary
differential current mode input stage architecture, the
LMH6552 allows operation at gains greater than unity without
sacrificing response flatness, bandwidth, harmonic distortion,
or output noise performance.
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With external gain set resistors and integrated common mode
feedback, the LMH6552 can be configured as either a differential input to differential output or single ended input to
differential output gain block. The LMH6552 can be AC or DC
coupled at the input which makes it suitable for a wide range
of applications including communication systems and high
speed oscilloscope front ends. The LMH6552 is available in
an 8-pin SOIC package as well as a space saving, thermally
enhanced 8-pin LLP package for higher performance.
1.0 GHz bandwidth @ AV = 1
800 MHz bandwidth @ AV = 4
450 MHz 0.1 dB flatness
3800 V/µs slew rate
10 ns settling time to 0.1%
−90 dB THD @ 20 MHz
−74 dB THD @ 70 MHz
20 ns enable/shutdown pin
5 to 12V operation
Applications
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Differential ADC driver
Video over twisted pair
Differential line driver
Single end to differential converter
High speed differential signaling
IF/RF amplifier
SAW filter buffer/driver
Typical Application
Single-Ended Input Differential Output
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LMH6552
Infrared or Convection (20 sec)
Wave Soldering (10 sec)
Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1)
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required,
please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/
Distributors for availability and specifications.
ESD Tolerance (Note 6)
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)
Soldering Information
Operating Ratings
±5V Electrical Characteristics
(Note 1)
Operating Temperature Range
(Note 3)
Storage Temperature Range
Total Supply Voltage
2000V
200V
13.2V
±VS
30 mA
(Note 4)
235°C
260°C
−40°C to +85°C
−65°C to +150°C
4.5V to 12V
Package Thermal Resistance (θJA) (Note 5)
8-Pin SOIC
150°C/W
(Note 2)
Unless otherwise specified, all limits are guaranteed for TA = 25°C, V+ = +5V, V− = −5V, AV= 1, VCM = 0V, RF = RG = 357Ω,
RL = 500Ω, for single ended in, differential out. Boldface limits apply at the temperature extremes.
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min
(Note 8)
Typ
(Note 7)
Max
(Note 8)
Units
AC Performance (Differential)
SSBW
LSBW
Small Signal −3 dB Bandwidth
(Note 8)
Large Signal −3 dB Bandwidth
VOUT = 0.2 VPP, AV = 1
1000
VOUT = 0.2 VPP, AV = 2
930
VOUT = 0.2 VPP, AV = 4
810
VOUT = 0.2 VPP, AV = 8
590
VOUT = 2 VPP, AV = 1
950
VOUT = 2 VPP, AV = 2
820
VOUT = 2 VPP, AV = 4
740
MHz
MHz
VOUT = 2 VPP, AV = 8
590
0.1 dB Bandwidth
VOUT = 0.2 VPP, AV = 1
450
MHz
Slew Rate
4V Step, AV = 1
3800
V/μs
Rise/Fall Time, 10%-90%
2V Step
750
ps
0.1% Settling Time
2V Step
10
ns
VOUT = 2 VPP, f = 20 MHz, RL = 800Ω
−92
VOUT = 2 VPP, f = 70 MHz, RL = 800Ω
−74
VOUT = 2 VPP, f = 20 MHz, RL = 800Ω
−93
VOUT = 2 VPP, f = 70 MHz, RL = 800Ω
−84
Two-Tone Intermodulation
Freq >70 MHz, Third Order Products,
VOUT = 2 VPP Composite
−87
Input Noise Voltage
f ≥ 1 MHz
1.1
nV/
Input Noise Current
f ≥ 1 MHz
19.5
pA/
Noise Figure (See Figure 5)
50Ω System, AV = 9, 10 MHz
10.3
60
110
µA
2.47
18
µA
Distortion and Noise Response
HD2
HD3
IMD3
2nd Harmonic Distortion
3rd Harmonic Distortion
dBc
dBc
dBc
dB
Input Characteristics
IBI
Input Bias Current (Note 10)
IBoffset
Input Bias Current Differential
(Note 7)
VCM = 0V, VID = 0V, IBoffset = (IB− - IB+)/2
CMRR
Common Mode Rejection Ratio
(Note 7)
DC, VCM = 0V, VID = 0V
80
RIN
Input Resistance
Differential
15
Ω
CIN
Input Capacitance
Differential
0.5
pF
CMVR
Input Common Mode Voltage
Range
CMRR > 38 dB
±3.8
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2
dBc
Parameter
Conditions
Min
(Note 8)
Typ
(Note 7)
Max
(Note 8)
Units
Output Performance
Output Voltage Swing (Note 7)
Differential Output
14.8
15.4
VPP
IOUT
Linear Output Current (Note 7)
VOUT = 0V
±70
±80
mA
ISC
Short Circuit Current
One Output Shorted to Ground VIN = 2V
Single Ended (Note 6)
±141
mA
Output Balance Error
ΔVOUT Common Mode /ΔVOUT
-60
dB
Differential , ΔVOD = 1V, f < 1 MHz
Miscellaneous Performance
ZT
Open Loop Transimpedance
Differential
108
dBΩ
PSRR
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
DC, ΔVS = ±1V
80
dB
IS
Supply Current (Note 7)
RL = ∞
19
Enable Voltage Threshold
22.5
mA
3.0
V
Disable Voltage Threshold
ISD
25
28
Enable/Disable time
15
Disable Shutdown Current
500
2.0
V
600
μA
ns
Output Common Mode Control Circuit
VOSCM
Common Mode Small Signal
Bandwidth
VIN+ = VIN− = 0
400
MHz
Slew Rate
VIN+ = VIN− = 0
607
V/μs
Input Offset Voltage
Common Mode, VID = 0, VCM = 0
1.5
±16.5
mV
Input Bias Current
(Note 9)
−3.2
±8
µA
Voltage Range
CMRR
±3.7
Measure VOD, VID = 0V
Input Resistance
ΔVO,CM/ΔVCM
Gain
±2.5V Electrical Characteristics
0.995
±3.8
V
80
dB
200
kΩ
1.0
1.012
V/V
(Note 2)
Unless otherwise specified, all limits are guaranteed for TA = 25°C, V+ = +2.5V, V− = −2.5V, AV = 1, VCM = 0V, RF = RG = 357Ω,
RL = 500Ω, for single ended in, differential out. Boldface limits apply at the temperature extremes.
Symbol
SSBW
LSBW
Parameter
Small Signal −3 dB Bandwidth
(Note 8)
Large Signal −3 dB Bandwidth
Conditions
Min
(Note 8)
Typ
(Note 7)
VOUT = 0.2 VPP, AV = 1
800
VOUT = 0.2 VPP, AV = 2
740
VOUT = 0.2 VPP, AV = 4
660
VOUT = 0.2 VPP, AV = 8
498
VOUT = 2 VPP, AV = 1
690
VOUT = 2 VPP, AV = 2
620
VOUT = 2 VPP, AV = 4
589
Max
(Note 8)
Units
MHz
MHz
VOUT = 2 VPP, AV = 8
480
0.1 dB Bandwidth
VOUT = 0.2 VPP, AV = 1
300
MHz
Slew Rate
2V Step, AV = 1
2100
V/μs
Rise/Fall Time, 10% to 90%
2V Step
1.2
ns
0.1% Settling Time
2V Step
10
ns
VOUT = 2 VPP, f = 20 MHz, RL = 800Ω
82
VOUT = 2 VPP, f = 70 MHz, RL = 800Ω
65
Distortion and Noise Response
HD2
2nd Harmonic Distortion
3
dBc
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Symbol
HD3
IMD3
Parameter
Conditions
Min
(Note 8)
Typ
(Note 7)
Max
(Note 8)
Units
VOUT = 2 VPP, f = 20 MHz, RL = 800Ω
79
VOUT = 2 VPP, f = 70 MHz, RL = 800Ω
67
Two-Tone Intermodulation
f ≥ 70 MHz, Third Order Products,
VOUT = 2 VPP Composite
−77
Input Noise Voltage
f ≥ 1 MHz
1.1
nV/
Input Noise Current
f ≥ 1 MHz
19.5
pA/
Noise Figure (See Figure 5)
50Ω System, AV = 9, 10 MHz
10.2
3rd Harmonic Distortion
dBc
dBc
dB
Input Characteristics
IBI
Input Bias Current (Note 10)
54
90
µA
IBoffset
Input Bias Current Differential
(Note 7)
VCM = 0V, VID = 0V, IBoffset = (IB− - IB+ )/2
2.3
18
μA
CMRR
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio
(Note 7)
DC, VCM = 0V, VID = 0V
75
RIN
Input Resistance
Differential
15
Ω
CIN
Input Capacitance
Differential
0.5
pF
CMVR
Input Common Mode Range
CMRR > 38 dB
1.5-3.5
1.2-3.8
V
6.0
VPP
dBc
Output Performance
Output Voltage Swing (Note 7)
Differential Output
5.6
IOUT
Linear Output Current (Note 7)
VOUT = 0V
±55
ISC
Short Circuit Current
One Output Shorted to Ground, VIN = 2V
Single Ended (Note 6)
Output Balance Error
ΔVOUT Common Mode /ΔVOUT
±65
mA
±131
mA
60
dB
Differential , ΔVOD = 1V, f < 1 MHz
Miscellaneous Performance
ZT
Open Loop Transimpedance
Differential
107
dBΩ
PSRR
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
DC, ΔVS = ±1V
80
dB
IS
Supply Current (Note 7)
RL = ∞
17
Enable Voltage Threshold
20.4
3.0
mA
V
Disable Voltage Threshold
ISD
24
27
2.0
Enable/Disable time
15
Disable Shutdown Current
500
V
ns
600
µA
Output Common Mode Control Circuit
VOSCM
Common Mode Small Signal
Bandwidth
VIN+ = VIN− = 0
310
MHz
Slew Rate
VIN+ = VIN− = 0
430
V/μs
Input Offset Voltage
Common Mode, VID = 0, VCM = 0
1.65
Input Bias Current
(Note 9)
−2.9
Voltage Range
CMRR
±1.19
Measure VOD, VID = 0V
Input Resistance
Gain
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±15
µA
±1.25
V
80
dB
200
ΔVO,CM/ΔVCM
0.995
4
mV
1.0
kΩ
1.012
V/V
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. See Applications Section for information on temperature de-rating of this device." Min/Max ratings are based on product characterization and simulation.
Individual parameters are tested as noted.
Note 3: The maximum power dissipation is a function of TJ(MAX), θJA. The maximum allowable power dissipation at any ambient temperature is
PD = (TJ(MAX)– TA) / θJA. All numbers apply for packages soldered directly onto a PC Board.
Note 4: The maximum output current (IOUT) is determined by device power dissipation limitations. See the Power Dissipation section of the Application Section
for more details.
Note 5: Human Body Model, applicable std. MIL-STD-883, Method 30157. Machine Model, applicable std. JESD22-A115-A (ESD MM std. of JEDEC). FieldInduced Charge-Device Model, applicable std. JESD22-C101-C (ESD FICDM std. of JEDEC).
Note 6: Short circuit current should be limited in duration to no more than 10 seconds. See the Power Dissipation section of the Application Information for more
details.
Note 7: Typical values represent the most likely parametric norm as determined at the time of characterization. Actual typical values may vary over time and will
also depend on the application and configuration. The typical values are not tested and are not guaranteed on shipped production material.
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: IBI is referred to a differential output offset voltage by the following relationship: VOD(offset) = IBI*2RF
Connection Diagram
8-Pin SOIC
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Ordering Information
Package
8-Pin SOIC
Part Number
LMH6552MA
LMH6552MAX
Package Marking
Transport Media
95/Rails
LMH6552MA
2.5k Units Tape and Reel
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NSC Drawing
M08A
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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.
LMH6552
Typical Performance Characteristics V+ = +5V, V− = −5V
357Ω, RL = 500Ω, AV = 1, for single ended in, differential out, unless specified).
Frequency Response vs. Gain
(TA = 25°C, RF = RG =
Frequency Response vs. Gain
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Frequency Response vs. VOUT
Frequency Response vs. VOUT
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Frequency Response vs. Supply Voltage
Frequency Response vs. Supply Voltage
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Frequency Response vs. Capacitive Load
Suggested ROUT vs. Capacitive 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 Single Ended Input
Distortion vs. Supply Voltage
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Distortion vs. Supply Voltage
Distortion vs. Output Common Mode Voltage
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Maximum VOUT vs. IOUT
Minimum VOUT vs. IOUT
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Open Loop Transimpedance
Open Loop Transimpedance
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Closed Loop Output Impedance
Closed Loop Output Impedance
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Overdrive Recovery
Overdrive Recovery
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PSRR
PSRR
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CMRR
Balance Error
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Noise Figure
Noise Figure
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Differential S-Parameter Magnitude vs. Frequency
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Differential S-Parameter Phase vs. Frequency
3rd Order Intermodulation Products vs. VOUT
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3rd Order Intermodulation Products vs. VOUT
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Input Noise vs. Frequency
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Application Information
The LMH6552 is a fully differential current feedback amplifier
with integrated output common mode control, designed to
provide low distortion amplification to wide bandwidth differential signals. The common mode feedback circuit sets the
output common mode voltage independent of the input common mode, as well as forcing the V+ and V− outputs to be
equal in magnitude and opposite in phase, even when only
one of the inputs is driven as in single to differential conversion.
The proprietary current feedback architecture of the
LMH6552 offers gain and bandwidth independence with exceptional gain flatness and noise performance, even at high
values of gain, simply with the appropriate choice of RF1 and
RF2. Generally RF1 is set equal to RF2, and RG1 equal to
RG2, so that the gain is set by the ratio RF/RG. Matching of
these resistors greatly affects CMRR, DC offset error, and
output balance. A minimum of 0.1% tolerance resistors are
recommended for optimal performance, and the amplifier is
internally compensated to operate with optimum gain flatness
with values of RF between 270Ω and 390Ω depending on
package selection and PCB layout.
The output common mode voltage is set by the VCM pin with
a fixed gain of 1 V/V. This pin should be driven by a low
impedance reference and should be bypassed to ground with
a 0.1 µF ceramic capacitor. Any unwanted signal coupling into
the VCM pin will be passed along to the outputs, reducing the
performance of the amplifier. This pin must not be left floating.
The LMH6552 can be operated on a supply range as either a
single 5V supply or as a split +5V and −5V. Operation on a
single 5V supply, depending on gain, is limited by the input
common mode range: therefore, AC coupling may be required. For example, in a DC coupled input application on a
single 5V supply, with a VCM of 1.5V, the input common voltage at a gain of 1 will be 0.75V which is outside the minimum
1.2V to 3.8V input common mode range of the amplifier. The
minimum VCM for this application should be greater than 2.5V
depending on output signal swing. Alternatively, AC coupling
of the inputs in this example results in equal input and output
common mode voltages, so a 1.5V VCM would be achievable.
Split supplies will allow much less restricted AC and DC coupled operation with optimum distortion performance.
The LMH6552 is equipped with an ENABLE pin to reduce
power consumption when not in use. The ENABLE pin, when
not driven, floats high (on). When the ENABLE pin is pulled
low the amplifier is disabled and the amplifier output stage
goes into a high impedance state so the feedback and gain
set resistors determine the output impedance of the circuit.
For this reason input to output isolation will be poor in the
disabled state and the part is not recommended in multiplexed
applications where outputs are all tied together.
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FIGURE 1. Typical Application
When driven from a differential source, the LMH6552 provides low distortion, excellent balance, and common mode
rejection. This is true provided the resistors RF, RG and RO
are well matched and strict symmetry is observed in board
layout. With an intrinsic device CMRR of 80 dB, using 0.1%
resistors will give a worst case CMRR of around 60 dB for
most circuits.
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FIGURE 2. Differential S-Parameter Test Circuit
The circuit configuration shown in Figure 2 was used to measure differential S parameters in a 50Ω environment at a gain
of 1 V/V. Refer to the Differential S-Parameter vs. Frequency
plots in the Typical Performance Characteristics section for
measurement results.
SINGLE ENDED INPUT TO DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT
OPERATION
In many applications, it is required to drive a differential input
ADC from a single ended source. Traditionally, transformers
have been used to provide single to differential conversion,
but these are inherently bandpass by nature and cannot be
used for DC coupled applications. The LMH6552 provides
excellent performance as a single-to-differential converter
down to DC. Figure 3 shows a typical application circuit where
an LMH6552 is used to produce a differential signal from a
single ended source.
FULLY DIFFERENTIAL OPERATION
The LMH6552 will perform best in a fully differential configuration. The circuit shown in Figure 1 is a typical fully differential
application circuit as might be used to drive an analog to digital converter (ADC). In this circuit the closed loop gain,
AV = VOUT/ VIN = RF/RG, where the feedback is symmetric.
The series output resistors, RO, are optional and help keep
the amplifier stable when presented with a capacitive load.
Refer to the Driving Capacitive Loads section for details.
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FIGURE 4. Single Ended Input S-Parameter Test Circuit
(50Ω System)
The circuit shown in Figure 4 was used to measure S parameters for a single to differential configuration. The S parameter
plots in the Typical Performance Curves are taken using the
recommended component values for 0 dB gain.
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FIGURE 3. Single Ended Input with Differential Output
When using the LMH6552 in single to differential mode, the
complimentary output is forced to a phase inverted replica of
the driven output by the common mode feedback circuit as
opposed to being driven by its own complimentary input. Consequently, as the driven input changes, the common mode
feedback action results in a varying common mode voltage at
the amplifier's inputs, proportional to the driving signal. Due
to the non-ideal common mode rejection of the amplifier's input stage, a small common mode signal appears at the outputs which is superimposed on the differential output signal.
The ratio of the change in output common mode voltage to
output differential voltage is commonly referred to as output
balance error. The output balance error response of the
LMH6552 over frequency is shown in the Typical Performance Characteristics section.
To match the input impedance of the circuit in Figure 3 to a
specified source resistance, RS, requires that RT || RIN = RS.
The equations governing RIN and AV for single to differential
operation are also provided in Figure 3. These equations,
along with the source matching condition, must be solved iteratively to achieve the desired gain with the proper input
termination. Component values for several common gain configurations in a 50Ω environment are given in Table 1.
SINGLE SUPPLY OPERATION
Single supply operation is possible on supplies from 5V to
10V: however, as discussed earlier, AC input coupling is recommended for low supplies such as 5V due to input common
mode limitations. An example of an AC coupled, single supply, single to differential circuit is shown in Figure 5. Note that
when AC coupling, both inputs need to be AC coupled irrespective of single to differential or differential to differential
configuration. For higher supply voltages DC coupling of the
inputs may be possible provided that the output common
mode DC level is set high enough so that the amplifier's inputs
and outputs are within their specified operating ranges.
Table 1. Gain Component Values for 50Ω System
RF
RG
RT
RM
0 dB
357Ω
348Ω
56.2Ω
26.4Ω
6 dB
357Ω
169Ω
61.8Ω
27.6Ω
12 dB
357Ω
76.8Ω
76.8Ω
30.9Ω
Gain
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capacitor input ADCs, the input capacitance will vary based
on the clock cycle, as the ADC switches between the sample
and hold mode. See your particular ADC's data sheet for details.
SPLIT SUPPLY OPERATION
For optimum performance, split supply operation is recommended using +5V and −5V supplies however operation is
possible on split supplies as low as +2.25V and −2.25V and
as high as +6V and −6V. Provided the total supply voltage
does not exceed the 4.5V to 12V operating specification, non
symmetric supply operation is also possible and in some cases advantageous. For example , if a 5V DC coupled operation
is required for low power dissipation but the amplifier input
common mode range prevents this operation, it is still possible with split supplies of (V+) and (V−). Where (V+) - (V−) = 5V
and V+ and V− are selected to center the amplifier input common mode range to suit the application.
OUTPUT NOISE PERFORMANCE AND MEASUREMENT
Unlike differential amplifiers based on voltage feedback architectures, noise sources internal to the LMH6552 refer to
the inputs largely as current sources, hence the low input referred voltage noise and relatively higher input referred current noise. The output noise is therefore more strongly
coupled to the value of the feedback resistor and not to the
closed loop gain, as would be the case with a voltage feedback differential amplifier. This allows operation of the
LMH6552 at much higher values of gain without incurring a
substantial noise performance penalty, simply by choosing a
suitable feedback resistor.
Figure 6 shows a circuit configuration used to measure noise
figure for the LMH6552 in a 50Ω system. A RF value of
275Ω is chosen to minimize output noise while simultaneously allowing both high gain (9 V/V) and proper 50Ω input
termination. Refer to the section titled Single Ended Input Operation for calculation of resistor and gain values. Noise figure
values at various frequencies are shown in the plot titled
Noise Figure in the Typical Performance Characteristics section.
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FIGURE 7. Driving an ADC
Figure 8 shows the SFDR and SNR performance vs. frequency for the LMH6552 and ADC12DL080 combination circuit
with the ADC input signal level at −1 dBFS. The ADC12DL080
is a dual 12-bit ADC with maximum sampling rate of 80 MSPS.
The amplifier is configured to provide a gain of 2 V/V in single
to differential mode. An external band-pass filter is inserted in
series between the input signal source and the amplifier to
reduce harmonics and noise from the signal generator. In order to properly match the input impedance seen at the
LMH6552 amplifier inputs, RM is chosen to match ZS || RT for
proper input balance.
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FIGURE 6. Noise Figure Circuit Configuration
FIGURE 8. LMH6552/ADC12DL080 SFDR and SNR
Performance vs. Frequency
DRIVING ANALOG TO DIGITAL CONVERTERS
Analog to digital converters 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 7 shows a combination circuit
of the LMH6552 driving the ADC12DL080. The two 125Ω resistors serve to isolate the capacitive loading of the ADC from
the amplifier and ensure stability. In addition, the resistors,
along with a 2.2 pF capacitor across the outputs (in parallel
with the ADC input capacitance), form a low pass anti-aliasing
filter with a pole frequency of about 60 MHz. For switched
The amplifier and ADC should be located as close 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 first Nyquist zone (DC to Fs/2).
The LMH6552 is capable of driving a variety of National Semiconductor Analog to Digital Converters. This is shown in
Table 2, which offers a complete list of possible signal path
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DRIVING CAPACITIVE LOADS
As noted previously, 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. Capacitive Load
charts in the Typical Performance Characteristics section.
TABLE 2. DIFFERENTIAL INPUT ADC's COMPATIBLE
WITH LMH6552 DRIVER
Product Number
Max
Sampling
Rate
(MSPS)
Resolution
Channels
ADC1173
15
8
SINGLE
ADC1175
20
8
SINGLE
ADC08351
42
8
SINGLE
ADC1175-50
50
8
SINGLE
ADC08060
60
8
SINGLE
ADC08L060
60
8
SINGLE
ADC08100
100
8
SINGLE
ADC08200
200
8
SINGLE
ADC081000
1000
8
SINGLE
ADC08D1000
1000
8
DUAL
ADC10321
20
10
SINGLE
ADC10D020
20
10
DUAL
ADC10030
27
10
SINGLE
ADC10040
40
10
DUAL
ADC10065
65
10
SINGLE
ADC10DL065
65
10
DUAL
ADC10080
80
10
SINGLE
ADC11DL066
66
11
DUAL
ADC11L066
66
11
SINGLE
ADC12010
10
12
SINGLE
ADC12020
20
12
SINGLE
ADC12040
40
12
SINGLE
ADC12D040
40
12
DUAL
ADC12DL040
40
12
DUAL
ADC12DL065
65
12
DUAL
ADC12DL066
66
12
DUAL
ADC12L063
63
12
SINGLE
CLC5957
70
12
SINGLE
ADC12L080
80
12
SINGLE
ADC12C170
170
12
SINGLE
ADC14L020
20
14
SINGLE
ADC14L040
40
14
SINGLE
ADC14155
155
14
SINGLE
BALANCED CABLE DRIVER
With up to 15 VPP differential output voltage swing and 80 mA
of linear drive current the LMH6552 makes an excellent cable
driver as shown in Figure 9. The LMH6552 is also suitable for
driving differential cables from a single ended source.
30003502
FIGURE 9. Fully Differential Cable Driver
POWER SUPPLY BYPASSING
The LMH6552 requires supply bypassing capacitors as
shown in Figure 10 and Figure 11. 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. These
capacitors should be star routed with a dedicated ground return plane or trace for best harmonic distortion performance.
A small capacitor, ~0.01 µF, placed across the supply rails,
and as close to the chip's supply pins as possible, can further
improve HD2 performance. Thin traces or small vias will reduce the effectiveness of bypass capacitors. Also shown in
both figures is a capacitor from the VCM and ENABLE pins to
ground. These inputs are high impedance and can provide a
coupling path into the amplifier for external noise sources,
possibly resulting in loss of dynamic range, degraded CMRR,
degraded balance and higher distortion.
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ADC+Amplifier combinations. The use of the LMH6552 to
drive an ADC is determined by the application and the desired
sampling process (Nyquist operation, sub-sampling or oversampling). See application note (AN-236) for more details on
the sampling processes and application note (AN-1393) for
details on 'Using High Speed Differential Amplifiers to Drive
ADC's'. For more information regarding a particular ADC, refer to the particular ADC datasheet for details.
LMH6552
The maximum power that the LMH6552 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). For the SOIC package θJA is
150°C/W.
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.
ESD PROTECTION
The LMH6552 is protected against electrostatic discharge
(ESD) on all pins. The LMH6552 will survive 2000V Human
Body model and 200V Machine model events. Under normal
operation the ESD diodes have no affect on circuit performance. There are occasions, however, when the ESD diodes
will be evident. If the LMH6552 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 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.
30003501
FIGURE 10. Split Supply Bypassing Capacitors
BOARD LAYOUT
The LMH6552 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 a low 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 or 4 mm of the amplifier
as should the supply bypass capacitors. Refer to the section
titled "Power Supply Bypassing" for recommendations on bypass circuit layout. Evaluation boards are available free of
charge through the product folder on National’s web site.
By design, the LMH6552 is relatively insensitive to parasitic
capacitance at its inputs. Nonetheless, ground and power
plane metal should be removed from beneath the amplifier
and from beneath RF and RG for best performance at high
frequency.
With any differential signal path, symmetry is very important.
Even small amounts of asymmetry can contribute to distortion
and balance errors.
30003512
FIGURE 11. Single Supply Bypassing Capacitors
POWER DISSIPATION
The LMH6552 is optimized for maximum speed and performance in the small form factor of the standard SOIC 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 TJMAX is never exceeded due to the overall
power dissipation.
Follow these steps to determine the maximum power dissipation for the LMH6552:
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.)
2. 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.
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EVALUATION BOARD
National Semiconductor suggests the following evaluation
boards to be used with the LMH6552:
Device
Package
LMH6552MA
SOIC
Evaluation Board
Ordering ID
LMH730154
These evaluation boards can be shipped when a device sample request is placed with National Semiconductor.
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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted
8-Pin SOIC
NS Package Number M08A
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