LMP7721 3 Femtoampere Input Bias Current Precision Amplifier General Description Features The LMP7721 is the industry's lowest guaranteed input bias current precision amplifier. The ultra low input bias current is 3 fA, with a guaranteed limit of 20 fA at 25C and 900 fA at 85C. This is achieved with the latest patent pending technology of input bias current cancellation amplifier circuitry. This technology also maintains the ultra low input bias current over the entire input common mode voltage range of the amplifier. Other outstanding features, such as low voltage noise (6.5 ), low DC offset voltage (150 V maximum at 25C) nV/ and low offset voltage temperature coefficient (-1.5 V/C), improve system sensitivity and accuracy in high precision applications. With a supply voltage range of 1.8V to 5.5V, the LMP7721 is the ideal choice for battery operated portable applications. The LMP7721 is part of the LMP(R) precision amplifier family. As part of National's PowerWise(R) products, the LMP7721 provides the remarkably wide gain bandwidth product (GBW) of 17 MHz while consuming only 1.3 mA of current. This wide GBW along with the high open loop gain of 120 dB enables accurate signal conditioning. With these specifications, the LMP7721 has the performance to excel in a wide variety of applications such as electrochemical cell amplifiers and sensor interface circuits. The LMP7721 is offered in an 8-pin SOIC package with a special pinout that isolates the amplifier's input from the power supply and output pins. With proper board layout techniques, the unique pinout of the LMP7721 will prevent PCB leakage current from reaching the input pins. Thus system error will be further reduced. Unless otherwise noted, typical values at TA = 25C, VS = 5V. Input bias current (VCM = 1V) 20 fA -- max @ 25C 900 fA -- max @ 85C 26 V Offset voltage -1.5 V/C Offset voltage drift 120 dB DC Open loop gain 100 dB DC CMRR 6.5 nV/Hz Input voltage noise (at f = 1 kHz) 0.0007% THD 1.3 mA Supply current 17 MHz GBW 12.76 V/s Slew rate (falling edge) 1.8V to 5.5V Supply voltage -40C to 125C Operating temperature range 8-Pin SOIC Applications Photodiode amplifier High impedance sensor amplifier Ion chamber amplifier Electrometer amplifier pH electrode amplifier Transimpedance amplifier Block Diagram of a Typical Application 20204084 Ion Chamber: Current to Voltage Converter LMP(R) is a registered trademark of National Semiconductor Corporation. PowerWise(R) is a registered trademark of National Semiconductor. (c) 2008 National Semiconductor Corporation 202040 www.national.com LMP7721 3 Femtoampere Input Bias Current Precision Amplifier March 14, 2008 LMP7721 Soldering Information Infrared or Convection (20 sec) Wave Soldering Lead Temp. (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 2) Human Body Model Machine Model VIN Differential Supply Voltage (VS = V+ - V-) (Note 10) Voltage on Input/Output Pins Storage Temperature Range Junction Temperature (Note 3) Operating Ratings 235C 260C (Note 1) Temperature Range (Note 3) Supply Voltage (VS = V+ - V-) 2000V 200V 0.3V 6.0V V+ +0.3V, V- -0.3V -65C to 150C +150C -40C to 125C 0C TA 125C 1.8V to 5.5V -40C TA 125C 2.0V to 5.5V Package Thermal Resistance (JA(Note 3)) 8-Pin SOIC 190C/W 2.5V Electrical Characteristics Unless otherwise specified, all limits are guaranteed for TA = 25C, V+ = 2.5V, V- = 0V, VCM = (V+ + V-)/2. Boldface limits apply at the temperature extremes. Symbol Parameter Conditions Min (Note 5) Typ (Note 4) Max (Note 5) Units VOS Input Offset Voltage 50 180 480 V TC VOS Input Offset Voltage Drift (Note 6) -1.5 -4 V/C IBIAS Input Bias Current VCM = 1V (Notes 7, 8) 25C 3 -40C to 85C -40C to 125C IOS Input Offset Current VCM = 1V (Note 8) CMRR Common Mode Rejection Ratio 0V VCM 1.4V 83 80 100 PSRR Power Supply Rejection Ratio 1.8V V+ 5.5V V- = 0V, VCM = 0 84 80 92 CMVR Input Common-Mode Voltage Range CMRR 80 dB Large Signal Voltage Gain VO = 0.15V to 2.2V AVOL 6 -0.3 -0.3 CMRR 78 dB 107 92 88 120 RL = 2 k to V+/2 70 77 25 RL = 10 k to V+/2 60 66 20 RL = 2 k to VO = 0.15V to 2.2V RL = 10 k to V+/2 VO Output Swing High Output Swing Low IO Output Short Circuit Current IS Supply Current SR Slew Rate www.national.com pA 40 fA dB dB mV from V+ 30 70 73 RL = 10 k to V+/2 15 60 62 36 30 46 Sinking to V+ VIN = -200 mV (Note 9) 7.5 5.0 15 1.1 AV = +1, Rising (10% to 90%) 9.3 AV = +1, Falling (90% to 10%) 10.8 2 V dB RL = 2 k to V+/2 Sourcing to V- VIN = 200 mV (Note 9) fA 5 1.5 1.5 88 82 V+/2 20 900 mV mA 1.5 1.75 mA V/s Parameter GBW Gain Bandwidth Product en Input-Referred Voltage Noise Conditions Min (Note 5) Typ (Note 4) Max (Note 5) 15 f = 400 Hz 8 f = 1 kHz 7 f = 1 kHz 0.01 in Input-Referred Current Noise THD+N Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise f = 1 kHz, AV = 2, RL = 100 k VO = 0.9 VPP Units MHz nV/ pA/ 0.003 f = 1 kHz, AV = 2, RL = 600 VO = 0.9 VPP % 0.003 5V Electrical Characteristics Unless otherwise specified, all limits are guaranteed for TA = 25C, V+ = 5V, V- = 0V, VCM = (V+ + V-)/2. Boldface limits apply at the temperature extremes. Symbol Parameter Conditions Min (Note 5) Typ (Note 4) Max (Note 5) Units VOS Input Offset Voltage 26 150 450 V TC VOS Input Offset Average Drift (Note 6) -1.5 -4 V/C IBIAS Input Bias Current VCM = 1V (Notes 7, 8) 25C 3 -40C to 85C -40C to 125C IOS Input Offset Current (Note 8) CMRR Common Mode Rejection Ratio 0V VCM 3.7V 84 82 100 PSRR Power Supply Rejection Ratio 1.8V V+ 5.5V V- = 0V, VCM = 0 84 80 96 CMVR Input Common-Mode Voltage Range CMRR 80 dB Large Signal Voltage Gain VO = 0.3V to 4.7V AVOL 6 -0.3 -0.3 CMRR 78 dB RL = 2 k to V+/2 VO = 0.3V to 4.7V RL = 10 k to V+/2 VO Output Swing High RL = 2 k to V+/2 RL = 10 k to Output Swing Low IO Output Short Circuit Current IS Supply Current SR Slew Rate GBW V+/2 20 900 5 pA 40 fA dB dB 4 4 88 82 111 92 88 120 70 77 30 60 66 20 mV from V+ 31 70 73 RL = 10 k to V+/2 20 60 62 46 38 60 Sinking to V+ VIN = -200 mV (Note 9) 10.5 6.5 22 1.3 AV = +1, Rising (10% to 90%) 10.43 AV = +1, Falling (90% to 10%) 12.76 Gain Bandwidth Product 17 3 V dB RL = 2 k to V+/2 Sourcing to V- VIN = 200 mV (Note 9) fA mV mA 1.7 1.95 mA V/s MHz www.national.com LMP7721 Symbol LMP7721 Symbol en Parameter Input-Referred Voltage Noise Conditions Min (Note 5) Typ (Note 4) f = 400 Hz 7.5 f = 1 kHz 6.5 0.01 in Input-Referred Current Noise f = 1 kHz THD+N Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise f = 1 kHz, AV = 2, RL = 100 k VO = 4 VPP 0.0007 f = 1 kHz, AV = 2, RL = 600 VO = 4 VPP 0.0007 Max (Note 5) Units nV/ pA/ % 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 and the test conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics Tables. Note 2: Human Body Model, applicable std. MIL-STD-883, Method 3015.7. Machine Model, applicable std. JESD22-A115-A (ESD MM std. of JEDEC) Field-Induced Charge-Device Model, applicable std. JESD22-C101-C (ESD FICDM std. of JEDEC). Note 3: The maximum power dissipation is a function of TJ(MAX), JA. The maximum allowable power dissipation at any ambient temperature is PD = (TJ(MAX) - TA)/JA. All numbers apply for packages soldered directly onto a PC Board. Note 4: 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 5: Limits are 100% production tested at 25C. Limits over the operating temperature range are guaranteed through correlations using the Statistical Quality Control (SQC) method. Note 6: Offset voltage average drift is determined by dividing the change in VOS at the temperature extremes by the total temperature change. Note 7: Positive current corresponds to current flowing into the device. Note 8: This parameter is guaranteed by design and/or characterization and is not tested in production. Note 9: The short circuit test is a momentary open loop test. Note 10: The voltage on any pin should not exceed 6V relative to any other pins. Connection Diagram 8-Pin SOIC 20204083 Top View Ordering Information Package 8-Pin SOIC www.national.com Part Number LMP7721MA LMP7721MAX Package Marking Transport Media 95 Units/Rail LMP7721MA 2.5k Units Tape and Reel 4 NSC Drawing M08A Unless otherwise specified: TA = 25C, VCM = (V+ + V-)/2. Input Bias Current vs. VCM Input Bias Current vs. VCM 20204094 20204087 Input Bias Current vs. VCM Input Bias Current vs. VCM 20204095 20204086 Input Bias Current vs. VCM Offset Voltage Distribution 20204039 20204085 5 www.national.com LMP7721 Typical Performance Characteristics LMP7721 Offset Voltage Distribution TCVOS Distribution 20204040 20204045 TCVOS Distribution Offset Voltage vs. VCM 20204046 20204021 Offset Voltage vs. VCM Offset Voltage vs. VCM 20204022 www.national.com 20204023 6 LMP7721 Offset Voltage vs. Supply Voltage Offset Voltage vs. Temperature 20204019 20204018 Supply Current vs. Supply Voltage Open Loop Frequency Response Gain and Phase 20204038 20204017 Open Loop Frequency Response Gain and Phase Phase Margin vs. Capacitive Load 20204015 20204014 7 www.national.com LMP7721 Phase Margin vs. Capacitive Load CMRR vs. Frequency 20204016 20204012 PSRR vs. Frequency Input Referred Voltage Noise vs. Frequency 20204041 20204013 Time Domain Voltage Noise Small Signal Step Response 20204010 www.national.com 20204003 8 LMP7721 Small Signal Step Response Large Signal Step Response 20204004 20204006 Large Signal Step Response THD+N vs. Output Voltage 20204005 20204011 THD+N vs. Output Voltage THD+N vs. Frequency 20204008 20204007 9 www.national.com LMP7721 THD+N vs. Frequency Sourcing Current vs. Supply Voltage 20204009 20204037 Sinking Current vs. Supply Voltage Sourcing Current vs. Output Voltage 20204033 20204034 Sourcing Current vs. Output Voltage Sinking Current vs. Output Voltage 20204031 20204035 www.national.com 10 Output Swing High vs. Supply Voltage 20204032 20204025 Output Swing Low vs. Supply Voltage Output Swing High vs. Supply Voltage 20204029 20204024 Output Swing Low vs. Supply Voltage Output Swing High vs. Supply Voltage 20204028 20204026 11 www.national.com LMP7721 Sinking Current vs. Output Voltage LMP7721 Output Swing Low vs. Supply Voltage 20204030 The LMP7721's input common mode range includes the negative supply rail which makes direct sensing at ground possible in single supply operation. Application Information ADVANTAGES OF THE LMP7721 Unique Pinout The LMP7721 has been designed with the IN+ and IN-, V+ and V- pins on opposite sides of the package. There are isolation pins between IN+ and V-, IN- and V+. This unique pinout makes it easy to guard the LMP7721's input. This pinout design reduces the input bias current's dependence on common mode or supply bias. The SOIC package features low leakage and it has large pin spacing. This lowers the probability of dust particles settling down between two pins thus reducing the resistance between the pins which can be a problem. Ultra Low Input Bias Current The LMP7721 has the industry's lowest guaranteed input bias current. The ultra low input bias current is typically 3 fA, with a guaranteed limit of 20 fA at 25C, 900 fA at 85C and 5 pA at 125C when VCM = 1V with a 5V or a 2.5V power supply. Wide Bandwidth at Low Supply Current The LMP7721 is a high performance amplifier that provides a 17 MHz unity gain bandwidth while drawing only 1.3 mA of current. This makes the LMP7721 ideal for wideband amplification in portable applications. Input Protection The LMP7721 input stage is protected from seeing excessive differential input voltage by a pair of back-to-back diodes attached between the inputs. This limits the differential voltage and hence prevents phase inversion as well as any performance drift. These diodes can conduct current when the input signal has a really fast edge, and, if necessary, should be isolated (using a resistor or a current follower) in such cases. Low Input Referred Noise The LMP7721 has a low input referred voltage noise density at 1 kHz with 5V supply). Its MOS input stage (6.5 nV ensures a very low input referred current noise density (0.01 pA/ ). The low input referred noise and the ultra low input bias current make the LMP7721 stand out in maintaining signal fidelity. This quality makes the LMP7721 a suitable candidate for sensor based applications. SYSTEM DESIGN TECHNIQUES WITH THE LMP7721 In order to take full advantage of the LMP7721's ultra low input bias current, a triaxial cable/connector is recommended when designing application systems. A triaxial cable/connector is similar to a coaxial cable/connector and is often referred to as "triax". Figure 1 shows the structure of the triax. Low Supply Voltage The LMP7721 has performance guaranteed at 2.5V and 5V power supplies. The LMP7721 is guaranteed to be functional at all supply voltages between 2.0V to 5.5V, for ambient temperatures ranging from -40C to 125C. This means that the LMP7721 has a long operational span over the battery's lifetime. The LMP7721 is also guaranteed to be functional at 1.8V supply voltage, for ambient temperatures ranging from 0C to 125C. This makes the LMP7721 ideal for use in low voltage commercial applications. RRO and Ground Sensing Rail-to-rail output swing provides the maximum possible output dynamic range. This is particularly important when operating at low supply voltages. An innovative positive feedback scheme is created to boost the LMP7721's output current drive capability. This allows the LMP7721 to source 30 mA to 40 mA of current at 1.8V power supply. 20204088 FIGURE 1. The Structure of a Triax www.national.com 12 LMP7721 The signal conductor and the guard of the triax should be kept at the same potential; therefore, the leakage current between them is practically zero. Since triax has an extra layer of insulation and a second conducting sheath, it offers greater rejection of interference than coaxial cable/connector. TRANSIMPEDANCE AMPLIFIER EXAMPLE (INVERTING CONFIGURATION) A transimpedance amplifier converts a small amount of current into voltage. The transfer function of a transimpedance amplifier is Vout = -Iin * RF. Figure 2 shows a typical transimpedance amplifier. 20204090 FIGURE 3. LMP7721 as Transimpedance Amplifier The current generated by the photodiode is fed to the signal conductor of the triax and then sent to the inverting input of the LMP7721. The LMP7721's non-inverting input is biased at VREF/2 for level shifting purposes. In this application, the non-inverting input is a low impedance node and hence is used to drive the LMP7715 which acts as a guard driver. The output of the guard driver is connected to the guard of the triax via a 100 isolation resistor. Ideally, the inverting and the non-inverting inputs of the amplifier are kept at the same potential through the operation of the amplifier. By connecting the signal conductor to the inverting input and letting the noninverting input drive the guard, the signal conductor and the guard are kept at the same potential which prevents leakage from the signal source. 20204089 FIGURE 2. Photodiode Transimpedance Amplifier The current is generated by a photodiode. The amount of the current is so small that it requires a large gain from the transimpedance amplifier in order to transform the miniscule current into easily detectable voltages. The larger the gain, the larger the value of RF needed. When RF is larger, the error caused by Ibias*RF increases. For example, if RF is 1000 M, and an op amp with 3 nA of Ibias is used, the Ibias*RF error at the output will be 3V! This error can be dramatically reduced to 3 V by using the LMP7721. Photodiodes are high impedance sensors which require careful design of the associated signal conditioning circuitry in order to meet the system challenges. CMOS input op amps are often used in transimpedance applications as they have extremely high input impedance. A triaxial cable is recommended for its very low noise pick-up. A MOS input stage with ultra low input bias current, negligible input current noise, and low input voltage noise allows the LMP7721 to provide high fidelity amplification. In addition, the LMP7721 has a 17 MHz gain bandwidth product, which enables high gain at wide bandwidth. A rail-to-rail output swing at 5.5V power supply allows detection and amplification of a wide range of input currents. These properties make the LMP7721 ideal for transimpedance amplification. Figure 3 is an example of the LMP7721 used as a transimpedance amplifier. pH ELECTRODE AMPLIFIER EXAMPLE (NONINVERTING CONFIGURATION) The output of a pH electrode ranges from 415 mV to -415 mV as the pH changes from 0 to 14 at 25C. The output impedance of a pH electrode is extremely high, ranging from 10 M to 1000 M. The ultra low input bias current of the LMP7721 allows the voltage error produced by the input bias current and electrode resistance to be minimal. For example, the output impedance of the pH electrode used is 10 M, if an op amp with 3 nA of Ibias is used, the error caused due to this amplifier's input bias current and the source resistance of the pH electrode is 30 mV! This error can be greatly reduced to 30 nV by using the LMP7721. 13 www.national.com LMP7721 which acts as a guard driver. The output of the guard driver is connected to the guard of the triax via a 100 isolation resistor. Ideally, the inverting and the non-inverting inputs of the amplifier are kept at the same potential through the operation of the amplifier. By connecting the signal conductor to the non-inverting input and letting the inverting input drive the guard, the signal conductor and the guard are kept at the same potential which prevents leakage from the signal source. LAYOUT AND ASSEMBLY CONSIDERATIONS In order to capitalize on the LMP7721's ultra low input bias current, careful circuit layout and assembly are required. Guarding techniques are highly recommended to reduce parasitic leakage current by isolating the LMP7721's input from large voltage gradients across the PC board. A guard is a low impedance conductor that surrounds an input line and its potential is raised to the input line's voltage. The input pins should be fully guarded as shown in Figure 6. The guard traces should completely encircle the input connections. In addition, they should be located on both sides of the PCB and be connected together. 20204091 FIGURE 4. Error Caused by Amplifier's Input Bias Current and Sensor Source Impedance Figure 5 is an example of the LMP7721 used as a pH sensor amplifier. 20204093 FIGURE 6. Circuit Board Guard Layout 20204092 FIGURE 5. LMP7721 as pH Electrode Amplifier Solder mask should not cover the input and the guard area including guard traces on either side of the PCB. Sockets are not recommended as they can be a significant leakage source. After assembly, a thorough cleaning using commercial solvent is necessary. The output voltage from the pH electrode is fed to the signal conductor of the triax and then sent to the non-inverting input of the LMP7721. 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