LM2479 120V Triple Bias Clamp General Description The LM2479 is an Integrated 120V triple bias clamp circuit for DC recovery of each of the AC coupled outputs of a CRT driver. It is well matched with the DAC outputs of the LM126X family of pre-amplifiers. Each amplifier has its gain internally set to -18. The IC is packaged in an industry standard 8 lead molded DIP package. n High input impedance n Single supply operation n Matched to the LM126X family of preamplifiers Recommended Applications n CRT monitors requiring DC restoration at the cathodes Features n Wide range integrated triple bias clamp Block Diagrams Package Pinout DS101391-2 FIGURE 2. LM2479 Package Pinout Order Number LM2479NA NS Package Number: N08E DS101391-1 FIGURE 1. Simplified Schematic (One Channel) (c) 2000 National Semiconductor Corporation DS101391 www.national.com LM2479 120V Triple Bias Clamp October 2000 LM2479 Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1) ESD Tolerance, Machine Model If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/ Distributors for availability and specifications. Limits of Operating Ranges Supply Voltage, VCC Input Voltage, VIN Storage Temperature Range, TSTG Lead Temperature (Soldering, < 10sec.) +130V 0V to 5V -65C to +150C 200V (Note 3) VCC 110 to 125 VOUT, VCC = 120V 50 to 120V Ambient Temperature Range, TA 0 to 70C 300C DC CLAMP ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS TARGETS AND LIMIT Unless otherwise noted: VCC = +120V, VIN = 2.25VDC, TA = 25C. Symbol Spec Parameter ICC Supply Current VOUT DC Output Voltage VOUT-Range Output Voltage Range AV DC Voltage Gain LE Linearity Error RIN Input Resistance Conditions Min All channels 83 VIN Range = 1.0V - 4.0V Max Units 2.3 3.5 mA 87 91 VDC 53 -16 See Note 1 Typ -18 V -20 5 % 24K Note 1: Linearity Error is the variation in DC gain from VIN = 1.0V to VIN = 4.0V. Note 2: Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Note 3: Operating Ratings indicate conditions for which the device is functional, but do not guarantee specific performance limits. For guaranteed specifications and the test conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics. The guaranteed specifications apply only for the test conditions listed. Some performance characteristics may change when the device is not operated under the listed test conditions. Note 4: All voltages are measured with respect to GND, unless otherwise specified. Test Circuit DS101391-3 FIGURE 3. Test Circuit (One Channel) Figure 3 shows the test circuit for evaluation of the LM2479 Clamp Amplifier. A high impedance VM ( > 100M) is used for DC measurements at the output. www.national.com 2 LM2479 Typical Performance Characteristics (VCC = +120V), Test Circuit - Figure 3 unless otherwise specified. the supply pin to ground. The electrolytic capacitor should also be placed reasonably close to the LM2479's supply and ground pins. Application Circuit The application circuit shown in Figure 5 is designed to help clamp the voltage at the output of the driver to the desired level. Capacitor C4 stabilizes the entire node at the anode of the clamp diode, D3, by creating a low impedance at high frequencies. Figure 5 also shows the standard application circuit topology when used with an LM246X CRT driver. It shows all the components necessary to optimize performance as well as to protect against damage from a CRT arc event. No additional components are required to protect the LM2479 from arc damage. DS101391-4 FIGURE 4. Vout vs Vin THEORY OF OPERATION The circuit diagram of the LM2479 is shown in Figure 1. The DC clamp circuit amplifies the input signal by -18 and the gain is set by the resistor ratio of 18R and R. The output requires pull-up resistor to 120V. Figure 2 shows the test circuit used for evaluation of the LM2479 Clamp Amplifier. A high impedance voltmeter (100M) is used for DC measurements at the output. The DC transfer function is shown in Figure 4. APPLICATION HINTS DS101391-7 FIGURE 5. One Channel of the LM2479 and LM246X Application Circuit Power Supply Bypass The LM2479 should have proper power supply bypassing for optimum performance. A 0.1F capacitor should be connected from the supply pin, Vcc, to ground, as close to the supply and ground pins as is practical. Additionally, a 1.0F electrolycelectrolytictic capacitor should be connected from Demonstration Hardware National Semiconductor has designed a demonstration neckboard for the LM126X, LM246X, and the LM2479 chipset. To obtain demonstration boards contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office in your region. 3 www.national.com LM2479 120V Triple Bias Clamp Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted Note: Information contained in this data sheet is preliminary and may be subject to change without notice. Molded Dual-In-Line Package (N) NS Package Number N08E Order NumbernLM2479NA LIFE SUPPORT POLICY NATIONAL'S PRODUCTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE AS CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN LIFE SUPPORT DEVICES OR SYSTEMS WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL OF NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION. As used herein: 1. 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